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New COVID-19 Guidance for Colorado Ski Areas and Resorts

October 16, 2020 by braveskimom

Yesterday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued 12 pages of COVID-19 guidance for Colorado’s ski areas and resorts. The guidance covers everything from chairlift and gondola lines to employee housing. Recognizing that the caseload and incidence of the novel coronavirus is different from county-to-county and ski town-to-ski town, all Colorado ski areas […]

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Filed Under: Health, Skiing Tagged With: covid 19 and skiing, covid 19 guidance for ski areas, Skiing in Colorado

Please Join My Team and #Move4Her

August 26, 2020 by braveskimom

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Hi friends, Two years ago, I ran in the National Race to End Women’s Cancer with my brother-in-law, Ben, and my sister-in-law, Trina. It was a great and gratifying experience. I ran with a sign on my back to honor women who have had women’s gyn cancers. And together, we raised over $10,000.  At that […]

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Filed Under: cancer, Good Stuff, Health Tagged With: exercise, fundraiser, running

Why We Need Cross Country Skiing

August 4, 2020 by braveskimom

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By Pete Wilson. Originally prepared for the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA). Reprinted here with permission. All photos courtesy CCSAA. In the past few months of quaran-time, we have all perused countless news stories, blog posts, and social media blurbs recommending ways to stay active and sane while staying safe. In some ways, we […]

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Filed Under: Cross Country Skiing, Family Skiing, Health Tagged With: cross country skiing, cross country skiing with kids

COVID 19: How Skiers Became Villains

April 5, 2020 by braveskimom

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There are plenty of Coronavirus villains to go around right now.  At the top of the list is the nasty virus itself, whether you all it COVID 19 or coronavirus. Interestingly however, it appears that skiers and snowboarders played a significant role in the spread of the virus worldwide.  And while it’s hard to imagine […]

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Filed Under: Health Tagged With: covid 19, skiing, travel

Need A Face Mask? Buffs, Balaclavas and No-Sew Bandanas (Video)

April 3, 2020 by braveskimom

On Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis directed all Coloradans to wear face masks whenever they leave their homes to help prevent the spread of COVID 19. Polis clarified that these face masks do not have to be medical grade and that scarce N 95 masks should be left for medical workers. […]

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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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