What Will You Win?
Gift cards, product samples and more from Mountain Khakis, Liftopia, VISA, Hestra, PortaSki, Helmet Huggers and FOSY Originals.
Later this week, the calendar will mark a change from summer to fall. This means ski season is only one month away in parts of North America.
What better way to kick off fall and the beginning of ski season than with a multi-part giveaway?
So What’s the Mystery?
In truth, none of the items you can win is really a “mystery.” With the exception of some great swag from Hestra, I know exactly what you might get and everything is described below.
But here’s the mystery: The names of eight prizes are written on eight pieces of paper and are currently resting in eight identical paper bags. When we do the drawing on September 25th, I’ll draw a name and staple it to a bag. Only when all eight prizes have been awarded will the bags be opened.
Some of the prizes are from my gear sample cupboard, while others are swag and gift cards from companies with whom I’ve partnered. But no matter where they come from, they are all great prizes and they’re all brand new, in mint condition and in their original packaging.
What You Can Win
Let’s start with the gift cards…essentially cold, hard cash you can use in the upcoming cold, fun months!
1. Two $30 gift cards from Mountain Khakis (two winners on this one)!
I’ve been an ambassador for Mountain Khakis for almost two years and this fall’s collection for women has me very excited. Why? Wool.
I know, wool it not exactly a new and exciting fiber, but the more wool I wear, be it woven into base layers, knit into soft sweaters or loomed into lightweight, breathable outerwear, the more I love wool.
Specifically, I am infatuated with MK’s new Lodge Jacket, a thigh-length, slim fitting merino wool jacket with a hood and flattering style. It comes in black and white, and while I know the black is more practical, I am sorely tempted to try the white. It’s a great look!
Last season, I featured the cotton and cashmere Amanda sweater and after wearing it for a year, it remains one of my favorite layering pieces. It’s a shirt, it’s a light jacket. It’s just so darn versatile.
And these two items are just the beginning of what you’ll find on the Mountain Khakis website. There’s a full range of clothing for women, men and even some super sturdy MK pants for kids!
2. A $25 gift card from Liftopia.com!
You probably already know all about Liftopia.com, but if you don’t, Liftopia is the a seller of on-line, advance purchase lift tickets. What this means is that you can go to Liftopia.com and purchase a date specific lift ticket for a resort, at a discount — sometimes up to 80% off! For example, if you’re planning to visit a favorite resort over the Christmas holidays, you can buy your tickets now and lock in the savings.
Liftopia.com also sells my dream pass — The Mountain Collective Pass. This season, the Mountain Collective pass offers two free days and unlimited 50% off days at Alta, Snowbird, Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, and Whistler Blackcomb. ROAD TRIP!
All told, Liftopia currently offers discounts at close to 250 resorts across four continents.
(Oh yeah, and while you’re on the Liftopia.com site, check out their blog!)
3. $25 VISA Preloaded Debit Card.
Not quite a gift card, these VISA prepaid cards have only one real drawback: while they come in (literally) 1000s of different designs, they haven’t yet introduced a ski- or snowboard-themed card. But they do have a Colorado flag card and that’s the one you’ll win!
I think these cards are a great idea for active families for two big reasons.
First, I think they are a handy solution for families that split up during a ski day. While resort charge is definitely convenient and safe for kids to use (since the charge card information is embedded in their pass), not every resort has resort charge and its a CHARGE.
With a debit card, I choose how much money is on it and they choose how to spend it. If we aren’t meeting for lunch, the boys can eat as much as they want up to a point. Or, they can use the money for handwarmers. Their choice, but my limit.
Second, I love the idea of traveling internationally with a debit card. Safer than cash, these cards are accepted where ever you can use a VISA, even in worldwide ATMs. Sure there are fees associated with international use, but it’s still easier than carrying dollars.
One caveat: The cards are free to use for the first 30 days. If you maintain a balance on the card after 30 days, there is a monthly fee of $5.95. There are no fees on a cash balance zero card and you can save it to reload for your next adventure.
So if you win this, get out and spend it right away!
4. Swag From Hestra!
This one’s a mystery…even to me! Last season, I received a box of swag from Hestra that included some really nice Buffs, that we used all winter and throughout the summer, so I would definitely expect a Buff. Beyond that, I have no idea!
What I do know is that if you’re in the market for ski/ride gloves or mittens this year, check out Hestra. I’ve skied in Hestra mittens for two seasons now and they are the BEST on cold days.
Check out my review from last season.
5. PortaSki Ski Rollers!
It’s a trolley on wheels for your skis. Designed to make schlepping your skis and poles from car to lodge much easier, the PortaSki is cleverly designed and well made. It doesn’t pull easily in deep snow or on rough terrain, but all-in-all, if carrying skis is not to your (or your child’s liking), you might like the PortaSki!
Here’s my review from last season.
6. Helmet Huggers Helmet Cover!
It’s “lipstick for your helmet,” according to Stephanie Ryneveld, one of the founders of Helmet Huggers. A lightweight, full helmet cover with a fur band, Helmet Huggers come in a wide variety of colors and styles, from classic to funky. Today, I’m giving away a black Lady Morgan cover, with brown wolf faux fur.
The cover slides easily over your helmet and voilà, you’ve gone from “boring ski bum to sexy snow bunny!”
Here’s my full review about this fun mother-daughter company.
7. FOSY Originals Helmet Band!
When it comes to dressing up ski helmets, FOSY Originals was one of the first companies in the game. A British company (formerly FOSI), FOSY Originals makes fake fur helmet bands that slide over and around, but do not cover, the entire helmet.
The fur looks surprisingly good for faux and the band is easy to put on. FOSY Originals also makes matching scarves, head bands, hats, wrist and boot cuffs and boot warmers. I’m giving away a Marmot helmet band.
Yes, one more review, this time about FOSY Originals.
Giveaway Details
So here’s how this whole things works.
To enter, simply leave a comment. That’s all!
For a second entry, follow Braveskimom on Facebook, Twitter, or Google + and tell me which one.
Since this is a blind giveaway, I have put a slip of paper with a prize on it in each of eight matching paper bags. On September 25th, I will draw eight names and staple each one to a bag. That assigns a name to a prize. Totally blind, totally random.
Good luck!
Thank you to each of these companies for donating product for review, gift cards and swag! As always, all opinions are my own and are exactly what I would tell my family and friends.
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Ginger, Tanya, Christy, Suzi, Stacy, Linda, Jennifer and Matt!
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Jennifer Hayde says
Cool stuff!
braveskimom says
Thanks for entering!
roberto fabrega says
Great gifts to start thinking about the upcoming season!
braveskimom says
Exactly! And, winter will be here before we know it!
Alli Nichol Salaman says
I hope I win! I follow you on Facebook and Google+.
braveskimom says
Thanks SO much! You’re entered twice!
Emilie Winters says
Great prizes–ready for winter here!!
braveskimom says
Ready here, too! Although I must say it is a gorgeous fall day — no rain clouds in sight! Good luck!
vickie hurst says
I love your blog and am thrilled to follow you on Twitter. You and your network of friends helped me out last spring with last minute trip suggestions that were amazing. My ACL tear had me not on slopes but still having fun on the family vacation.
braveskimom says
So happy to hear from you Vickie! As I recall, you were vacationing in Winter Park! So sorry about the ACL tear and I hope you are fully healed and ready for this winter! Cheers!
Amelia says
Ohhhhh getting me ready for WINTER! Wahoo! 🙂 Great giveaways! 🙂 Thanks, BSM! 🙂
braveskimom says
You are most welcome, Mountain Mama! Cheers!
Amelia says
p.s. yes, this season at MKs is their best yet for women! 🙂
braveskimom says
Agreed. MK is hitting their stride with much more selection for us women! Cheers!
tkoob says
Hi, I’d like to enter if the contest is open to Canadians.
braveskimom says
Of course! I am never going to turn away a Canadian! Thanks!
tkoob says
And I follow you on everything. 🙂 FB, Twitter, and Google+
braveskimom says
Thank you so much! You’re entered twice!
Julie says
Fun stuff! Excited for ski season 🙂
braveskimom says
Me too! Enjoy!
Rebecca says
Good luck to all the Brave Ski Moms!
I also follow you on FB.
braveskimom says
Thanks so much Rebecca! Good luck — you’re entered twice!
Jake says
Winter can’t come soon enough!
braveskimom says
Agreed! Cheers!
Adrienne says
Yeah – ski season!
braveskimom says
It’s coming!
david knott says
I’m proud to be a braveski dad that loves your always informative and inspiring posts. I’ve been following you on Facebook for a while now. (btw, if it doesn’t screw up your system, if I should happen to win one of the prizes that the ladies would clearly enjoy more than me or my daughters, then I would be happy to donate it back to the pool for someone else to win.)
braveskimom says
Thanks David and of course, welcome BSDs! I totally understand — you don’t need a faux fur helmet cover, no matter how glamorous it will make you look! Thanks for being willing to donate it back. That’s awesome. Cheers!
Ashleigh says
Oooh, it all looks so good. Ready to see snow on the peaks!
braveskimom says
Me, too, Ashleigh! Good luck!
vivacious ramsey says
im in mississippi and i got o national harbor maryland every year and have yet to master the cold weather but these are some awesome goodies to help anyone!
braveskimom says
I agree….most of these, just about anyone can use, especially the $25 debit card! Cheers!
vivacious ramsey says
i follow on google plus
braveskimom says
Thanks! You’re in twice!
Lori Dwyer says
Can’t wait for ski season! Mystery prizes- what a great idea! Will follow on twitter!
braveskimom says
Thanks Lori! You’re in twice!
braveskimom says
PS, I can’t wait either !
Brad says
I clicked like on you fb page! Think snow!
braveskimom says
Excellent! Thanks. In twice for you!
Clark Vandeventer says
I want Hestra mittens!!! 🙂
braveskimom says
Don’t we all? They are the best! Take care and thanks!
Monica says
You might the first person I have clicked follow on Google + for! I wanted to learn eventually, lol. Thanks for the always great posts and for the chance to win great stuff 🙂
braveskimom says
Glad to be your first Google +! For your second, join us at the Ski and Snow Sports Community: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/108159409760697433107
Close to 5000 skiers and riders from across the globe! Fun stuff!
BTW, you’re in twice!
Luke Stone says
I want to Winnnnnnn
braveskimom says
Best of luckkkkkk! Cheers!
Valerie Ruedisueli says
This “not so brave ski Grandma” would love a prize!
braveskimom says
I bet you’re plenty brave! Thanks for entering!
Matt says
I’m in!!! And I followed you on twitter, too! (@mattchuck2)
braveskimom says
Thanks Matt! You’re in twice!
Christy Geiling says
I love mystery prizes. Let me rephrase that, I love mystery SKI prizes!!
Christy Geiling says
Forgot to mention that I already follow you on FB, but just added Twitter as well.
braveskimom says
Thanks so much! Good luck!
braveskimom says
Excellent clarification! Good luck!
Melissa says
Please feed my addiction. I have banned myself (unless it’s a really good sale or I really want something) from going in any ski store.
braveskimom says
Happy to help keep you out of stores, but fulfilled! Cheers!
Lisa says
Think Snow!
braveskimom says
Yes! Think snow….lots of snow. We’ve had enough rain, that’s for sure! SNOW!
Kristen says
Thanks for a great blog, always a great resource!
braveskimom says
Thank you so much! cheers!
Alyson says
Please pick me!
braveskimom says
No promises, but good luck!
Ed Morris says
Can’t wait for the snow to fly!!
braveskimom says
It won’t be long now! Thanks!
Andrew Dagger says
I want the Fosy lol
braveskimom says
I knew, just knew, that someone named Andrew or David or John would want the FOSY! Good luck!
Richie Silver says
You are the the best- always coming up with fun ideas
braveskimom says
Ah, thanks! It is definitely fun to do giveaways like this! Cheers!
Mary M. Lummis says
Hi Kristen!!
Great variety of prizes!! I follow you on fb.
Thanks!!
Mary
braveskimom says
You’re in twice Ms Mary! Thanks!
Melissa Goad Worley says
WOO HOO!!! that Lodge Jacket is SWEET!!! thanks for gettn us fired up for the Fall/Winter season!! =)
braveskimom says
It is time to get fired up! Thanks for commenting!
Jill McCreary says
Great idea. Saw it first on facebook. We’re going down to single digits tonight here in Ontario Canada!
braveskimom says
Winter can’t be too far away! Enjoy!
Tara says
Let the winter fun begin!!
braveskimom says
Exactly! Thanks!
Stacey says
Love your blog. It always rings true for me. I follow you on Facebook as well.
braveskimom says
Why thank you Stacey! You’re entered twice and you made my day! Cheers!
Joanna B says
Love it,
braveskimom says
Thanks!
Volklgirl says
I love following your insights on Facebook and you almost always make me laugh.
braveskimom says
Thanks Volklgirl! I appreciate the kind words! Cheers!
PS, You’re in twice.
Hugues says
Hi from a follower in Québec.
braveskimom says
Thanks! I’ll be heading out to ski Quebec for the first time this winter! Can’t wait!
Hugues says
If you need advice for your Québec trip planning, I’d be glad to provide suggestions. Also, if you plan to visit the Laurentians, let us know. We might be able to catch up.
Hugues, Josée, Félix-Antoine(11) and Arianne(10)
Prévost, QC
braveskimom says
Oh, that is so kind! Merci.
Tourisme Quebec is planning this and I don’t yet know the itinerary, but yes, if we do come to the Laurentians, I’ll be sure to email. In fact, I’ll try to let you know where we’re headed in case you have “don’t miss” suggestions. I always appreciate a local perspective, especially when writing the follow up article!
And best of luck (bonne chance!) to your two young racers this season!
Linda Williams says
Getting excited for ski season! I also follow you on Facebook.
braveskimom says
Thanks Linda! I hope you’ve had a great summer filled with adventure and lots of photography!
JD Northwest says
We were up at Crystal Mountain (Rainier, WA) this weekend for wedding. The entire conversation was how it was much more fun with snow.
braveskimom says
So true! I have to get to Crystal Mt, WA some day! Sounds like a great mountain!
JD Northwest says
I like you on Facebook, John C
braveskimom says
Many thanks, you’re entered twice! Cheers!
Suzi says
While I’m hanging on to the last days of summer and enjoying every moment I know the snow will fly at any time. The skis will be tuned, boots adjusted, and the car prepped for the winter in no time. I follow you on Facebook and Twitter and now that I know you’re on Google+ have added you there too!
braveskimom says
Thanks Suzi! You’re entered twice!
Lisa Wildes-Nigro says
Following you on facebook-love your blog! Might even consider wearing a helmut if I win one of those fury helmut covers……
braveskimom says
Thanks Lisa! Cheers!
braveskimom says
Forgot to say that you’re entered for those furry covers…twice! And everything else too!
Jake says
Following on FB too
braveskimom says
Thanks Jake! You’re in twice! Cheers!
Joel Schaefer says
Pick me. I follow you on all that stuff….
braveskimom says
Thanks! You’re in twice. Good luck!
Joyce says
Like the jacket
braveskimom says
Cute, yes? Good luck!
Joyce says
Follow on FB too
braveskimom says
You’re in twice! Cheers!
Cora Helm says
Sounds fun! I’m so ready for snow!
braveskimom says
Excellent! Thank you!
neverstopsnowing (@neverstopsnow) says
can’t wait for opening day… 🙂
braveskimom says
Me, too! Good luck!
john says
ok, ready for swag, plus i’m following your facebook
braveskimom says
Thanks John! You’re entered twice!
Keith Bare says
great idea!!! FB and twitter!!
braveskimom says
Thanks Keith! You’re in 2x and good luck!
Karen Mahoney says
Cute stuff and love the jacket from MK! Your chairlift blog was so funny and so true! Following on FB and Google +.
braveskimom says
Ah, thanks Karen! I love the jacket too. Good luck! You’ve got two chances!
kim says
I follow you on facebook!! Awesome blog & swag!
braveskimom says
Good luck Kim! Two chances for you!
Michelle Crowe says
Such great stuff! I follow you on Facebook and google+
braveskimom says
Thanks Michelle! You’ve got 2 chances! Good luck!
Ginger Wagner Morehouse says
Great contest! I’m also on FB.
braveskimom says
Thanks Ginger! you’re in twice! Cheers!
Uschi Hall says
With first snow in the mountains, who can’t get excited for winter.
braveskimom says
Exactly! Went hiking in 4″ of snow yesterday! Fun!