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 […]
Book Review: Unbound by Steph Jagger (Giveaway)
With the end of ski season, comes mixed emotions. Our bodies are battered and tired. Our hips and knees really could use a break, while our ski coats and pants could use a good wash. Still, our souls could ski forever and the temptation to pack up the car and hit the road can take a deep […]
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What’s Your Goal for Fall? (Prismsport Giveaway, too)
For most people, the new year begins on January 1st. If you’re a parent, however, you know that there are two “new years” on the calendar. And the real one is the day in late summer or early fall when school begins. Back-to-School Day is when I find myself looking forward and backward simultaneously, through a hazy wash […]
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Book Review and Giveaway: Tales From Another Mother Runner
I will be the first to tell you that running doth not a skier make. I learned this the hard way one autumn, when preferring running to biking and running to weights, I did nothing but run. Come winter, while my legs were in great shape for running, they were not ready for skiing. Since then I’ve […]
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CertHeroOrg Makes Finding Outdoor Safety Classes Easier
Everyone who spends time outside understands why it’s so special, especially in winter. Cold air and blue skies are both refreshing and addictive. Challenging ourselves outdoors helps us grow personally and get to know ourselves, our friends, and our families better. That said, the greater the challenges we take on, the higher the risk we […]
