My husband and I recently arrived at a local cross-country ski trail to find 30 tweens and teens skiing with their coaches from the Aspen Valley Ski Club. We were stunned. When our sons were younger, getting them to Nordic ski was nearly impossible. “It’s just like walking,” they’d whine. “We want to go downhill. […]
Yoga for Skiers
I’m a new yoga convert: I’m obnoxious. I’m proselytizing. I’m spreading the word. I’m trolling for other yoga converts. Most of all though, I’m all about incorporating yoga into my ski season conditioning. Why Yoga? For years I’ve avoided yoga. While many of my friends embraced a consistent yoga practice, I did not. I found yoga intimidating. I didn’t […]
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If I Can Do It, You Can Do It: Tips for Beginner Downhill Bikers
I’m not a very good mountain biker. I live in a mountain biking town, where people regularly throw down 40 miles on technical single track. Not me. Exposure terrifies me, and after a broken ankle, I like my riding easy. Five years ago, my husband, oldest son and I tried downhill biking at Winter Park’s […]
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My Favorite “Get in Shape for Ski Season” Workout
I’ve got five years of pre-season workouts in my archives. I’ve got workouts just for alpine skiing. Workouts to get you in shape for snowboarding, and one killer routine to build your nordic strength and agility (that’s for all you tele-skiers). But after five years, last year’s workout remains my favorite. It’s quick. It’s efficient. […]
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What’s Your Goal for Fall? (Prismsport Giveaway, too)
For most people, the new year begins on January 1st. If you’re a parent, however, you know that there are two “new years” on the calendar. And the real one is the day in late summer or early fall when school begins. Back-to-School Day is when I find myself looking forward and backward simultaneously, through a hazy wash […]
