A few years ago, my sons and I skied Squaw Valley and visited the Slant Skis factory. Josh Bennett, the company founder, gave us a tour and we learned a lot about how skis are designed and built. And while I had every intention of writing about this experience, I never did (sorry Josh). So […]
Spring Cleaning for Skiers (Plus, Giveaway)
When ski season comes to close, it’s time to mend, clean and store your gear. Clean, Tune and Wax Your Skis Caring for your skis at the end of the season makes good sense. From a financial point of view, you’ve invested money in your family’s gear, so it’s important to preserve and protect that investment. […]
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Gear Notes: Heat Holders and Thermacell (Giveaways)
Heat Holders Socks, Baselayers and Leggings Heat Holders is a British company, with distribution in North America, founded by David Doughty and inspired by the less-than-warm thermal socks his young son once wore for soccer. With a background in the sock industry, Doughty wanted to craft thermal socks that would actually be warm. So, he developed an […]
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Packing Your Ski Gear For Air Travel and More
From the Brave Ski Mom mailbox… Dear Brave Ski Mom, We are going on a family ski holiday and we want to minimize baggage costs and enhance the likelihood that it arrives and is in one piece! Keep up your awesome blog, I love it! Thanks, N Dear N, Thank you for asking! I am always […]
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Ski and Snowboard Helmet Safety
Six winters ago, I wrote my first post on ski helmets and why they are important for kids (and adults, too). In 2010, 57% of U.S. skiers and snowboarders wore helmets according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Today, that number is 80%, with 89% of kids under age 17 (and a full 93% […]
