• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Because the Family that Skis Together, Enjoys Life Together.
  • Home
  • About
    • Awards
    • Featured Author
    • Brand Ambassador
  • Brave Ski Mom Stickers
  • Contact Me

The Brave Ski Mom

Building a new generation of skiers and snowboarders.

  • Skiing
    • Skiing With Kids
    • Ski Racing
    • Learn to Ski
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Telemark Skiing
    • Snowboarding
  • Ski Resort Reviews
    • United States
      • Alaska
      • California
      • Colorado
      • Connecticut
      • Idaho
      • Maine
      • Massachusetts
      • Michigan
      • Minnesota
      • Montana
      • Nevada
      • New Hampshire
      • New Mexico
      • New York
      • North Carolina
      • Oregon
      • Pennsylvania
      • Utah
      • Vermont
      • Washington
      • West Virginia
      • Wisconsin
      • Wyoming
    • Argentina
    • Australia
    • Austria
    • Bulgaria
    • Canada
    • Chile
    • France
    • Finland
    • Greece
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • New Zealand
  • Ski Gear Checklist and Recommendations
    • Equipment and Gear
    • Product Reviews
    • Brave Ski Mom Stickers
  • Hiking
    • Camping
  • Biking
    • Downhill Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Road Biking
  • Good Stuff
    • Parenting
    • Health
      • Getting in Shape
    • Reflections

Utah

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 […]

Spread the Love (thanks!)

  • Email
  • Print
  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr

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

Not The Mama: Seeing, and Skiing, is Believing in Utah

February 4, 2020 by braveskimom

By Martin Griff Thirty one years ago at age 31, I learned to ski in Park City, Utah. A group of New Jersey work colleagues invited me along. While they were more interested in me paying a share of the condo costs than joining them in downhill fun, I fooled them. For I discovered an […]

Spread the Love (thanks!)

  • Email
  • Print
  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr

Filed Under: Skiing, Travel, Uncategorized, Utah Tagged With: not the mama, ski utah, skiing in salt lake city, Skiing in Utah

Choose Your Own Adventure At Utah’s Snowbasin Resort

January 14, 2020 by braveskimom

When I think of skiing at Snowbasin, I think of a smorgasbord — you know, a little bit of this goodness and a little bit of that goodness which, when taking together, adds up to something incredibly satisfying.  This is because Snowbasin offers a taste of the best skiing in Utah, condensed into 3,000 skiable […]

Spread the Love (thanks!)

  • Email
  • Print
  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr

Filed Under: Family Skiing, Learn to Ski, Ski Racing, Ski Resort Reviews, Skiing, Skiing With Kids, Travel, United States, Utah Tagged With: Family Skiing, ski resort reviews, skiing at snowbasin, Skiing in Utah

Utah’s Powder Heaven is Found at Whisper Ridge

February 5, 2019 by braveskimom

lunch-break-whisper-ridge-heli-skiing in utah

Look at a map of northern Utah and you may spot the tiny towns of Eden and Paradise. Once simply small, historic farming communities, today they are the jumping off points for one of Utah’s most unique skiing experiences. Introducing Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort I’m certainly not the first person to tag Whisper Ridge Backcountry […]

Spread the Love (thanks!)

  • Email
  • Print
  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr

Filed Under: Family Skiing, Skiing, Travel, United States, Utah Tagged With: backcountry yurts, cat skiing, heli skiing, Skiing in Utah, whisper ridge

Snowbasin Resort Avalanche Dogs Pay Their Own Way at Annual Fundraiser

May 8, 2018 by braveskimom

snowbasin, avalanche rescue dogs

It’s hard to resist an avalanche rescue dog. While some of us adore all dogs, avy dogs are special. It’s not that they are necessarily cuter or smarter than the average family pet. But they are impressively trained and their lifesaving skills increase their appeal. Here’s just one impressive statistic: One avalanche dog can cover […]

Spread the Love (thanks!)

  • Email
  • Print
  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr

Filed Under: ski safety, Skiing, United States, Utah Tagged With: avalanche dogs, ski, ski safety, skiing, Skiing in Utah, Utah

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

2023-2024 Partners

FERA
World Snow Day
FERA

Welcome

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!

Never Miss a Post

Enter your email address to subscribe. You'll receive notifications of new posts by email.

Follow Me

FacebookInstagram Pinterest Twitter

Today’s Most Popular Posts

  • No Snow? No Problem: Summer Skiing in North America
    No Snow? No Problem: Summer Skiing in North America
  • A First-Time Family Guide to Skiing Breckenridge, Colorado
    A First-Time Family Guide to Skiing Breckenridge, Colorado
  • Ski Fashion 2016-2017: Season Highlights from WinterWomen.com
    Ski Fashion 2016-2017: Season Highlights from WinterWomen.com
  • Summer and Fall Skiing on Neveplast at Buck Hill
    Summer and Fall Skiing on Neveplast at Buck Hill
  • Classic Rides: The Colorado National Monument's Tour of the Moon
    Classic Rides: The Colorado National Monument's Tour of the Moon
  • Family Skiing at Beaver Creek and Vail
    Family Skiing at Beaver Creek and Vail

Categories

Footer

Recent Tweets

My Tweets

Featured In

snowlink world snow day snowkidz
liftopia mtn town learn to ski and snowboard mom trends
Copyright © 2025 · Genesis Framework by StudioPress · Affiliate Disclosure · Product Review & Giveaway Policy · Guest Post Policy · Privacy Policy · Login
 

Loading Comments...