Driving to New Mexico to ski or snowboard can be a bit disorienting. Coming from almost any direction, the landscape is truly enchanting, a mosaic of high plateaus, desert canyons and rocky monoliths. And while mountains punctuate the horizon in every direction, it’s easy to ask yourself, “where’s the skiing?” For skiing in New Mexico […]
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Summer Fun at Ski Areas: Hiking Near Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire
In late April, I was working on an article for Liftopia.com about free things for families to do at ski areas during the summer. (You can read the full Liftopia post here) Many ski areas and resorts provided me with information, some of which I’m sharing on Facebook this summer. Ragged Mountain Resort in New […]
Ski Day Burritos Take Flight! (Recipes for Instant Pot Pinto Beans and Veggie Burritos)
If you’ve been reading Braveskimom.com, you know that we don’t really like dropping our hard-earned cash on expensive ski resort lunches. We feel the same way about airport and airplane food. So, this summer we took veggie burritos to new heights — carrying them on a noontime flight in lieu of purchasing something at the […]
Spring Break in Montana: Skiing and Other Adventures
From world-class skiing to soothing hot springs to national parks, Montana is an extraordinary Spring Break destination for families. Longer days and warmer temperatures make springtime in Montana special, with plenty of ways to enjoy the snow. Today, here’s a look at five Montana ski destinations, with suggestions for additional experiences to make your family’s […]
Five Reasons to Ski Mammoth Mountain
With snow falling like crazy in California this winter, the ski season at Mammoth Mountain will easily extend into July. What are you waiting for? As a Colorado family that travels to ski resorts in other regions, we’ve become used to being asked “why are you here?” While we always have good reasons like “we’re […]