Mark Conlon is an Alpine ski instructor in Colorado. He's been teaching for over thirty years. And, as he explains, "I've seen and heard more than my share of ski-related sayings -- some have been good, some entertaining and some just bad."Among the best, however, is the saying he shared with me last spring -- "Ski to the Level of Your Smile" -- on a Braveskimom Facebook … [Read More...]
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Worth Watching: Mountain in the Hallway from TGR
Hi all. Breaking the summer sabbatical for something important today -- the latest from Teton Gravity Research.Cancer touches us all. As a cancer survivor, I have to share this 30 minute film. It's heartbreaking, real and wise. It's the story of two men, … [Read More...]
Five Reasons Why I Am Going on Sabbatical
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, … [Read More...]
What to Pack in Your Ski Bag, Tips from 10 Freeskiers
What do you pack in your ski bag? How do you pack for a ski trip?These are good questions, because aside from the ordinary stuff that everyone carries, like ski boots and helmets, each of us probably has something quirky or unique that we throw in.In … [Read More...]
Snowbasin Resort Avalanche Dogs Pay Their Own Way at Annual Fundraiser
It’s hard to resist an avalanche rescue dog. While some of us adore all dogs, avy dogs are special. It’s not that they are necessarily cuter or smarter than the average family pet. But they are impressively trained and their lifesaving skills increase their … [Read More...]
Introducing Crossover: Easily Move Your Bindings from Ski to Ski
Think back to the last time you bought new skis. Did you also buy new bindings?While bindings and skis go together like peanut butter and jelly, bread and butter or bicycles and tires, it turns out that most people don't get new bindings when they get new … [Read More...]
Ten Benefits Teens Get from Outdoor Adventure Activities
By Kimberly Duffy, Keystone Science SchoolFor over ten years Keystone Science School (KSS) has taken teens on adventure trips throughout Colorado and Utah.From that experience we’ve seen the benefit of outdoor adventure for teens.In case you need … [Read More...]
