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 […]
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Meet Dee, A Brave Ski Mom Who Started Skiing at 40
Happy Mother’s Day! As in year’s past, I’m thrilled to feature an inspiring ski mom in this space today. Please meet Dee Oujiri, a ski mom who took up snowsports at 40, became a ski instructor at Buck Hill, Minnesota and offers retreats and classes for women in the outdoors, along with specialized services for adaptive […]
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 […]
What’s Your Goal for Fall? (Prismsport Giveaway, too)
For most people, the new year begins on January 1st. If you’re a parent, however, you know that there are two “new years” on the calendar. And the real one is the day in late summer or early fall when school begins. Back-to-School Day is when I find myself looking forward and backward simultaneously, through a hazy wash […]
Book Review and Giveaway: Tales From Another Mother Runner
I will be the first to tell you that running doth not a skier make. I learned this the hard way one autumn, when preferring running to biking and running to weights, I did nothing but run. Come winter, while my legs were in great shape for running, they were not ready for skiing. Since then I’ve […]