Even When I Feel Like a Loser, It Turns Out I’m A Winner
On October 10th, I was feeling sorry for myself. It was raining —again – a not uncommon experience in Colorado during the fall of 2013. My husband was in Aspen partying with friends from college, many...
View ArticleProfessional Skier Zack Giffin Skis Large, Lives Tiny
When Zack Giffin was growing up in the mountains above Boulder, Colorado, he had a lot of important men in his life. First, there was his grandfather, a man who loved to drive, especially in the...
View ArticlePyrrhic Victories: What’s A Mom To Do?
When our son was 9 years old, he placed second overall for the season in our local ski racing club. It was his first year of racing and he was absolutely thrilled. His coaches congratulated him,...
View ArticleExperiences Make Us More Happy Than Stuff
I saw this infographic back in February. There is some food for thought here. And remember, to paraphrase Humphrey Bogart, “we’ll always have skiing.” Thank goodness!
View ArticleMeet Dee, A Brave Ski Mom Who Started Skiing at 40
Happy Mother’s Day! As in year’s past, I’m thrilled to feature an inspiring ski mom in this space today. Please meet Dee Oujiri, a ski mom who took up snowsports at 40, became a ski instructor at...
View ArticleMeet Nadia Guerriero: An Inspiring Ski Mom
Merry Christmas Ski Moms (and Dads)! I’m sure some of you spent yesterday skiing with your families. Or today maybe some of you are skiing with your families! Enjoy every moment. And then, just for...
View ArticleGreetings from the Brave Ski Mom on International Women’s Day
I wish I could say I thought of making this video on my own. But I didn’t. Yesterday, when I opened my email, there was a message from Andrew Cholinski, the coordinator for the FIS Bring Children to...
View ArticleUNINTERRUPTED: Lindsey Vonn Talks Skiing and Money with Maverick Carter
Just this. Six minutes of real, conversation between UNINTERRUPTED CEO Maverick Carter and Olympic and World Cup Alpine Skiing Champion Lindsey Vonn. It’s a fascinating conversation about money, world...
View ArticleFive Reasons Why I Am Going on Sabbatical
Remember when you were in school and summer meant VACATION? Summer was a break from the 9-month routine of classes, books, homework and tests. Not that school wasn’t fun, a lot of it was. But after 9...
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