I love snow. I associate snow with happiness, joy, an interruption of the day-to-day (snow days!), and, of course, skiing. I'm also totally, 100% freaked out by avalanches. Having done basic avalanche training, I quickly realized that I'd be next-to-worthless if I ever had to attempt to rescue anyone. Or at least, that's my fear - that I'd immediately forget everything I've … [Read More...] about Preventing Avalanches, By Triggering Them on Purpose (PBS Video)
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Tight Turns: Brave Enough Book + Best Value Goggles
Here we are in April! It's always interesting to me both how short and how long the ski season is. Our local mountain closed Sunday with fantastic spring conditions and much silliness. We're not done skiing, but the season is winding down. Years ago, I … [Read More...] about Tight Turns: Brave Enough Book + Best Value Goggles
Ski Time is Play Time: A Best Day Ever on Snow Story
Amazingly, we're coming to the end of another ski season. It has been so fun sharing these Best Day Ever on Snow stories with you this winter. Congratulations again to Abby and Millie, Kiley, Alex, Gracie, and Lola for having their stories chosen for … [Read More...] about Ski Time is Play Time: A Best Day Ever on Snow Story
Living With Lynch Syndrome (It’s LS Awareness Day!)
Good morning! It's Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day, March 22nd. Since 2016, I've shared about a post about Lynch Syndrome in hopes of spreading awareness about this family of cancer-causing genetic mutations. Today, I'm dispensing with words and simply … [Read More...] about Living With Lynch Syndrome (It’s LS Awareness Day!)
Skiing in Ireland (With Leprechauns)
Happy St. Patrick's Day! What better day to explore the possibilities for skiing in Ireland? Are you ready to go skiing with leprechauns? Pour yourself a green beer, butter up some soda bread, and read on. Is There Skiing In Ireland? To answer this … [Read More...] about Skiing in Ireland (With Leprechauns)
A Powder Day Is the Best Ski Day Ever!
By Alex S, Eleven Years Old, Eldora Mountain Resort, Colorado While Alex's best day ever involves skiing in Utah, his home mountain is Eldora Mountain near Boulder, Colorado. My best ski day was at Alta, Utah. The moment I woke up, I was excited for the … [Read More...] about A Powder Day Is the Best Ski Day Ever!
Ski Fashion Refresh: Spring’s Best Ski Clothes
Today, we're excited to celebrate the approach of spring with a ski fashion refresh, featuring spring's best ski clothes from WinterWomen.com and a Spyder ski jacket giveaway. Best Ski Sweater: Nils Skier 3 Sweater Tell the world you're a skier -- on … [Read More...] about Ski Fashion Refresh: Spring’s Best Ski Clothes
