The Brave Ski Mom

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Cross Country Skiing

Secrets about Cross Country Skiing

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By Roger Lohr, XCSkiResorts.com You got new cross country (XC) ski gear as a gift during the holidays or maybe you’re contemplating using XC skiing as a way to ward off gaining winter weight. Now you’re wondering what you need to know to have a positive experience on your first few outings. Keep reading because […]

Five Ways to Enjoy Winter With Your Family

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If you’re laughing to yourself while reading this headline and thinking “the five ways to enjoy winter with your family are 1. Skiing, 2. Skiing, 3. Skiing” and so on, I understand. Alpine skiing is, without a doubt, our family’s favorite way to enjoy winter. But we also know that winter fun can be had […]

Tight Turns: Brave Enough Book + Best Value Goggles

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Here we are in April! It’s always interesting to me both how short and how long the ski season is. Our local mountain closed Sunday with fantastic spring conditions and much silliness. We’re not done skiing, but the season is winding down. Years ago, I would occasionally publish collections of short reviews of products, books, […]

6 Tips for Alpine Skiers Who Want to Try Cross Country Skiing

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Is this the winter you and your family are trying cross-country skiing? If so, here are some tips from long-time ski journalist and nordic enthusiast extraordinaire, Roger Lohr. Roger also has tips for starting kids nordic skiing. Along with my cross-country skiing tips for families, we have you covered! By Roger Lohr If downhill skiers […]

Starting to Cross Country Ski: Ten tips and tricks

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The outdoors is having a moment, as we all know very well! From crowded trail heads to an explosion of Sprinter vans crisscrossing the country, 2020 is the year of gear and outdoor fun. All things winter are flying off the shelves right now, with cross-country skiing getting a lot of action. Through the years, […]