Today a guest post (about something I’ll never try — but maybe you will) from Ritch, who blogs at heelsidechill.com. When the snow stops falling, and it all melts away, what is there for a skier or snowboarder to do? Sure, there is always golf or hiking, but there simply are not that many activities […]
Slant Skis: Handcrafted Skis from Lake Tahoe
A few years ago, my sons and I skied Squaw Valley and visited the Slant Skis factory. Josh Bennett, the company founder, gave us a tour and we learned a lot about how skis are designed and built. And while I had every intention of writing about this experience, I never did (sorry Josh). So […]
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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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Terrain Park Safety 101: A Guide for Brave Ski Moms and Dads
I know a lot of things about family skiing. But I don’t know anything about terrain parks. Recognizing my ignorance about all things freestyle and terrain park, I recently spent a morning with Jason Hartmann, the Snowmass Snowboard Program Coordinator, talking about terrain park safety and etiquette. Hartmann suggested reviewing the skier and snowboarder […]
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Why Our Family Loves Skiing at Mount Bohemia, Michigan
Today, an interview with Brave Ski Dad Tom Cook. Mount Bohemia has near-legendary status amongst free skiers and those who like their challenges cold. It’s often ranked among the harder resorts in North America, not just in the Midwest. Tom is a self-described data nerd, sherpa, husband, and dad living in Michigan. He grew up XC skiing, but his […]
