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Skiing is All About Family for Alpine Coach of the Year Jesse Scott

January 30, 2024 by braveskimom

When our sons were ski racing, Jesse Scott was one of their (and our!) favorite ski coaches. In 2023, Scott was honored as the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) Coach of the Year. I recently wrote an article about Scott for the Colorado Mesa University magazine, The Maverick. In chatting with him, […]

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Catching Up with US Ski Team Legend Ted Ligety

January 23, 2024 by braveskimom

On December 1, 2023 I had fun catching up with US Ski Team legend Ted Ligety in Beaver Creek, Colorado during the Birds of Prey World Cup weekend. While the races were canceled due to adverse weather, chatting with Ted about his career, his family, his favorite resorts, and his future was a highlight. Ligety, […]

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The US Ski Racing Pipeline: Creating Lifelong Love for the Sport

January 25, 2022 by braveskimom

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This post was written in fall 2020 for FIS Snowkidz. Since it’s publication in winter 2021, Alice McKennis retired from the US Ski Team. I see her online now coaching the next generation of racers, doing her part within the US ski racing pipeline. When Alice McKennis began ski racing, it was because of her […]

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Not The Mama: The Slippery Slope of Ski Race Photography

December 18, 2018 by braveskimom

By Martin Griff During the past three Thanksgiving weekends, the planet’s best women skiers, and huge crowds of their fans, gathered at the “Beast of the East” for the Audi FIS World Cup.  I was feeling a little sad about missing the World Cup ski races at Killington Resort in central Vermont last month . […]

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How to Choose a Junior Ski Racing Program

October 3, 2018 by braveskimom

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Do you have a child who loves skiing and wants to be a ski racer? We did. And without a doubt, I can tell you that junior ski racing turned our boys into fantastic skiers at a very young age. Today, tips on choosing a junior ski racing program that best suits your child and your […]

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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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