Tag Archives: learning new stuff

Avalanche Dogs: From Lifesavers to Ambassadors, These Dogs Have What It Takes

Posted on April 1, 2013 by braveskimom

Back in January, on a frigid afternoon at Keystone Resort in Colorado, I met Kenya and her owner/handler Sy Meheen. Kenya is a certified Avalanche dog and, along with Annie and Zoey, two certified Golden Retrievers and their handlers, she … Continue reading →

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Tight Turns: Spring Skiing Sunscreen and Gorilla Glue Repairs

Posted on March 25, 2013 by braveskimom

Sunscreens Even Picky Kids Will Wear If there is one thing my children hate, it’s sunscreen. For over a decade, we’ve been arguing, cajoling, bribing and threatening one or the other of them with dire consequences to get this protection … Continue reading →

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Adventures of a 42 Year-Old Rookie Ski Instructor

Posted on March 8, 2013 by braveskimom

Today’s post comes from Brave Ski Dad Dave Belin. Dave not only skis with his family, but also is an instructor at Eldora Mountain Resort (and helped me with a post about Eldora!).  Portions of this post were originally published … Continue reading →

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Just One Gift? (Happy Holidays and Book Review)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by braveskimom

If you could choose just one gift this holiday season — one gift for yourself — what would you choose? While a quick and easy answer might be new skis or boots or perhaps a season pass to everywhere, I … Continue reading →

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Ski Camp, Day Three: The Keys to the Kingdom

Posted on December 14, 2012 by braveskimom

The great thing about a three-ski camp is that it gives you time. Over the course of three days, you have time to throw out your old habits and begin learning new skills. You’ve got time to feel that maybe, … Continue reading →

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