On Wednesday, our youngest son takes some big steps into the world of adulthood and becomes a freshman at the University of Colorado. These first steps won’t be into a dorm room or an academic classroom. Instead, he’s spending his first week of college backpacking on a program called CU in the Rockies. Jealous much? […]
Cool Ski Movies to Watch on Hot Summer Days
When summer heat takes hold, we turn to movies. For a guilty summer pleasure, there’s nothing quite like setting work aside, closing the blinds and firing up an afternoon movie at home with the kids. Not only are ski movies fun to watch, but I’m convinced that watching them can make you a better skier. […]
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Gear Notes: Heat Holders and Thermacell (Giveaways)
Heat Holders Socks, Baselayers and Leggings Heat Holders is a British company, with distribution in North America, founded by David Doughty and inspired by the less-than-warm thermal socks his young son once wore for soccer. With a background in the sock industry, Doughty wanted to craft thermal socks that would actually be warm. So, he developed an […]
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Ski and Snowboard Helmet Safety
Six winters ago, I wrote my first post on ski helmets and why they are important for kids (and adults, too). In 2010, 57% of U.S. skiers and snowboarders wore helmets according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Today, that number is 80%, with 89% of kids under age 17 (and a full 93% […]
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Three New Learn-to Ski Tools for Children (Giveaway)
Harnesses, hula hoops, and Edgie-Wedgies. When we were helping our young sons learn how to ski, these were the tools at our disposal. Today, parents have many more choices, with products coming out each season. Here are reviews of three new tools (plus an enduring shout-out to the Edgie-Wedgie), along with a giveaway from SkiRing™. If […]
