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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The Return on Investment for Family Skiing
Priceless. It’s a word that gets that tossed around carelessly. Sometimes it means something hilariously funny, as in “that joke is priceless!” and sometimes it’s used to crassly sell “stuff” (thanks MasterCard). But when used in all sincerity, priceless means something “so precious that its value cannot be determined.” And for many parents, priceless is the return […]
A New Book from Nat Geo for Skiers, Travelers, and Dreamers
100 Slopes of a Lifetime is a new book from National Geographic for skiers, travelers, and dreamers. Featuring ninety-nine alpine and nordic ski destinations from across the globe (Whistler Blackcomb double dips), the book is equal parts travel guide and aspirational life list. It’s really easy to argue with any sort of “best of” list, […]
Looking Forward, Looking Back as We Anticipate Ski Season
It’s been a long, hot, smoky summer in the West. Apocalyptic, depressing, and tedious are words that come to mind. So when I looked out my window on Saturday morning, taking in the blue sky and a hint of yellow outlining the brilliant apple green of aspen leaves, I felt a tingle of excitement. Winter […]
Tight Turns: Brave Enough Book + Best Value Goggles
Here we are in April! It’s always interesting to me both how short and how long the ski season is. Our local mountain closed Sunday with fantastic spring conditions and much silliness. We’re not done skiing, but the season is winding down. Years ago, I would occasionally publish collections of short reviews of products, books, […]