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Hey Mom and Dad! Are You Ready to Ride the Terrain Park?

December 19, 2019 by braveskimom

For many years, this is what I did in the terrain park: I watched. I cheered. I photographed. I scouted landings. I stayed out of the way and thought to myself, “hey, I wonder if I could do this?” Then in 2017, I spend a morning with Jason Hartmann of the Snowmass Ski and Ride […]

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Filed Under: Being Brave, Skiing, Skiing With Kids, Snowboarding Tagged With: learn to ski tips, learn to snowboard, terrain park

Meet Nadia Guerriero: An Inspiring Ski Mom

December 26, 2017 by braveskimom

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Merry Christmas Ski Moms (and Dads)! I’m sure some of you spent yesterday skiing with your families. Or today maybe some of you are skiing with your families! Enjoy every moment. And then, just for fun, here’s a lovely video featuring “Lake Tahoe Luminary” Nadia Guerriero. Nadia is the Vice-President and General Manager of Northstar […]

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Filed Under: California, Good Stuff, Health, Parenting, Skiing, Snowboarding, United States Tagged With: Family Skiing, mothering, self-empowerment, ski, ski resorts, skiing, snowboarding

Chairlift Safety and Good Manners, Too

November 8, 2017 by braveskimom

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Teaching manners is an important part of parenting, since manners are not something most children intuitively understand. Today, a quick review of lift line and chairlift etiquette and safety tips. While you may already know most of this, it’s worth a review, especially if you’re a parent with young skiers and riders. For more chairlift […]

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Filed Under: Parenting, Skiing, Skiing With Kids, Snowboarding Tagged With: Family Skiing, parenting, ski, skiing, snowboarding

Get In Shape for Ski and Snowboard Season

October 16, 2017 by braveskimom

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  It’s that time of year again. It’s time to get in shape for ski season. Today, a few suggestions from the Snow Pros at PSIA-AASI, the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors, along with links to past “get in shape” workouts from braveskimom.com.  I promise you you’ll find something […]

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Filed Under: Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Getting in Shape, Health, Skiing, Snowboarding, Telemark Skiing Tagged With: Biking, Family, get in shape, health, ski, skiing, snowboarding

Summer and Fall Skiing on Neveplast at Buck Hill

September 11, 2017 by braveskimom

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Do you ever have a hankering to ski and ride in the summer before the snow falls? If you live in Minnesota you can ski and ride year-round, particularly if you live in the Twin Cities. Neveplast Makes it Possible For the second summer and fall, Buck Hill, a small ski area best known for […]

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Filed Under: Minnesota, Skiing, Skiing With Kids, Snowboarding, Travel, United States Tagged With: Family Skiing, ski, ski resort reviews, ski resorts, skiing, snowboarding

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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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