It’s been a long, hot, smoky summer in the West. Apocalyptic, depressing, and tedious are words that come to mind. So when I looked out my window on Saturday morning, taking in the blue sky and a hint of yellow outlining the brilliant apple green of aspen leaves, I felt a tingle of excitement. Winter […]
Book Reviews
Tight Turns: Brave Enough Book + Best Value Goggles
Here we are in April! It’s always interesting to me both how short and how long the ski season is. Our local mountain closed Sunday with fantastic spring conditions and much silliness. We’re not done skiing, but the season is winding down. Years ago, I would occasionally publish collections of short reviews of products, books, […]
Best New Ski Books and a Ski Stamps Puzzle for Midwinter Fun (Giveaway)
It’s cold. Winter is definitely still here. So today, we’re featuring the best new ski books and a ski stamp puzzle for midwinter fun, to keep you stoked when you’re indoors. Hot chocolate and a blanket, anyone? (Wondering how cold is too cold for skiing?) Ski Stamps Puzzle Artist Lewis T Johnson crested this Ski […]
Holiday Gift Guide For Skiing Families
Hello friends! Welcome to this season’s Holiday Gift Guide! Below you’ll find an interactive PDF with all of our “best gifts for skiers” ideas and suggestions, including links to each item. Scroll through the guide embedded on this page, or enlarge it to full screen and view it on Scribd. If you go to Scribd, […]
Gifts for Skiers and Skiing Families
Ah, November! The holidays — and lots of skiing and riding — are just weeks away! This year, the Braveskimom holiday gift guide features seven great gifts that will be both useful and appreciated. (Don’t miss the links to additional family gift guides at the end of this post!) Skiing Legos In 2017, Lego came […]