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learning to ski as an adult

Learning to Ski as an Adult: In A Jam

February 18, 2020 by braveskimom

By MacKennea Broyles At two hours, I pitied anyone who was on I-70 and not going skiing.  At three hours, I pitied myself even though I was going skiing.  The combination of up to 39 + inches of snow in the past 48 hours and cabin fever from a recent snow day led what seemed […]

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Find Your Happy Place at Loveland Ski Area

January 16, 2020 by braveskimom

Whether you’re a “never ever” skier or snowboarder looking to learn, or you’re coming back for more to build your skills, enjoy the mountains, and rip some of Colorado’s most beautiful terrain, Loveland Ski Area has it all. By MacKennea Broyles Welcome to the doldrums of January. Where, here in Colorado, it’s Bleh Season. A season […]

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Time For A Ski Tune-Up? Probably, And Here’s Why

November 27, 2019 by braveskimom

We are so excited today to share this season’s first post from MacKennea Broyles. You may remember three-post series last season on “learning to ski as an adult.” This season, she’s back as an intermediate skier, learning more about skiing, and not just on the mountain. By MacKennea Broyles I am a world champion procrastinator […]

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Learning to Ski as an Adult: Practice Makes Progress

February 12, 2019 by braveskimom

learning to ski as an adult

By MacKennea Broyles When the time finally came for my third ski lesson at Loveland, I had conflicting feelings. After my previous lesson, my instructor suggested I skip “novice” and move to intermediate. As excited as I was to move on to skiing more difficult runs, I knew the more difficult runs were going to […]

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Learning to Ski As An Adult, Part Two: Powder Day!

January 15, 2019 by braveskimom

By MacKennea Broyles When I called to schedule a second ski lesson at Loveland, the person at the desk asked if I would be “skiing or riding” and (honest-to-goodness) I asked, slowly, “what… is… riding…?” (Spoiler: it’s snowboarding). Needless to say, I am well on my way in the skiing world, but I’m not quite […]

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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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