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Three New Learn-to Ski Tools for Children
Harnesses, hula hoops, and Edgie-Wedgies. When we were helping our young sons learn how to ski, these were the tools at our disposal. Today, parents have many more choices, with products coming out each season. Here are reviews of three new tools (plus an enduring shout-out to the Edgie-Wedgie), along with a giveaway from SkiRing™. If […]
The Braveskimom Holiday Gift Guide, 2016
Welcome to this year’s BSM Holiday Gift Guide, featuring our favorite products of 2016. In addition to featuring gift ideas for women, men and children, we’re thrilled to have two weeks of giveaways. The first one starts today and you’ll find more information in the product descriptions and at the end of this post. Head to Toe Buff […]
Gear Notes: An Innovative New Ski Boot Bag from Kulkea
The Tandem Ski Boot Bag I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: a good ski boot bag can make a ski mom’s day. Frankly, a good ski boot bag can make anyone’s day. When it comes to efficiently organizing, neatly storing and easily transporting ski gear and clothing, I’m all in on ski boot bags. […]
Why People Try Skiing and Why They Stop Skiing
Say it isn’t so. As a passionate skier, with a houseful of passionate skiers, it’s nearly incomprehensible to me why someone would try skiing once and never go back. I mean, what’s not to love, right? Wrong. A recent study by Boulder-based consulting firm RRC Associates trains a strong light on what new skiers really […]