Is this the winter you and your family are trying cross-country skiing? If so, here are some tips from long-time ski journalist and nordic enthusiast extraordinaire, Roger Lohr. Roger also has tips for starting kids nordic skiing. Along with my cross-country skiing tips for families, we have you covered! By Roger Lohr If downhill skiers become frustrated with … [Read More...] about 6 Tips for Alpine Skiers Who Want to Try Cross Country Skiing
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8 Learn to Ski Tips That Make Family Skiing More Fun
Happy New Year! Just in case one of your New Year's resolutions is to help your children learn to ski and snowboard, here are some of our top tips to get you started! Take A Lesson While it might be tempting to teach your kids on your own, everyone will … [Read More...] about 8 Learn to Ski Tips That Make Family Skiing More Fun
An Inside Look at Avalanche Mitigation from the Alta Ski Patrol
Since 1941, Alta Ski Patrol has been keeping skiers safe on some of Utah's steepest and most beautiful skiing terrain. Their work often involves early mornings, stormy weather, and tremendous responsibility. Eighty women and men currently serve as Alta … [Read More...] about An Inside Look at Avalanche Mitigation from the Alta Ski Patrol
Night Skiing is the Cherry On Top of the Best Day Ever on Snow!
By Kiley H, 4th Grade, Eight Years Old, Shawnee Peak, Maine I went night skiing with my brothers. I got to wear clear night goggles. It is the best to ski in the trees and under the lights. It feels like you are skiing free. I went really fast but … [Read More...] about Night Skiing is the Cherry On Top of the Best Day Ever on Snow!
Gym Class Heroes: Big Snow American Dream Offers Families a Fun Break
By Jen Roe Are you suffering from the virtual PE blues? Looking for ways to get your kids back into some physical activity? That’s just how we were feeling rounding out month 6 or so of the pandemic and then we visited Big Snow American Dream. Big Snow … [Read More...] about Gym Class Heroes: Big Snow American Dream Offers Families a Fun Break
Teaching Kids to Ski: A Cautionary Tale (and Five Tips for Success)
Learn from Our Mistakes The first time my husband and I took our three-year old son skiing, we made a rookie mistake. We thought we were prepared. We put ski boots on his soft, tiny feet and let him march around the house. We popped a helmet and … [Read More...] about Teaching Kids to Ski: A Cautionary Tale (and Five Tips for Success)
#CannonIsMine: New Hampshire Family Skiing at its Finest
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire first crossed our radar about a decade ago. We were chatting with my husband’s brother and our sister-in-law about skiing. They told us how much they loved skiing at Cannon with their two kids. Then they swore us to secrecy. … [Read More...] about #CannonIsMine: New Hampshire Family Skiing at its Finest
