This post was originally written for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in 2016. (To read the original article at Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, click here) By most accounts, skiing came to North America with European immigrants. First came the Norwegians, who are credited with founding ski clubs in the U.S. and setting up commercial […]
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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 […]
Of Groundhogs, Trolls and Other Skiing Rituals
It’s Groundhog Day! Whether its shadow or snow, you know we’re hoping for more winter! Today, an update of a popular 2013 Braveskimom.com post. As I’m sure you know, if a Grundsau in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania sees his shadow, he’ll squint his eyes and burrow back to continue his long winter’s nap. If it’s cloudy, spring is on […]
Epic Discovery at Breckenridge Brings Summer Fun to New Heights
There are many ways to spend a sunny summer day with your family in the Colorado Rockies. You can go biking. You can go hiking. Or if you’re in Breckenridge, you can go Epic. Epic Discovery Alpine Camp The Epic Discovery Alpine Camp opened on Peak 8 in July. Developed in partnership with the United […]
Don’t Suffer: Tips for Getting Through Hard Times (Book Giveaway)
Over the years, I’ve had friends who have suffered. Some have had miscarriages. Others have lost loved ones. Some have had health challenges and some have had children pass away. Over the years, my family and I have suffered, as well. There was the six month period when our 11-year-old was under investigation following a […]