Good morning! For those of you who have been reading Braveskimom.com for a long time, you know that I ordinarily produce an annual holiday gift guide each November (links to previous guides are here!). Since I’m just reentering the ski journalism world after a nearly 18-month hiatus, I don’t have it together this year. But […]
ski fashion
Ski Essentials: Shred Dog’s Elevated Hardshell Jacket (Giveaway)
I’ve been looking for a well-made, technical hardshell and I’ve finally found one. It’s the Elevated hardshell jacket from Shred Dog and it is a winner. I like it so much that I’m especially happy to be giving away this same women’s jacket today! First, a little background. I’ve known Shred Dog since 2019 when […]
Winter Fashion Refresh from Dick’s Sporting Goods
When Dick’s Sporting Goods opened in our community in August 2021, I figured that while it would be a great addition to our town — offering everything everyone needs for team sports (there is a basketball in the company’s logo!)— it probably wasn’t going to be an option for winter layers and outerwear. It turns […]
Ski Fashion 2020: FERA for Women and Men
For 2020, I am pleased to be partnering with a brand that has become one of my favorites through the years: FERA. Featuring fashion-forward, yet classic, designs for men and women, FERA clothing is warm and comfortable on- and off-mountain. Women’s Ski Parkas My picks for the best ski women’s ski jacket for 2020 are […]
Introducing Wildhorn Outfitters (Women’s Ski Clothing Giveaway)
Happy first day of March! While April is famously described as “the cruelest month” by T.S. Eliot, I’m pretty sure it’s March that’s cruel. Why? Because while March often means copious, abundant spring snowfall, it’s also the month when ski resorts and ski areas begin winding down winter. Cruel, indeed. So to beat the March […]