Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving week! Today, rather than lead with a gift giving guide and jump on the Black Friday train, I thought I would share a few thoughts on why we are thankful this year. If you are looking for curated gift ideas for skiing and snowboarding families, you’ll find them at the […]
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Chairlift Safety and Good Manners, Too
Teaching manners is an important part of parenting, since manners are not something most children intuitively understand. Today, a quick review of lift line and chairlift etiquette and safety tips. While you may already know most of this, it’s worth a review, especially if you’re a parent with young skiers and riders. For more chairlift […]
Keep Looking Ahead: Family Biking at Crested Butte’s Evolution Park
Twenty-five years ago, I got on a mountain bike for the first time. My husband and I were honeymooning in Crested Butte. An early adopter of the fat tire, my husband owned the first mountain bike I’d seen and had tons of experience and confidence. So, for my first ride on dirt, he convinced me to tackle […]
Ski Fashion: Pair This Season’s Sales With Next Season’s Styles
The catalogs in your mailbox (and the ads in your email) may be shouting “spring” or “summer,” but winter isn’t over just yet. And while I don’t want to rush the season, these winter-into-spring months are a perfect time to score deals on this season’s ski clothing and equipment. Styles and Trends for 2015 – 16 When […]
Get Outfitted Rents Ski Clothes, and Makes It Easy
Two years ago, Colorado entrepreneur Julian Flores had a big idea: he wanted to rent top-quality ski and snowboard gear to travelers, shipping it to their destination. He thought it was a perfect way for occasional skiers and snowboarders to save money, without compromising on ski wear. He also thought this service would appeal to people who […]