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Secrets about Cross Country Skiing

January 13, 2022 by braveskimom

By Roger Lohr, XCSkiResorts.com You got new cross country (XC) ski gear as a gift during the holidays or maybe you’re contemplating using XC skiing as a way to ward off gaining winter weight. Now you’re wondering what you need to know to have a positive experience on your first few outings. Keep reading because […]

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Filed Under: Cross Country Skiing, Learn to Ski Tagged With: cross country skiing, nordic skiing, xc skiing

Tight Turns: Brave Enough Book + Best Value Goggles

April 6, 2021 by braveskimom

Here we are in April! It’s always interesting to me both how short and how long the ski season is. Our local mountain closed Sunday with fantastic spring conditions and much silliness. We’re not done skiing, but the season is winding down. Years ago, I would occasionally publish collections of short reviews of products, books, […]

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Cross Country Skiing, Equipment and Gear, Product Reviews Tagged With: cross country skiing, skiing

6 Tips for Alpine Skiers Who Want to Try Cross Country Skiing

January 12, 2021 by braveskimom

Is this the winter you and your family are trying cross-country skiing? If so, here are some tips from long-time ski journalist and nordic enthusiast extraordinaire, Roger Lohr. Roger also has tips for starting kids nordic skiing. Along with my cross-country skiing tips for families, we have you covered! By Roger Lohr If downhill skiers […]

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Filed Under: Cross Country Skiing, Family Skiing Tagged With: cross country skiing, cross country skiing with kids, nordic skiing, xc skiing

Starting to Cross Country Ski: Ten tips and tricks

October 20, 2020 by braveskimom

The outdoors is having a moment, as we all know very well! From crowded trail heads to an explosion of Sprinter vans crisscrossing the country, 2020 is the year of gear and outdoor fun. All things winter are flying off the shelves right now, with cross-country skiing getting a lot of action. Through the years, […]

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Why We Need Cross Country Skiing

August 4, 2020 by braveskimom

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By Pete Wilson. Originally prepared for the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA). Reprinted here with permission. All photos courtesy CCSAA. In the past few months of quaran-time, we have all perused countless news stories, blog posts, and social media blurbs recommending ways to stay active and sane while staying safe. In some ways, we […]

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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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