Just in time for Whistler Blackcomb’s spring season, here’s an insider interview with Brave Ski Mom Tara Laitinen. Why Whistler Blackcomb? Whistler is my home mountain, so without a doubt, I am completely biased. Whistler is a big mountain with all of the skiing and bells and whistles that go with a high-end full service resort. […]
Colorado Skiing’s North Stars: Eldora Mountain Resort
On March 8, International Women’s Day, I went skiing with women, a bunch of women, about 80-90 women, on the final day of a multi-week women’s program at Eldora Mountain Resort. It was also the final day of my six-day MAX Pass tour of Colorado’s northernmost ski resorts, or as I’ve been calling them, the North Stars. […]
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“The Best Square Mile in Skiing”: Aspen Mountain Highlights
I don’t know who first called Aspen Mountain “the best square mile in skiing.” But I was reminded of this phrase last season when a friend, and former Aspenite, pulled it out. Was it a marketing slogan? A clever localism? Or something he made up? I have no idea. But it fits. For what Aspen […]
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An Insider’s Guide to Family Skiing at Crested Butte, Colorado
Today, a guest post from Eryn Kaiser, a brave ski mom, passionate educator and outdoor adventure junkie. Eryn’s children are young, so she focuses on skiing with little kids and beginners. Eryn writes about life’s ups and downs at The Gunny Girl. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. When we moved to Gunnison in 2012, […]
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Mountain Playground Group Helps Independent Ski Areas Thrive
When you’re around Jamie Schectman, it’s best to avoid the “R” word. You know, as in “Resort.” Schectman, the co-founder of Mountain Rider’s Alliance (along with Dave Scanlan and Shanie Matthews), is a man with a mission. His goal is ensure that independent ski areas can continue to operate as ski areas, as opposed to […]
