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% […]
giveaway
Holiday Gift Guide: Kamik Kid’s Boot Giveaway
“New boots, better than the old. New boots, my feet will never grow cold. New boots, they’re all shiny and red, First night that I had them, I wore them to bed.” –John McCutcheon, New Boots, Wintersongs Who doesn’t love boots? There’s something about slipping boots on, whether stylish or serviceable, and stomping into the snow that […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Good Stuff from Mountain Khakis (Giveaway)
I’ve been a Mountain Khakis Ambassador since 2012, when the outdoor clothing company began expanding their Women’s line. I’ve seen some great Mountain Khakis products over the past few years, some of which I wear almost every day (that’s you, Shout Down Vest and Cora Tank). But without a doubt, this year’s Ooh La La Down […]
Holiday Gifts for Skiing Kids from WinterKids.com (2 Giveaways)
Yesterday, we took a look at holiday gifts for skiing and snowboarding women, as featured by WinterWomen.com. Today, it’s about the kids — big and little, boy and girl. It’s also all about a WinterKids.com giveaway of two more jackets from 686 — one for a girl, and one for a boy. More details are […]
Beautiful Baselayers for Men and Juniors from Lon Gundie (Giveaway)
Think men don’t care what their baselayers look like? Think again. While my husband has been content with basic black long underwear for decades, when I showed him Lon Gundie’s creative, colorful and wholly masculine designs, he was in. Plus it helped a lot that he really likes the buttery smooth fabric, a fabric that embraces […]