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Where to Stay When You Go Skiing

October 29, 2023 by braveskimom

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We’ve all been there: we are ready to plan a family ski vacation, we know where we want to go, maybe we already have tickets on one of the passes we own, and now, we’re looking for lodging. Where to stay when you go skiing depends upon a lot of factors: How close do you […]

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Filed Under: Family Skiing, Travel Tagged With: saving money, travel

Remote Ski Areas Where You Can Get Away From Crowds And Your Cares

February 15, 2022 by braveskimom

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When I originally wrote this in March 2020, the pandemic was barely a pandemic, and Colorado’s governor hadn’t yet shut down the ski resorts. By the time I was ready to publish, skiing had abruptly ended for the season and this post was shelved. Two years on, I think it’s still relevant, although maybe for […]

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Filed Under: Ski Resort Reviews, Skiing, Travel, United States Tagged With: best value ski areas, remote ski areas

Skiing After Dark: Night Skiing Tips and Suggestions

February 1, 2022 by braveskimom

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In 1936, failed mink farmer turned ski area operator Clare Bousquet had a big idea. Working in partnership with General Electric he mounted floodlights on poles at Bousquet Mountain, Massachusetts, flipped a switch, and illuminated a 750-foot ski run for night skiing. And while took it nine years for another area to turn on lights — […]

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Winter Ski Travel: Is it Worth It?

January 4, 2022 by braveskimom

Traveling to ski and snowboard is really fun. It’s exciting to explore new places and discover different mountains.  But it is always worth it? Travel — especially with a family — can be a mighty undertaking. Travel takes time, and can be rife with expense and stress. And as we prepare to enter the 3rd year […]

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Filed Under: Family Skiing, Skiing, Travel Tagged With: Family Skiing, ski vacations

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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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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