I am a big fan of wool base layers for many reasons. First, I like how wool insulates and breathes, Second, I like wool because it’s a natural fiber. Third, I like how wool base layers don’t get smelly. I’ve tried base layers made from sheep’s wool, from yak fur, and now from Peruvian alpaca […]
North America’s Best Groomed Runs, Revisited
Last week on social media, we revisited a previous post on North America’s Best Groomed Runs. I asked followers to nominate their favorite runs for an 2024-2025 update. Here’s what we got. If you’ve got more runs to nominate, and I’m sure you do, please leave your suggestions in the comments. Cheers! Bill’s Run, Powderhorn […]
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Welcome to Ski Season 2024 – 2025
Good morning and welcome to ski season 2024 – 2025! It’s a frosty day here in Colorado with rain and snow in the forecast and that makes us so happy! Over the past eleven months, I’ve been pondering what to do this winter with braveskimom.com. For 14 years, braveskimom.com, with its emphasis on family skiing, […]
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Skiing is All About Family for Alpine Coach of the Year Jesse Scott
When our sons were ski racing, Jesse Scott was one of their (and our!) favorite ski coaches. In 2023, Scott was honored as the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) Coach of the Year. I recently wrote an article about Scott for the Colorado Mesa University magazine, The Maverick. In chatting with him, […]
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Catching Up with US Ski Team Legend Ted Ligety
On December 1, 2023 I had fun catching up with US Ski Team legend Ted Ligety in Beaver Creek, Colorado during the Birds of Prey World Cup weekend. While the races were canceled due to adverse weather, chatting with Ted about his career, his family, his favorite resorts, and his future was a highlight. Ligety, […]
