Today’s post is from Troy Hawks, editor, ski instructor, writer, fisherman and friend. Find him at The Redtail Times and Club Colorado, among other outlets. Ski Racer Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Her Thoughts on Race Day and the Importance of Family What does the average 18-year-old girl think about while riding a chairlift? To be sure, it’s […]
Guest Posts
A Dad’s Best Ski Season. Ever.
Today’s post is written by my husband — Brave Ski Dad #1! As a professional, I think it imperative to involve other professionals when you want to get a job done correctly. Ignoring this advice resulted in the best ski season of my life. That season I skied thirteen days at Powderhorn Mountain Resort and […]
Skiing Again: An Adaptive Skier’s Return to the Slopes
From the BSM: In December 2012, I reviewed Judy Johnson Berna’s book, Just One Foot. I didn’t realize it then, but Judy had been away from skiing for a few years. This past season, she got back on snow. The challenge of skiing again surprised her. Here’s what she has to say about getting back out […]
A Brief History of Ski Design and Predictions for the Future
Today’s post is a guest post from Sam Morley. Thanks Sam! If you’ve been skiing for any time at all, you’ve probably experienced how having the latest skis can make speeding down the slopes a little more exciting, not to mention easier on your body. Skis date back at least five millennia. Compared to skis […]
Top Tips For Your Family Trip
Happy to welcome Kendra Thornton to Brave Ski Mom today! Kendra is a former Orbitz executive who transitioned into full-time motherhood (with some PR work on the side). A professional traveler, she now enjoys journeys with her three kids and is creating a niche in the online community of moms. Top Tips For Your Family […]