Today, we launch Not The Mama, an occasional series , as reported by my friend Martin Griff. Martin is traveling North America this winter, skiing at resorts large and small. A newspaper journalist by education and profession, he’s kindly offered to share some of his insights, experiences and musings as he lives the ski bum […]
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An Insider’s Guide to Family Skiing at Big White, BC
Last season, British Columbia ski mom Tara Laitinen graciously provided insider information on Whistler Blackcomb and Silver Star Mountain Resort. She also did an interview with me about Big White, BC. Better late than never, I’m excited to share her information packed interview today, complete with family ski vacation planning tips and advice. Enjoy! Why Big […]
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Look Up: A Three-Minute Ski Film Worth Watching
Just 3 minutes and 12 seconds. That’s all you’ll need. Please trust me when I say it’s worth it. This short film from Canada’s Sherpa Cinemas features Banff National Park in winter, set to the musings of spoken word artist Shane Koyczan. Enjoy! Film Credits: ‘Look Up’ (2017) Produced by Sherpas Cinema, in collaboration with […]
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An Insider’s Guide to Family Skiing at Silver Star Mountain Resort
Silver Star Mountain Resort is the first resort I skied in Canada and I’m quite loyal to this understated mountain near Vernon, BC. While you can read my reasons for loving Silver Star at this link, today, I’m thrilled to share a recent interview with Brave Ski Mom, Tara Laitinen. Silver Star is one of your family favorites. Why? […]
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North America’s Favorite Powder Day Resorts
Here’s something you may have already guessed: I’m the mom who let’s her kid skip school on powder days. When they were entering grade school, a teacher/friend told me this was a bad idea. “It makes it hard on the teachers. They have to repeat material just for your kids,” she explained. I didn’t listen […]
