January 8th is a huge day for ski resorts across the U.S. As part of the annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, January 8th is the day when over 150 participating resorts will try to break two Guinness world records. The first attempt, the largest ski and snowboard lesson at a single-venue, will go […]
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Colorado’s Gems: Bigger Isn’t Always Better
Bigger isn’t always better. Colorado’s small resorts serve a wonderful role for families. These small mountains offer the same advantages to families that they did several decades ago when I was learning to ski. To wit: cheaper lift tickets, smaller crowds, less terrain on which to get lost or separated, a single base area where it’s easy to find friends and family, and a community, where sooner or later, most everyone recognizes everyone else.
What You Need to Know to Start Your Child Skiing or Snowboarding
If you have been thinking about learning to ski or snowboard, or starting off your children with skiing or snowboarding, January 2011 is your date with destiny. January is National Learn A Snow Sport Month and many participating ski area and resorts all over the nation offer great deals on learn to ski programs during […]
Confessions of a Colorado Mom: My Kids Need to Learn to Ski
Dear Readers, I have always wanted to be an advice columnist (who doesn’t?). So you can only imagine how happy I was when this showed up on my Facebook page in late October. I am always happy to help (hint, hint!). — BSM Dear Brave Ski Mom, My boys are 13 and 10 and NEVER […]