By Martin Griff Walking is one of the ways I keep my old body in somewhat young shape and today marks 346 days in a row that I have walked 10,000 or more steps according to the Garmin brand gizmo on my wrist. That’s about 6 miles a day and it takes me about 10 minutes […]
It’s Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
Today, March 22, is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day. As a cancer survivor and Lynch syndrome carrier, this is my day to divert unapologetically from family skiing and outdoor adventure and don my advocacy hat. Lynch syndrome, also known as Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC), is an inherited genetic condition which may affect 1 in 300 people […]
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How to Save Money on Skiing: Bring Your Lunch (Ski Day Veggie Burritos)
When people ask me if we often eat out when skiing, I laugh and explain that while we enjoy delicious food (and a lot of it!), we prefer to spend our money on skiing, not dining. This carries through to our philosophy about lunch. If we paid for ski resorts lunches every time we […]
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Meet Nadia Guerriero: An Inspiring Ski Mom
Merry Christmas Ski Moms (and Dads)! I’m sure some of you spent yesterday skiing with your families. Or today maybe some of you are skiing with your families! Enjoy every moment. And then, just for fun, here’s a lovely video featuring “Lake Tahoe Luminary” Nadia Guerriero. Nadia is the Vice-President and General Manager of Northstar […]
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On-Snow Warm Up Exercises for Skiers and Snowboarders
When I think of skiing and snowboarding exercise, I usually think of pre-season workouts to get in shape for skiing or après ski stretching and yoga to relieve my legs. Last February, while skiing with an instructor at Keystone, Colorado, we learned a set of on-snow warm up exercises. Here’s what we were told: “First thing in the morning, […]
