Just in time for Whistler Blackcomb’s spring season, here’s an insider interview with Brave Ski Mom Tara Laitinen. Why Whistler Blackcomb? Whistler is my home mountain, so without a doubt, I am completely biased. Whistler is a big mountain with all of the skiing and bells and whistles that go with a high-end full service resort. […]
An Insider’s Guide to Family Skiing at Silver Star Mountain Resort
Silver Star Mountain Resort is the first resort I skied in Canada and I’m quite loyal to this understated mountain near Vernon, BC. While you can read my reasons for loving Silver Star at this link, today, I’m thrilled to share a recent interview with Brave Ski Mom, Tara Laitinen. Silver Star is one of your family favorites. Why? […]
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We Asked. You Answered. More Of North America’s Best Tree Skiing
Last season, we pulled together two totally random, social-media generated lists of favorite resorts for tree skiing and powder skiing in North America. These were posted here at Braveskimom.com and also at the Liftopia.com blog. In each post we asked for more suggestions, for help in building out the lists. Tree-skiers responded enthusiastically, with specific shout-outs, suggestions […]
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An Insider’s Guide to Family Skiing at Lake Louise
A guest post from Sabrina Peric, a brave ski mom living in Calgary. In addition to being a busy professional and a dedicated mom, Sabrina volunteers with Rocky Mountain Adaptive at Lake Louise. You can follow her on Instagram at AlbertanMountainGirl. For big mountain scenery and skiing, there is nowhere like Lake Louise. With huge vertical, amazing […]
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Mountain Playground Group Helps Independent Ski Areas Thrive
When you’re around Jamie Schectman, it’s best to avoid the “R” word. You know, as in “Resort.” Schectman, the co-founder of Mountain Rider’s Alliance (along with Dave Scanlan and Shanie Matthews), is a man with a mission. His goal is ensure that independent ski areas can continue to operate as ski areas, as opposed to […]
