The Brave Ski Mom

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Snowbasin Resort Avalanche Dogs Pay Their Own Way at Annual Fundraiser

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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 […]

Ride the Comet Bobsled at Utah Olympic Park

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“I knew someone who was in really good shape. She couldn’t move her neck for three days after riding the bobsled,” my new acquaintance told me. I was talking with a group of Park City locals about the Comet Bobsled ride at Utah Olympic Park. For a fee, which goes to support the U.S. Olympic […]

This Season’s Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Passes

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If you’re a seasoned skier or snowboarder, you’ve probably already renewed your pass for this season — those springtime deals are just too good. Still, early fall is a great time to score a single mountain pass or one of the ever-growing number of multi-mountain passes, such as the Epic Pass, Mountain Collective and the […]

Skiing Alta is a Family Tradition

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The first time we took our boys to ski Alta, Utah, they were still in elementary school. My husband and I planned our trip as a Spring Break escape. Upon hearing the plan, our sons were dismayed. “Ski Utah?” they questioned. “Why would we do that? We’re from Colorado.” After one day at Alta, they […]

North America’s Favorite Powder Day Resorts

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Here’s something you may have already guessed: I’m the mom who let’s her kid skip school on powder days. When they were entering grade school, a teacher/friend told me this was a bad idea. “It makes it hard on the teachers. They have to repeat material just for your kids,” she explained. I didn’t listen […]