Three myths and three truths about skiing in Europe. Several years ago I wrote a post titled “Why Ski the Alps?” It turned out a lot of people were interested in why they should ski the Alps and the post became a hit. At that time, we’d not skied in Europe. In 2018, we took […]
Outdoor Adventure
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 […]
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With Summer Just Around the Corner, Care for Colorado
It’s been a fantastic ski and snowboard season, but with the end of school quickly approaching it’s time to turn our attention to biking, hiking, climbing, camping and other outdoor activities. Today, a short stewardship video from the Colorado Tourism Office and Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. It reviews seven Leave No Trace […]
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Not the Mama: Add Cross-Country Skiing To Your Winter Activity Mix
By Martin Griff As a retired guy I do two things: ski and bicycle (or three things, if annoying my wife, aka “Ski Widow,” with all my skiing and bicycling is considered a thing). I like to think that bicycling makes me a better skier, so with almost 5,000 miles of pedaling logged for the […]
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Ten Benefits Teens Get from Outdoor Adventure Activities
By Kimberly Duffy, Keystone Science School For over ten years Keystone Science School (KSS) has taken teens on adventure trips throughout Colorado and Utah. From that experience we’ve seen the benefit of outdoor adventure for teens. In case you need more reasons to send your teen outdoors for a memorable adventure, here are ten benefits […]
