Remember when you were in school and summer meant VACATION? Summer was a break from the 9-month routine of classes, books, homework and tests. Not that school wasn’t fun, a lot of it was. But after 9 months of learning, everyone needs a break. Recently, I have found myself in need of a proper summer […]
Reflections
New Olympic Venues: Worth the Cost?
Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy, nay, am obsessed, with the Olympics. Winter or summer games, the break provided by a fortnight of watching sport is one of my pleasures. Curling? I’ll watch it. Sailing? That, too. Yet, like many Olympic fans and skeptics alike, I question whether the expense incurred by Olympic host cities […]
UNINTERRUPTED: Lindsey Vonn Talks Skiing and Money with Maverick Carter
Just this. Six minutes of real, conversation between UNINTERRUPTED CEO Maverick Carter and Olympic and World Cup Alpine Skiing Champion Lindsey Vonn. It’s a fascinating conversation about money, world cup ski racing and setting goals. If you’ve asked “How much money does a ski racer make?”, here is your answer. “Kneading Dough” is an […]
Greetings from the Brave Ski Mom on International Women’s Day
I wish I could say I thought of making this video on my own. But I didn’t. Yesterday, when I opened my email, there was a message from Andrew Cholinski, the coordinator for the FIS Bring Children to the Snow initiative, which includes two programs close to my heart, World Snow Day and Snowkidz. Andrew […]
Our Summer of Puppy
Most summers, you’ll find us traveling – to hike, to camp, to bike and to visit family. There have even been some summers when we’ve traveled to ski. Not this year. This summer is the summer of puppy. Puppy Love? I haven’t had a puppy since I was in middle school. Our most recent beloved […]