Today a guest post (about something I’ll never try — but maybe you will) from Ritch, who blogs at heelsidechill.com. When the snow stops falling, and it all melts away, what is there for a skier or snowboarder to do? Sure, there is always golf or hiking, but there simply are not that many activities […]
Terrain Park Safety 101: A Guide for Brave Ski Moms and Dads
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 […]
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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 […]
