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Paka: The Best Base Layers?

January 7, 2025 by braveskimom

best wool base layers

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 […]

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Filed Under: Equipment and Gear, Product Reviews, Ski Fashion Tagged With: outdoor gear, ski clothing, wool base layers

Stay Hydrated to Ski Your Best (+RaveRunner Review)

November 22, 2023 by braveskimom

RaveRunner skiing chest pack being used by a man

While we often think about hydration during the summer when we’re hot and thirsty, it’s easy to get dehydrated in winter, especially when you’re skiing at altitude. Staying hydrated will help you 1) feel better and ski stronger, 2) stay warmer and be more resilient in cold weather, and 3) avoid altitude sickness. Stay hydrated […]

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Holiday Gifts: Technical Ski Clothing from Jack Wolfskin

November 7, 2023 by braveskimom

Good morning! For those of you who have been reading Braveskimom.com for a long time, you know that I ordinarily produce an annual holiday gift guide each November (links to previous guides are here!). Since I’m just reentering the ski journalism world after a nearly 18-month hiatus, I don’t have it together this year. But […]

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Filed Under: Equipment and Gear, Product Reviews, Ski Fashion Tagged With: ski fashion, technical ski clothing

Ski Essentials: Shred Dog’s Elevated Hardshell Jacket (Giveaway)

December 13, 2022 by braveskimom

Olympian Julia Mancuso skiing while wearing the fire red elevated hardshell jacket from shred dog.

I’ve been looking for a well-made, technical hardshell and I’ve finally found one. It’s the Elevated hardshell jacket from Shred Dog and it is a winner. I like it so much that I’m especially happy to be giving away this same women’s jacket today! First, a little background. I’ve known Shred Dog since 2019 when […]

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Filed Under: Equipment and Gear, Product Reviews, Ski Fashion Tagged With: hardshell ski jacket, ski fashion

Book Giveaway: A Season in the Snow

May 17, 2022 by braveskimom

About a year ago, a friend found this book — A Season in the Snow — and gave it to me. This is the same friend who, with her son, found a 15th Century painting on Facebook Marketplace, so she is good at finding stuff. A Season in the Snow by Steven Merrick Braun is […]

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I'm Kristen, a western Colorado mom, wife and trail boss in a busy outdoor family. Our family has a passion for skiing and my goal is to provide information to help other families enjoy their skiing adventures. Whether you have tiny toddlers just learning to slide or grown children with whom you're planning a reunion, you're in the right place. Cheers!

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