I wish I could say I thought of making this video on my own. But I didn’t. Yesterday, when I opened my email, there was a message from Andrew Cholinski, the coordinator for the FIS Bring Children to the Snow initiative, which includes two programs close to my heart, World Snow Day and Snowkidz. Andrew […]
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Motivating Your Teen from Couch to Chairlift
Despite the fact that every parent was once a teen, it’s easy to forget what those years were like. It’s even easier to judge our offspring as if they were a separate species. Teens can be delightful, confusing and exasperating all at the same time. As they transition from childhood to adulthood, teens rightly begin […]
Winter Fun: Tips for Sledding and Tubing
Sometimes we skiers take winter a bit too seriously. We geek out on gear, we over analyze each turn and we obsess about snowfall. And in doing so, we miss the magic – the magic of snow. The Ordinary Turned Special From the first autumn flakes to the fury of a late spring storm, snowfall […]
How Cold Is Too Cold For Skiing?
This is a question we get all the time. It’s also a question we wrestled with when our kids were young. If you’re looking for a short and quick answer, here it is: It is too cold to ski when you think it is too cold ski. Temperatures are relative. 5° F (-15° C) on a […]
Books About Skiing for Kids and Adults
The Braveskimom Holiday Gift Guide posts on Monday, November 13, 2017. But we can’t wait until then to share. Here’s a preview of the books we recommend for gift-giving this holiday season (and for reading anytime!). Fun Reads for Kids (and the Adults Who Love Them) The Night Before the Snow Day, Natasha Wing Part […]