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Remote Ski Areas Where You Can Get Away From Crowds And Your Cares

February 15, 2022 by braveskimom

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When I originally wrote this in March 2020, the pandemic was barely a pandemic, and Colorado’s governor hadn’t yet shut down the ski resorts. By the time I was ready to publish, skiing had abruptly ended for the season and this post was shelved. Two years on, I think it’s still relevant, although maybe for […]

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Filed Under: Ski Resort Reviews, Skiing, Travel, United States Tagged With: best value ski areas, remote ski areas

Skiing After Dark: Night Skiing Tips and Suggestions

February 1, 2022 by braveskimom

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In 1936, failed mink farmer turned ski area operator Clare Bousquet had a big idea. Working in partnership with General Electric he mounted floodlights on poles at Bousquet Mountain, Massachusetts, flipped a switch, and illuminated a 750-foot ski run for night skiing. And while took it nine years for another area to turn on lights — […]

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Filed Under: Family Skiing, Skiing, Travel, United States Tagged With: night skiing, ski resort reviews, skiing tips

Looking Forward, Looking Back as We Anticipate Ski Season

September 21, 2021 by braveskimom

It’s been a long, hot, smoky summer in the West. Apocalyptic, depressing, and tedious are words that come to mind. So when I looked out my window on Saturday morning, taking in the blue sky and a hint of yellow outlining the brilliant apple green of aspen leaves, I felt a tingle of excitement. Winter […]

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, New Mexico, Reflections, Skiing, Travel, United States Tagged With: Family Skiing, skiing, skiing in new mexico

15 Reasons to Ski New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle

February 23, 2021 by braveskimom

Austria has the Weisse Ring.  Italy has the Selle Ronda.  New Mexico has the Enchanted Circle.  While Europe’s famous ski circles are connected by piste and lift — and are skiable in one day — when you ski New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle you’ll need a car to complete the route and at least three days […]

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Filed Under: Family Skiing, New Mexico, Skiing, Skiing With Kids, Travel, United States Tagged With: ski new mexico, ski red river, the enchanted circle

An Inside Look at Avalanche Mitigation from the Alta Ski Patrol

December 29, 2020 by braveskimom

Since 1941, Alta Ski Patrol has been keeping skiers safe on some of Utah’s steepest and most beautiful skiing terrain. Their work often involves early mornings, stormy weather, and tremendous responsibility. Eighty women and men currently serve as Alta Ski Area patrollers. On big snow days, up to 60 may be working the mountain. This […]

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Filed Under: ski safety, Skiing, United States, Utah

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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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