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Mountain Playground Group Helps Independent Ski Areas Thrive

October 24, 2016 by braveskimom

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When you’re around Jamie Schectman, it’s best to avoid the “R” word. You know, as in “Resort.” Schectman, the co-founder of Mountain Rider’s Alliance (along with Dave Scanlan and Shanie Matthews), is a man with a mission. His goal is ensure that independent ski areas can continue to operate as ski areas, as opposed to […]

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Filed Under: Canada, Skiing, United States Tagged With: good buy, ski, ski resorts, skiing

Aspen Snowmass Freebies: X Games and Beyond

January 25, 2016 by braveskimom

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There are a lot of things I love about the X Games at Buttermilk in Aspen. One of the most important being that families (and everyone) can attend the events for free. Sure you can shell out for a swanky Platinum Pass, or pay for the evening headline concerts, but you don’t have to pay a […]

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Filed Under: Colorado, Ski Resort Reviews, Skiing, Skiing With Kids, Travel, United States Tagged With: Aspen, Colorado, Family Skiing, good buy, saving money, ski, skiing, Skiing in Colorado, travel

Win An $11,000 Skisperience from Skis.com

December 5, 2014 by braveskimom

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Are you feeling lucky today? While the Brave Ski Mom giveaways are over until the end of the year, here’s one more opportunity to win big (really big). With a prize valued at over $11,000, Skis.com is giving away a ski trip for two to Utah in March (March 26-31, 2015 to be exact) plus full gear […]

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Save Money with SKI FREE (And Enter Here to Win Four Free Lift Tickets!)

February 12, 2014 by braveskimom

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Winter sports are expensive. So whenever a great deal shows up, I love to share it! And it’s especially nice when I can offer a generous giveaway, too. Get Gas, Go Skiing For the past 12 winters, Shell gas stations across the country have partnered with SKI FREE to offer steep lift tickets discounts at […]

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How to Save Big On Kids’ Ski and Ride Gear

August 29, 2013 by braveskimom

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What are you doing this weekend? If you’re not going a) camping, b) to the beach, or c) back-to-school shopping, may I suggest hitting one of the big preseason ski and snowboard sales happening across the country? You’ll be glad you did. Shop and Save Preseason and Labor Day sales are when retailers move out […]

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