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Not The Mama: Catalyst Pedals — Not For Clowns

October 3, 2019 by braveskimom

If cycling and mountain biking are part of your “get in shape for ski season” routine, you’ll interested in these new bike pedals from Fruita, Colorado-based Catalyst Pedals. By Martin Griff Last winter I took my Trek Stache 9 mid-fattie (29 inch wheels with 3 inch wide tires) bicycle along on a two month skiing […]

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Filed Under: Biking, Getting in Shape, Mountain Biking Tagged With: get in shape for ski season, mountain biking

Epic Discovery at Breckenridge Brings Summer Fun to New Heights

August 28, 2017 by braveskimom

hanging from the zip line on the Expedition zip line tour at breckenridge colorado

There are many ways to spend a sunny summer day with your family in the Colorado Rockies. You can go biking. You can go hiking. Or if you’re in Breckenridge, you can go Epic. Epic Discovery Alpine Camp The Epic Discovery Alpine Camp opened on Peak 8 in July. Developed in partnership with the United […]

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Filed Under: Biking, Colorado, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Ski Resort Reviews, Travel, United States Tagged With: Biking, Colorado, Family, friends, Hiking, mountain biking, ski resort reviews, travel

Summer at Ski Resorts: Six Bucket List Experiences for Families

July 3, 2017 by braveskimom

skiing at valle nevada chile

Apologies for the misfire last Monday, when I mistakenly published this as an unfinished post. It’s in much better form now!  Summer is short. And while that’s great news for those of us who love winter and live to ski, it’s bad news for those of us who want to experience everything warm weather offers. […]

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Filed Under: Biking, Canada, Chile, Downhill Biking, Hiking, Idaho, Mountain Biking, New Mexico, Outdoor Adventure, Road Biking, Travel, United States Tagged With: Biking, Family, Family Skiing, Hiking, learning new stuff, mountain biking, ski, ski resorts, skiing

Five Most Breathtaking European Mountain Bike Trails

June 12, 2017 by braveskimom

mountain biking the rescued trail in Austria

A guest post from Amanda Wilks of MountainBikesReviewed.com.  Mountain biking is one of summer’s favorite pursuits. It’s popular for many reasons, not in the least that it allows you to get an excellent workout, while exploring unfamiliar places and beautiful scenery. In particular, Europe is home to stunning, history-rich bike trails, many of which are suitable for […]

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Summer Fun at Ski Resorts

May 30, 2016 by braveskimom

a man crossing a suspension bridge above Banff Alberta Canada

Summer in the mountains is beautiful. Newly greened meadows, released from the monochromatic white and grey of winter, pop with colorful wildflowers. Creeks and rivers, swollen with snowmelt, rush by reflecting and refracting warm sunlight and lending a melodious rhythm to mountain life. Temperatures are moderate, cool breezes are many. It’s an idyllic time of year, both […]

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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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