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 […]
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Meet Dee, A Brave Ski Mom Who Started Skiing at 40
Happy Mother’s Day! As in year’s past, I’m thrilled to feature an inspiring ski mom in this space today. Please meet Dee Oujiri, a ski mom who took up snowsports at 40, became a ski instructor at Buck Hill, Minnesota and offers retreats and classes for women in the outdoors, along with specialized services for adaptive […]
Minnesota, NICE! Our Twin Cities Skiing Experience
Flying into the Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport with skis will get you some comments, mostly along the lines of “where have you been?” and “Did you have fun?” Telling people that you’ve just flown in from Colorado to ski with family in Minnesota will get you funny looks. And incredulous comments. While Minnesotans love their snowsports, […]
How To Win A Skier’s Heart – A Squaw Valley Love Story
Twenty-two years ago, on February 14th, a young California couple was skiing at Squaw Valley. Being Valentine’s Day, one half of this couple – the man – was looking for a perfect gift for his sweetheart. They didn’t know it then, but when they wandered into the Wildflour Baking Company at the base of the […]
Ski Montana By Snowcat or Chairlift
Sometimes, I see something that shakes me up (in a good way) and inspires. This video produced by Visit Montana featuring Great Northern Powder Guides is one of those somethings. The images and sentiment make me want to immediately board a northbound plane. But what makes this video extra special is that it features a family. Cat […]