From world-class skiing to soothing hot springs to national parks, Montana is an extraordinary Spring Break destination for families. Longer days and warmer temperatures make springtime in Montana special, with plenty of ways to enjoy the snow. Today, here’s a look at five Montana ski destinations, with suggestions for additional experiences to make your family’s […]
cross country skiing
Not the Mama: Add Cross-Country Skiing To Your Winter Activity Mix
By Martin Griff As a retired guy I do two things: ski and bicycle (or three things, if annoying my wife, aka “Ski Widow,” with all my skiing and bicycling is considered a thing). I like to think that bicycling makes me a better skier, so with almost 5,000 miles of pedaling logged for the […]
Cross-Country Skiing Tips for Families
My husband and I recently arrived at a local cross-country ski trail to find 30 tweens and teens skiing with their coaches from the Aspen Valley Ski Club. We were stunned. When our sons were younger, getting them to Nordic ski was nearly impossible. “It’s just like walking,” they’d whine. “We want to go downhill. […]
Recommended Family Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Destinations
A guest post by Roger Lohr of XCSkiResorts.com While the kids are still young enough to accompany their parents on a trip, head up to the hills during the winter school breaks. Cross-country (XC) skiing and snowshoeing are easy enough to enable the family to have a memorable adventure together and the nation’s top XC ski resort […]
Avoid the Bonk: Winter Athletes Need to Hydrate Too
Like most Westerners, I am well aware that I live in an arid climate. Especially in the warmer months, I think that most of us are careful about taking water with us when we hit the trails. Go hiking, take a water bottle. Go for a run, recharge with electrolytes. Out on the bike, a […]