The first time we took our three-year-old son skiing, we made a rookie mistake. We didn’t dress him warmly enough. Chilled to the bone, he hated skiing. Not even hot chocolate worked. We went home discouraged and it was a full year before he’d try skiing again. And on our second attempt, we dressed him […]
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Ashley Sifers: From First Year Instructor to Colorado Ski Instructor of the Year
It’s not very often that a first-timer wins the award. Sure, we sometimes hear of child prodigies who stun the world with their insight or talent, or the breakthrough teenage athlete, but often these examples are few. Usually, time and experience win out over native, brand new enthusiasm. Not so with Ashley Sifers, the Colorado […]
Learn To Ski One Tip at a Time
Kevin Jordan has a goal. The Children’s Coordinator for the Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass, Kevin wants to make it easier for everyone to learn to ski and ride. So during January, Kevin is offering one solid learn to ski and snowboard tip per day on a special Facebook page. January is Learn to […]
Start Right: Eight Learn to Ski and Snowboard Tips for Your Child (and You!)
In case you haven’t heard, January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. This means good deals on lessons at resorts around the U.S. So to help you get your kids (and possibly you!) rocking and rolling on snow this winter, here are some top tips to help you start right, and start right now! […]
Why Ski South America?
Are you ready to hang up your skis? I’m not. With the end of the Northern winter, I’m thinking about an endless ski season, one that seemlessly moves from winter to winter, from north to south and lands me high in the Andes. Today, I ask: Why Ski South America? Ask the Experts To get […]