I know a lot of things about family skiing. But I don’t know anything about terrain parks. Recognizing my ignorance about all things freestyle and terrain park, I recently spent a morning with Jason Hartmann, the Snowmass Snowboard Program Coordinator, talking about terrain park safety and etiquette. Hartmann suggested reviewing the skier and snowboarder […]
Meet Halley O’Brien
You may already feel like you know Halley O’Brien. You may have seen her on SKI Magazine’s Snow Report, or as a Lifestyle Reporter on The Weather Channel. She’s fun, friendly, sorta silly and passionate about sharing her stoke for winter sports. You know you’d like her in person, just by watching her online. Today, learn a bit […]
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Why People Try Skiing and Why They Stop Skiing
Say it isn’t so. As a passionate skier, with a houseful of passionate skiers, it’s nearly incomprehensible to me why someone would try skiing once and never go back. I mean, what’s not to love, right? Wrong. A recent study by Boulder-based consulting firm RRC Associates trains a strong light on what new skiers really […]
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Ski and Snowboard Safety for Kids: An Infographic
Today, I am pleased to share this nifty graphic, that truly is informative. Created by the team at Williams Ski and Patio, I am happy to be one of the sources with whom they consulted. The finished graphic has a ton of information. Most striking to me is the data on head injuries, with skiing […]
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Ten Minutes with Jamie Anderson, US Snowboard Slopestyle
UPDATE FROM SOCHI: JAMIE IS GOLD! FEBRUARY 9, 2014!! The Sochi Winter Olympics will begin in less than three months, and for the first time, Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle will be an event. Last week, I had the opportunity to spend ten minutes chatting with Jamie Anderson, Slopestyle competitor and Olympic hopeful. Jamie is partnering this […]
