ski gear
Holiday Gift Guide For Skiers and Riders
Planning to hit the slopes this winter? We've got gifts for everyone in the family. It's all about maximizing time outdoors with our picks for the holiday gear to gift to your favorite skiers and riders. Rossignol Freeride Jacket. This is the year when gear really matters. A ...read more
Easiest Ski and Snowboard Lease for Families
Here's where we are: the ski season looks like a go! As we get ready to ski and ride safely, it's time to think about gear. I have a great service that will SEND you rental for your kids. K2 and SkiEssentials.com have partnered to create an online, season-long lease program and ...read more
Discounts on Gear and Apparel for Ski Moms
Gathering deals for moms who ski. We all know mom is the one who makes a lot of the magic happen. When it comes to planning ski and riding adventures, moms need help (and a little recognition). This page is meant to offer discounts on gear and apparel for ski moms. Related: ...read more
Why You Need Skida Winter Accessories to Stay Stylish in the Cold
I can't imagine winter without Skida. Looking for trendy winter accessories? You've come to the right spot. This female-owned brand is the partner you need in your life for all your outdoor adventures. Here's why you need Skida winter accessories to stay stylish in the cold. ...read more
New York City Winter Style Event with Rossignol
What a treat it was to gather some of my ski mom friends for a night of shopping at the Rossignol boutique in SoHo NYC. The New York City Winter Style Event was hosted by Rossignol and it was the perfect opportunity for us to get ready for the February ski holidays. My ...read more
Valentine's Day Gifts for Skiers and Riders
Since we love skiers and riders so much, it's only natural that the holiday that falls right smack in the middle of winter should be celebrated with winter gear. I've rounded up some of my favorite Valentine's Day Gifts for Skiers and Riders. Valentine's Day Gifts for Skiers and ...read more
What you Need to Know About the Ski Utah Ski Free Passport
Winter is here and we're talking about skiing in Utah. Here's what you need to know about the Ski Utah Passport for 5th and 6th graders -- it's the best way to make skiing with kids affordable. It's great for local Utah families and for those of us who have to fly to the powder. ...read more
Snow Gear Guide for Kids Who Ski and Ride
You might still be eating Halloween candy and thinking about apple picking, but I'm thinking snow. In a few weeks I'll head to Colorado to start our ski season. My girls will be doing pre-season ski training and I'll be making the rounds at the Colorado resorts. Since the snow ...read more
Tips for Buying Ski Boots
A huge thanks to Kristen Lummis (aka https://braveskimom.com/) for contributing to this piece and to our 2019 Family Ski and Snowboard Guide. As you start to fall in love with the sport of skiing, you might want to consider moving from rental equipment to owning your own gear. ...read more
Gear Guide for Kids Snow Sports
It's time to talk ski and snowboarding gear. This week I head out to Colorado to start our ski season. My girls will be in race camps over Thanksgiving and I'll be making the rounds at the Colorado resorts (I aim to ski at five different mountains in two weeks...wish me luck). ...read more
A Better Way to Dry Wet Gloves
In this family, we LOVE to play in the snow. What we don't love is the aftermath. Soggy gloves and damp boots. This winter we discovered the Eco Glove Dryer and it's a better way to dry wet gloves...and mittens, and boots, and running shoes! Since winter doesn't seem to want to ...read more
Snowtastic #SkiMoms Giveaway
You know we love to see ski mamas (and ski dads) playing in the snow with the kiddos. But we also know USUALLY it's the kiddos who get all the cool gear. Well, we are putting an end to that with our Snowtastic #SkiMoms Giveaway! We've got more than $500 worth of prizes to share ...read more
Skea: Best Looking Ski Coats
Finding the best looking ski coats for women isn't easy. A lot of gear is boxy, boring and built for function, not necessarily form. My ski buddy, Kim-Marie, introduced me to Skea—ski fashions made by skiers with a ton of style. The designers are ski instructors, professional ...read more
TransPack Review: Better Ski Gear
We dutifully hit the slopes every weekend with the kids. If you are counting, that's 8 skis, 8 poles, 4 helmets, 8 boots, 8 gloves...you get the picture. It's a lot of expensive gear to keep track of every time we ski Then I started to notice the organized moms on the mountain ...read more