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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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Gear Notes: Ski Helmet Giveaway & Ski A to Z for Adults

March 8, 2022 by braveskimom

Ski and snowboard helmets need to be replaced every few years or after a hard-knock or two. In our family, we seem to have hard knocks before we reach the helmet ”expiration” date so I am always looking for value. Which is why I’m happy to be giving away a ski helmet with Mips from […]

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Goodnight Chairlift: A Bedtime Story Book (Giveaway)

February 22, 2022 by braveskimom

Good morning! I am excitedly sharing a wonderful children’s bedtime story book with you today. Goodnight Chairlift, is the second collaboration between Olympic skier Libby Ludlow and award-winning illustrator/children’s ski instructor Nathan Y Jarvis. Actually, both Ludlow and Jarvis are award winners — for their first book, A-B-Skis! Goodnight Chairlift is written for young skiers […]

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A New Book from Nat Geo for Skiers, Travelers, and Dreamers

November 29, 2021 by braveskimom

100 Slopes of a Lifetime is a new book from National Geographic for skiers, travelers, and dreamers. Featuring ninety-nine alpine and nordic ski destinations from across the globe (Whistler Blackcomb double dips), the book is equal parts travel guide and aspirational life list. It’s really easy to argue with any sort of “best of” list, […]

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Why We Are Thankful This Year

November 23, 2021 by braveskimom

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Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving week! Today, rather than lead with a gift giving guide and jump on the Black Friday train, I thought I would share a few thoughts on why we are thankful this year. If you are looking for curated gift ideas for skiing and snowboarding families, you’ll find them at the […]

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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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