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Skiing at Kirkwood: California Cornices and Cliffs

February 11, 2020 by braveskimom

The first time I skied Kirkwood the wind blew so fiercely that the top of the mountain was closed. In mid-January, I skied Kirkwood Ski Area again. This time the fog was so thick that while we could ski the top of the mountain, we couldn’t see it.  Riding Chair 10 to the the top […]

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Filed Under: California, Family Skiing, Skiing, Travel Tagged With: Family Skiing, lake tahoe, skiing in california

Five Reasons to Ski Mammoth Mountain

March 12, 2019 by braveskimom

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With snow falling like crazy in California this winter, the ski season at Mammoth Mountain will easily extend into July. What are you waiting for? As a Colorado family that travels to ski resorts in other regions, we’ve become used to being asked “why are you here?” While we always have good reasons like “we’re […]

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Filed Under: California, Family Skiing, Skiing, Travel, United States Tagged With: Family Skiing, skiing in california

Not The Mama: State Line Straddling Ski Resorts

November 27, 2018 by braveskimom

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By Martin Griff From the useless trivia department comes this oddity . . . just three U.S. ski areas spread themselves across two state boundaries. While you try to figure out which are the two-state resorts, allow me to boast that until proven otherwise, I am the only human on earth who has skied all […]

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Filed Under: California, Idaho, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New York, Skiing, Travel, United States Tagged With: ski, ski resort reviews, skiing, travel

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

2017 NSAA Ski Resort Marketing Awards

July 17, 2017 by braveskimom

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Advertising can do many things. It can motivate, inspire and, all too often, annoy (car ads, anyone?) At it’s best, good marketing can also make us laugh, engage our attention and impress us with stunning creativity. As a judge for the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Marketing Awards, I get to see the best of […]

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Filed Under: California, Colorado, Idaho, Learn to Ski, New York, Ski Resort Reviews, Ski School, Skiing, Skiing With Kids, Vermont Tagged With: Family Skiing, ski, ski resort reviews, skiing

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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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