Apologies for the misfire last Monday, when I mistakenly published this as an unfinished post. It’s in much better form now! Summer is short. And while that’s great news for those of us who love winter and live to ski, it’s bad news for those of us who want to experience everything warm weather offers. […]
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Book Review: Unbound by Steph Jagger (Giveaway)
With the end of ski season, comes mixed emotions. Our bodies are battered and tired. Our hips and knees really could use a break, while our ski coats and pants could use a good wash. Still, our souls could ski forever and the temptation to pack up the car and hit the road can take a deep […]
The Portillo Experience: Tips for Your Best Ski Vacation
Obviously, there was no way I could write about Portillo in only 700 words. If you’re still with me on day three, thank you! I hope that means you’re inspired to go to this amazing, historic and unique resort. Today, I’m sharing a few of the tricks and tips we learned at Portillo to make […]
No Kids, No Problem: Portillo for Couples and Friends
While I may have felt badly about leaving my sons at home when my husband and I skied Portillo in August, any cares my husband might have had evaporated with his first taste of Chilean wine. Just as Portillo has special family weeks and programming in July, in August the resort has two special wine […]
Plan Now for Summer Family Skiing at Portillo, Chile
We first heard of Portillo when our sons were ski racing. During the summer, when our boys were practicing lacrosse and mountain biking, we’d hear whispers about other families winging off to Chile for summer ski training, enjoying endless winter and sharing slopes, if not coaches, with the United States Ski Team. “We’ve got to get there,” I’d tell my […]