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, one thing became very clear. Skiing is all about … [Read More...] about Skiing is All About Family for Alpine Coach of the Year Jesse Scott
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Catching Up with US Ski Team Legend Ted Ligety
On December 1, 2023 I had fun catching up with US Ski Team legend Ted Ligety in Beaver Creek, Colorado during the Birds of Prey World Cup weekend. While the races were canceled due to adverse weather, chatting with Ted about his career, his family, his … [Read More...] about Catching Up with US Ski Team Legend Ted Ligety
Stay Hydrated to Ski Your Best (+RaveRunner Review)
While we often think about hydration during the summer when we’re hot and thirsty, it’s easy to get dehydrated in winter, especially when you’re skiing at altitude. Staying hydrated will help you 1) feel better and ski stronger, 2) stay warmer and be more … [Read More...] about Stay Hydrated to Ski Your Best (+RaveRunner Review)
There’s a New Ski Diva in Town
Meet Rachel Vecchitto, the new owner of TheSkiDiva.com, a popular, and groundbreaking, website for women who ski (and snowboard). She’s the new ski diva in town. And before we get too far, Rachel wants to make one thing clear, “I own TheSkiDiva.com website … [Read More...] about There’s a New Ski Diva in Town
Holiday Gifts: Technical Ski Clothing from Jack Wolfskin
Good morning! For those of you who have been reading Braveskimom.com for a long time, you know that I ordinarily produce an annual holiday gift guide each November (links to previous guides are here!). Since I'm just reentering the ski journalism world after a … [Read More...] about Holiday Gifts: Technical Ski Clothing from Jack Wolfskin
Where to Stay When You Go Skiing
We've all been there: we are ready to plan a family ski vacation, we know where we want to go, maybe we already have tickets on one of the passes we own, and now, we're looking for lodging. Where to stay when you go skiing depends upon a lot of factors: How … [Read More...] about Where to Stay When You Go Skiing
Here, Hold My Kid: A Film for All of You Brave Ski Moms
It's ski film season, and this year, we're eagerly anticipating a film about brave ski moms, who don't want to give up skiing, just because they've had kids. The film, titled Here, Hold My Kid, features pro skiers Elyse Saugstad and Jackie Paaso. It will debut … [Read More...] about Here, Hold My Kid: A Film for All of You Brave Ski Moms