Merry Christmas Ski Moms (and Dads)! I’m sure some of you spent yesterday skiing with your families. Or today maybe some of you are skiing with your families! Enjoy every moment. And then, just for fun, here’s a lovely video featuring “Lake Tahoe Luminary” Nadia Guerriero. Nadia is the Vice-President and General Manager of Northstar […]
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Homeschooling to Ski: One Family Turns the Calendar on Its Head
Today, an insightful guest post from one of the most interesting ski moms I know, Lili, from Newfoundland. Lili and her son have organized their time so that he can ski all winter and homeschool during the summer. Like the majority of you who read this blog, I have a child who loves to ski. Like […]
Happy Mother’s Day! An Interview with Northstar GM (and BSM) Beth Howard
Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of all Brave Ski Moms, I am happy to share a recent interview with Beth Howard, Vice President and General Manager of Northstar California Resort. Beth oversees all operations at Northstar along with oversight of Vail Resorts Mountain Dining Division, including more than 100 restaurants across ten resorts. I think […]
The Biggest Adventure
For 18 years, my husband and I have been getting outdoors with our kids. When our oldest son was just shy of one month we took him high into the San Juan Mountains for a retreat at the family cabin. On the first night of our journey, he slept through for the first time, a […]
Risks, Rewards and Responsibility: The Three “R’s” of Skiing Safety
This post was originally published last season at Club Colorado, the Colorado Ski Country USA blog, as part of a series on skiing and riding safety. In the past, when I’ve written about skiing and riding safety, I received some comments that skiing with me might be “boring” or a “bummer.” I beg to differ. […]