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What Does Ski Patrol Do? [Powderhorn Ski Patrol Ski Along]

January 31, 2019 by braveskimom

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Lifelong skiers, we thought we were pretty plugged into what ski patrol do each day. Then we participated in a Ski Patrol Ski Along at Powderhorn Mountain Resort in western Colorado.  Promoted as an opportunity to “ski or ride with the ultimate local,” Powderhorn’s Ski Patrol Ski Along provides a behind the scenes education at what ski patrol […]

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Filed Under: Colorado, Ski Resort Reviews, ski safety, Skiing, United States Tagged With: Colorado, Family Skiing, learning new stuff, ski, ski safety, skiing, Skiing in Colorado

Transform Your Skiing with the Clendenin Method

January 2, 2019 by braveskimom

January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. And while much of the focus is on beginners, with resorts offering great deals on lessons, we think it’s equally important to remind experienced skiers — from intermediates to experts — that no one is ever too good to take a lesson.  In our experience, lessons are […]

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Filed Under: Learn to Ski, Skiing Tagged With: Colorado, learning new stuff, ski camp, ski camps

Five Reasons Why I Am Going on Sabbatical

May 23, 2018 by braveskimom

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Remember when you were in school and summer meant VACATION? Summer was a break from the 9-month routine of classes, books, homework and tests. Not that school wasn’t fun, a lot of it was. But after 9 months of learning, everyone needs a break. Recently, I have found myself in need of a proper summer […]

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Filed Under: Being Brave, Reflections, Skiing, Skiing With Kids Tagged With: blogging, bravery, Family, Family Skiing, goals, learning new stuff, self-empowerment

UNINTERRUPTED: Lindsey Vonn Talks Skiing and Money with Maverick Carter

March 27, 2018 by braveskimom

Kneading dough interview with Lindsey Vonn on UNINTERRUPTED

Just this. Six minutes of real, conversation between UNINTERRUPTED CEO Maverick Carter and Olympic and World Cup Alpine Skiing Champion Lindsey Vonn. It’s a fascinating conversation about money, world cup ski racing and setting goals. If you’ve asked “How much money does a ski racer make?”, here is your answer.   “Kneading Dough” is an […]

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Filed Under: Good Stuff, Reflections, Ski Racing Tagged With: learning new stuff, lindsey vonn, saving money, self-empowerment, UNINTERRUPTED

Ski Tip: Three Tricks for Skiing the Trees

February 28, 2018 by braveskimom

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Tree skiing is fun and sort of magical. When you enter a glade, you enter a different world where the light is diffuse and the sounds of the outside resort begin to fade away. You get to play on nature’s slalom course, and often, you find really good snow. Like many people, I toyed around […]

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I'm Kristen, a western Colorado mom, wife and trail boss in a busy outdoor family. Our family has a passion for skiing and my goal is to provide information to help other families enjoy their skiing adventures. Whether you have tiny toddlers just learning to slide or grown children with whom you're planning a reunion, you're in the right place. Cheers!

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