Adventure Not War made the festival rounds last spring. It features Robin Brown, who lives in the same town as me, and is a very brave ski mom. In the film, Brown and two friends return to Iraq where they served together. This time they are skiing in Iraq and reconciling their memories and emotions. […]
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A Little Sabbatical. A Lot of Perspective. A Better Braveskimom.com.
A funny thing happened last winter. Actually, it wasn’t very funny and like a pebble dropped into a lake, it had repercussions far beyond what I anticipated. The background is boring and technical. But the outcome is all good. Facebook has long been a page view generator for braveskimom.com. But when Facebook changed their algorithm […]
Ski to the Level of Your Smile
Mark Conlon is an Alpine ski instructor in Colorado. He’s been teaching for over thirty years. And, as he explains, “I’ve seen and heard more than my share of ski-related sayings — some have been good, some entertaining and some just bad.” Among the best, however, is the saying he shared with me last spring […]
What to Pack in Your Ski Bag, Tips from 10 Freeskiers
What do you pack in your ski bag? How do you pack for a ski trip? These are good questions, because aside from the ordinary stuff that everyone carries, like ski boots and helmets, each of us probably has something quirky or unique that we throw in. In March, I received a three question survey […]
Snowbasin Resort Avalanche Dogs Pay Their Own Way at Annual Fundraiser
It’s hard to resist an avalanche rescue dog. While some of us adore all dogs, avy dogs are special. It’s not that they are necessarily cuter or smarter than the average family pet. But they are impressively trained and their lifesaving skills increase their appeal. Here’s just one impressive statistic: One avalanche dog can cover […]