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Spring Fun With Kids & Canines At California Sno-Parks

April 3, 2017 by braveskimom

fun in the snow with dogs and kids

We’re on Spring Break! So today, a guest post from freelance writer, Hilary Smith.  California and neighboring Nevada have recently experienced near record-breaking rainfall along with some serious flooding. All this precipitation has brought a ton of snow up to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and lifted the spirits of many snow-goers anticipating an enormous pile of fresh powder just […]

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Filed Under: California, Outdoor Adventure, United States Tagged With: dogs, Family, Hiking, sno-parks, snow

How To Win A Skier’s Heart – A Squaw Valley Love Story

February 11, 2017 by braveskimom

valentine wildflour cookie

Twenty-two years ago, on February 14th, a young California couple was skiing at Squaw Valley. Being Valentine’s Day, one half of this couple – the man – was looking for a perfect gift for his sweetheart. They didn’t know it then, but when they wandered into the Wildflour Baking Company at the base of the […]

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Filed Under: California, Canada, Good Stuff, United States, Utah Tagged With: Family Skiing, food, friends, ski resort reviews, skiing, travel

Happy Mother’s Day! An Interview with Northstar GM (and BSM) Beth Howard

May 8, 2016 by braveskimom

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Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of all Brave Ski Moms, I am happy to share a recent interview with Beth Howard, Vice President and General Manager of Northstar California Resort. Beth oversees all operations at Northstar along with oversight of Vail Resorts Mountain Dining Division, including more than 100 restaurants across ten resorts. I think […]

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Filed Under: California, Parenting, Reflections, Skiing With Kids, United States Tagged With: Family Skiing, mothering, parenting, ski, skiing

Put it On the List: North Face Guided Skiing At Squaw Valley

May 2, 2016 by braveskimom

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As we wind down the ski season, here’s a post to inspire you for next year! If it appeals, it’s an experience for the bucket list.  There are some mountains that don’t give up their secrets easily. Squaw Valley is one of them. It’s not that it’s hard to find your way around Squaw Valley, […]

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Filed Under: California, Skiing, United States Tagged With: ski, ski resort reviews, ski resorts, skiing

Family, Traditions and Skiing: Northstar California Resort

March 16, 2016 by braveskimom

northstar fun

“We’ve been coming to Northstar since our son was young,” explained Don, a Silicon Valley engineer and my dining partner to the right. “Now, our son brings his kids and we ski with our grandchildren most weekends.” We were enjoying a night out together, even though we’d just met. Don and his wife, along with me, […]

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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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