Snowmass, Colorado: Family Friendly at Any Age
As a native of Western Colorado, it seems obvious that I would start with a review of Snowmass – the big family resort on our side of the hill. Yes, Vail is bigger. Yes, the scenery at Telluride is...
View ArticleWhen Skiing Ahhh Moments Turn to Skiing Uh Oh Moments
The December issue of SKI magazine features an article by former US Ski Team member and two-time Olympian Edie Thys Morgan called “How to Raise a Skier.” Edie writes about the family skiing “Ahhh...
View ArticlePlease Don’t Eat The Snow!
As a mom, the phrase “Don’t eat…..” has come out of my mouth more than I would like and care to remember. When my sons were younger, the “Don’t eat…” phrase was especially useful, as in “Don’t eat the...
View ArticleWhy Our Family Loves to Ski at Snowmass, Colorado
As you may know by now, we ski Snowmass many days each season. For a change of pace (and opinion), today I offer the perspective of Joy, a mom who took up skiing at the same time as her young daughter....
View ArticleSummer in Snowmass
It’s probably obvious by now that we, here at the home base of the Brave Ski Mom, spend a lot of time in the mountains. Winter, spring, summer and fall, you can find us at altitude. One of our...
View ArticleDownhill Biking: Is Dirt the New Snow?
More and more ski resorts have added dedicated downhill biking trails to their summer offerings. It’s no surprise because downhill biking is surprisingly like skiing. It’s 70 degrees on a clear blue...
View ArticleSkiing Snowmass With Teens
When your children are young it’s easy to find great family ski resorts. Most resorts offer extensive programs for 12-and-unders, including learn to ski and ride classes, day care, craft parties,...
View ArticleWhen Skiing Ahhh Moments Turn to Skiing Uh Oh Moments
The December issue of SKI magazine features an article by former US Ski Team member and two-time Olympian Edie Thys Morgan called “How to Raise a Skier.” Edie writes about the family skiing “Ahhh...
View ArticlePlease Don’t Eat The Snow!
As a mom, the phrase “Don’t eat…..” has come out of my mouth more than I would like and care to remember. When my sons were younger, the “Don’t eat…” phrase was especially useful, as in “Don’t eat the...
View ArticleWhy Our Family Loves to Ski at Snowmass, Colorado
As you may know by now, we ski Snowmass many days each season. For a change of pace (and opinion), today I offer the perspective of Joy, a mom who took up skiing at the same time as her young daughter....
View ArticleSummer in Snowmass
It’s probably obvious by now that we, here at the home base of the Brave Ski Mom, spend a lot of time in the mountains. Winter, spring, summer and fall, you can find us at altitude. One of our...
View ArticleDownhill Biking: Is Dirt the New Snow?
More and more ski resorts have added dedicated downhill biking trails to their summer offerings. It’s no surprise because downhill biking is surprisingly like skiing. It’s 70 degrees on a clear blue...
View ArticleSkiing Snowmass With Teens
When your children are young it’s easy to find great family ski resorts. Most resorts offer extensive programs for 12-and-unders, including learn to ski and ride classes, day care, craft parties,...
View ArticleSnowmass Focuses on Sustainability for World Snow Day 2018
On January 21, 2018, World Snow Day, the Aspen Snowmass Ski and Snowboard School featured tours of an on-mountain microhydroelectric plant at Snowmass Resort, with the added bonus of a free lunch —...
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