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Ski Time is Play Time: A Best Day Ever on Snow Story

March 30, 2021 by braveskimom

Amazingly, we’re coming to the end of another ski season. It has been so fun sharing these Best Day Ever on Snow stories with you this winter. Congratulations again to Abby and Millie, Kiley, Alex, Gracie, and Lola for having their stories chosen for publication. Remember, we will soon be collecting stories for publication next […]

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A Powder Day Is the Best Ski Day Ever!

March 9, 2021 by braveskimom

By Alex S, Eleven Years Old, Eldora Mountain Resort, Colorado While Alex’s best day ever involves skiing in Utah, his home mountain is Eldora Mountain near Boulder, Colorado. My best ski day was at Alta, Utah. The moment I woke up, I was excited for the day’s powder. A few moments later it felt like […]

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The Easiest Way to Put on Skis in Powder

February 25, 2020 by braveskimom

Losing a ski in deep snow can be tricky. First, you have to find your ski. Then you have to put it back on — or help your child put his or her ski back on — in soft snow, often on uneven terrain. Skiing at Alta this winter, we watched a friend tomahawk, bounce […]

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Five Tips for a Great Powder Day

February 7, 2019 by braveskimom

powder day at powderhorn mountain resort

Powder days! We love them and when we’re lucky enough to be skiing on a powder, it’s a special time. I recently blew off my “to-do” list and work to score a few hours at our local ski area, Powderhorn Mountain Resort in Western Colorado. While I was skiing, I thought of five tips that […]

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