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Ski Fashion

Paka: The Best Base Layers?

January 7, 2025 by braveskimom

best wool base layers

I am a big fan of wool base layers for many reasons. First, I like how wool insulates and breathes, Second, I like wool because it’s a natural fiber. Third, I like how wool base layers don’t get smelly. I’ve tried base layers made from sheep’s wool, from yak fur, and now from Peruvian alpaca […]

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Filed Under: Equipment and Gear, Product Reviews, Ski Fashion Tagged With: outdoor gear, ski clothing, wool base layers

Holiday Gifts: Technical Ski Clothing from Jack Wolfskin

November 7, 2023 by braveskimom

Good morning! For those of you who have been reading Braveskimom.com for a long time, you know that I ordinarily produce an annual holiday gift guide each November (links to previous guides are here!). Since I’m just reentering the ski journalism world after a nearly 18-month hiatus, I don’t have it together this year. But […]

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Filed Under: Equipment and Gear, Product Reviews, Ski Fashion Tagged With: ski fashion, technical ski clothing

Ski Essentials: Shred Dog’s Elevated Hardshell Jacket (Giveaway)

December 13, 2022 by braveskimom

Olympian Julia Mancuso skiing while wearing the fire red elevated hardshell jacket from shred dog.

I’ve been looking for a well-made, technical hardshell and I’ve finally found one. It’s the Elevated hardshell jacket from Shred Dog and it is a winner. I like it so much that I’m especially happy to be giving away this same women’s jacket today! First, a little background. I’ve known Shred Dog since 2019 when […]

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Ski Fashion Refresh: Spring’s Best Ski Clothes

March 2, 2021 by braveskimom

Today, we’re excited to celebrate the approach of spring with a ski fashion refresh, featuring spring’s best ski clothes from WinterWomen.com and a Spyder ski jacket giveaway. Best Ski Sweater: Nils Skier 3 Sweater Tell the world you’re a skier — on the slopes and off — with this fun sweater from Nils. The Nils […]

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Isbjörn: Among the Best Ski Clothes for Kid

January 19, 2021 by braveskimom

Best ski clothes for kids from Sweden

We featured Isbjörn of Sweden in this season’s holiday gift guide. From the moment the review clothing arrived, it was apparent these well-designed and well-made ski clothes from Sweden are among the best ski clothes for kids, anywhere. There is nothing “dumbed down” and no short-cuts taken on these winter essentials. Even before the snow […]

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Filed Under: Equipment and Gear, Product Reviews, Ski Fashion, Skiing, Skiing With Kids Tagged With: best ski clothes for kids, kids ski fashion, kids ski gear, kids ski jacket, kids ski pants

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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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