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Cross Country Skiing

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

A Sneak Peak at the Coming Ski Season

June 25, 2020 by braveskimom

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Hello friends! It’s been a while — just over 2 months — since I posted anything. In a world as tumultuous as this one, when we are grappling with truly life and death issues on several fronts, writing about skiing felt a bit trivial. Just moments ago, however, I got off a Zoom call sponsored […]

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Filed Under: Cross Country Skiing, Family Skiing, Skiing, Skiing With Kids Tagged With: covid 19 and skiing

Spring Break in Montana: Skiing and Other Adventures

March 14, 2019 by braveskimom

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From world-class skiing to soothing hot springs to national parks, Montana is an extraordinary Spring Break destination for families. Longer days and warmer temperatures make springtime in Montana special, with plenty of ways to enjoy the snow.  Today, here’s a look at five Montana ski destinations, with suggestions for additional experiences to make your family’s […]

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Filed Under: Cross Country Skiing, Family Skiing, Montana, Skiing, Skiing With Kids, Travel, United States Tagged With: cross country skiing, fat biking, hot springs in montana, skiing in montana, spring break, spring skiing

Not the Mama: Add Cross-Country Skiing To Your Winter Activity Mix

January 22, 2019 by braveskimom

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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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Filed Under: Cross Country Skiing, New Hampshire, Outdoor Adventure, Ski Resort Reviews, United States Tagged With: cross country skiing, nordic skiing, waterville adventure center

Ski Town Bozeman

December 5, 2018 by braveskimom

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Every fall and early winter, ski magazines and newspapers, websites and video channels share ski travel information, often packaged with all sorts of claims about being “the best” or the “next great thing.” Today, I’m lending my voice to the chorus. But my claims aren’t hyperbolic. They’re for real.  Bozeman: The Next Best Ski Town?  Let’s […]

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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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