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Snowsports are for Everyone

April 17, 2018 by braveskimom

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This post was originally written for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in 2016.  (To read the original article at Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, click here)  By most accounts, skiing came to North America with European immigrants. First came the Norwegians, who are credited with founding ski clubs in the U.S. and setting up commercial […]

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Filed Under: Skiing Tagged With: Colorado, Family Skiing, friends, ski, skiing, Skiing in Colorado, snowboarding

Greetings from the Brave Ski Mom on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2018 by braveskimom

international womens day #pressforprogress

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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Filed Under: Good Stuff, Reflections, Worth Supporting Tagged With: Family, friends, self-empowerment, skiing

Of Groundhogs, Trolls and Other Skiing Rituals

February 2, 2018 by braveskimom

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It’s Groundhog Day! Whether its shadow or snow, you know we’re hoping for more winter!  Today, an update of a popular 2013 Braveskimom.com post.  As I’m sure you know, if a Grundsau in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania sees his shadow, he’ll squint his eyes and burrow back to continue his long winter’s nap. If it’s cloudy, spring is on […]

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Filed Under: Skiing Tagged With: Colorado, Family Skiing, friends, ski, skiing

Epic Discovery at Breckenridge Brings Summer Fun to New Heights

August 28, 2017 by braveskimom

hanging from the zip line on the Expedition zip line tour at breckenridge colorado

There are many ways to spend a sunny summer day with your family in the Colorado Rockies. You can go biking. You can go hiking. Or if you’re in Breckenridge, you can go Epic. Epic Discovery Alpine Camp The Epic Discovery Alpine Camp opened on Peak 8 in July. Developed in partnership with the United […]

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Filed Under: Biking, Colorado, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Ski Resort Reviews, Travel, United States Tagged With: Biking, Colorado, Family, friends, Hiking, mountain biking, ski resort reviews, travel

Don’t Suffer: Tips for Getting Through Hard Times (Book Giveaway)

June 19, 2017 by braveskimom

a reminder to breathe, inhaling slowing and then exhaling to relax

Over the years, I’ve had friends who have suffered. Some have had miscarriages. Others have lost loved ones. Some have had health challenges and some have had children pass away. Over the years, my family and I have suffered, as well. There was the six month period when our 11-year-old was under investigation following a […]

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Filed Under: Being Brave, Book Reviews, Good Stuff, Health, Reflections Tagged With: bravery, friends, giveaway, health, learning new stuff

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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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