When summer heat takes hold, we turn to movies. For a guilty summer pleasure, there’s nothing quite like setting work aside, closing the blinds and firing up an afternoon movie at home with the kids. Not only are ski movies fun to watch, but I’m convinced that watching them can make you a better skier. […]
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Summer at Ski Resorts: Six Bucket List Experiences for Families
Apologies for the misfire last Monday, when I mistakenly published this as an unfinished post. It’s in much better form now! Summer is short. And while that’s great news for those of us who love winter and live to ski, it’s bad news for those of us who want to experience everything warm weather offers. […]
Our Summer of Puppy
Most summers, you’ll find us traveling – to hike, to camp, to bike and to visit family. There have even been some summers when we’ve traveled to ski. Not this year. This summer is the summer of puppy. Puppy Love? I haven’t had a puppy since I was in middle school. Our most recent beloved […]
National Trails Day: Tips for Hiking with Kids and Teens
Saturday was National Trails Day. I know, you might be thinking (as I often do), “seriously, is there a national day for everything?” Trails, however, are a good thing. So in honor a National Trails Day, a short look at the basics of hiking with kids and teens. Hiking With Kids and Teens Family Hiking Basics When […]
Six Lessons Skiing Teaches Us
Whether you call it graduation or commencement, spring is the time when we celebrate milestones reached by our children and young adults. Having recently attended a high school graduation, I found myself thinking about what I would say if ever called upon to inspire group of talented young people. This little bit of daydreaming resulted in […]