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In this episode Nicole and Sarah take a trip to Big Snow, American Dream in Rutherford, New Jersey, the only indoor skiing and riding facility in North America with actual snow. Their clever and novel business model is suited to beginners and seasoned skiers alike. Big Snow is a great place to learn and a perfect spot to tap into a ski-lover’s thirst for snowy escapes.

Big Snow includes 4 skiable acres, a veritable drop of 160 ft and 4 chair/surface lifts. 

The entire process from buying your ski package online to getting your rental gear set up and hitting the snow was very streamlined and well organized. There were friendly, helpful staff members throughout the facility.

After skiing a few hours we met with Trish McLeod, Director of Resorts Sales & Marketing at Snow Partners (the parent company of Big Snow). Trish shares her insights into Big Snow’s goal to grow participation in snow sports by making it affordable and accessible.  Their terrain based learning model guides new skiers and riders through their first turns in a way that is both safe and fun.

The Snow Day Package includes everything you need to ski from outerwear to equipment and even complementary lessons.  The only thing you need to bring are your gloves or mittens and socks, and if you do not have those The Shop at Big Snow has one of the largest selections we have ever seen at a ski shop.

Big Snow offers a variety of ski and ride access packages from one time to monthly subscriptions.

Big Snow has a very welcoming and positive atmosphere and is proud to be the most socially and ethnically diverse ski area in the world!

Resources: 

Nicole’s article on Big Snow

Big Snow’s Snow Day Package

Camp Big for Ages 5-12

Terrain Based Learning Model

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Website: https://www.bigsnowamericandream.com

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah host Rebecca Walsh, ski mom to 2 boys (ages 9 and 10) living in Laramie, Wyoming. Rebecca grew up in Bozeman, Montana and learned to ski as a toddler - both alpine and cross country skiing.

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Rebecca is the founder of Hike Like a Woman, a platform (website, YouTube, mini-courses, podcast+) focused on getting women outside, learning new skills and exploring with confidence. 

Rebecca tells us all about her latest ventures and how being diagnosed with breast cancer led her to focus her businesses on what she loves - skiing and hiking. 

Rebecca takes us through her journey to founding Hike Like a Woman - and where it is now.  Rebecca has developed a wide range of “Hike Like a Woman” resources from YouTube (how to videos) to podcasts (see links below).  

We get some great insights into how to simplify your approach to hiking - and just get out there.  Rebecca has some great tips for how to connect with other outdoor groups in your community (start with the local gear shop). 

Rebecca takes us through the basics/essential supplies for taking a day hike with your children - including water, first aid kit, and plenty of snacks! 

We learn about Rebecca’s BRAVE framework to show women the power of outdoor adventure:

Believe in yourself.
Research + Learn
Acquire Skills
Visualize Success
Explore

We discuss the potential risks of hiking from wildlife to injuries and how outdoor education and risk management can be the foundation for a safe hiking experience.  And most importantly, we talk about the benefits of getting outdoors and hiking solo or with your family!

Resources: 

Lone Moose Ski Shop

Snowy Range Ski Area

Guide to Safe Solo Hiking

What to Pack for a Day Hike 

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Website: https://www.hikelikeawoman.com
On YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/HikeLikeAWoman
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In this episode Nicole and Sarah host Joyce Shulman, ski mom, entrepreneur, writer, speaker, community builder and walker.  Joyce is the CEO and Founder of 99 Walks and Jetti Fitness. 

Joyce learned to ski in her late 20’s and fell in love with it from her first run at Mount Snow.  Joyce and her family love to ski together everywhere from Vail to Okemo. 

Joyce tells us about her latest mission to get a million women walking their way to better through 99 Walks.

We get some great insights into the powerful benefits of walking with a friend and learn about jetti poles (walking poles that turn walking into a full body workout).  Joyce shares more details in her Ted Talk.

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Website: www.99walks.fit 

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah host Kristina Von Trapp Frame, ski mom and director at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. 

Kristina is the granddaughter of Maria and Captain Von Trapp and she tells us her family’s history that led them from Austria to settle in Vermont. She shares stories about her unique experience growing up playing and working at the Trapp Family Lodge. 

We get a great description of the beautiful 2,600 acre Trapp Family Lodge hillside setting with views of Stowe.  The resort is so full of things to do in all seasons - from miles of cross country ski trails to mountain biking, trail running and tennis the options are endless.  

Kristina talks about her love of trail running and gives us the basics and advice for getting started.

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This week we’re sharing a special interview Nicole did with Heidi Dusek of the Ordinary Sherpa Podcast.

Ordinary Sherpa inspires families to turn their adventure dreams to experiences. The podcast episodes help families define adventure, be inspired from other families on this journey, and be supported by a tribe of Sherpas helping you to reach your summit.  In this episode, Nicole shares her journey as a ski mom. We mention two popular posts in this episode:

10 States Where Kids Ski Free: https://www.momtrends.com/travel/10-states-where-kids-ski-free

10 things to get ready for Ski Season: https://www.momtrends.com/ski/ten-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-get-ready-for-ski-season

Get details on the Ordinary Sherpa Podcast here

https://ordinarysherpa.com/

About Heidi: Heidi’s passion lies in challenging the status quo, driving change and delivering experiences. She and her husband live in Wisconsin with 3 children and spend a considerable amount of time outdoors, remodeling their third generation farm house, mastering un-tourism, and creating connections with people around the world. Get to know Heidi better by listening to Episode 001: Our Adventure Story.

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With big trips and everyday joys, a life of adventure awaits you. Whether you enjoy traveling or staying close to home, you'll love this book. Soak up everyday adventures exploring new places, trying new experiences, finding fun in everything, and making play more prevalent than screens.

You do not need to go back to normal. Beyond Normal is a field guide to help your family navigate an adventurous life filled with authentic experiences. Throughout this guide, you will find ways to assess your risk tolerance, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and find community. Venture forth!

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah recap the first season of the Ski Moms Fun Podcast. They recap the successes of the season and prep for the offseason. 

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Avant Ski Guide to Multi-Resort Ski Passes 2022-2023

Bern Ski Helmets

Share Winter Foundation

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah host Wendy and Danica Carey.  Wendy is the CFO and Danica is the Director of Marketing at Seirus Innovation.  Seirus Innovation makes cutting edge gear to keep you warm using the latest fabrics, the most advanced technologies, and a unique R&D process.  They were the first to bring rechargeable heated gloves to market, and have 19 patents aimed at making your outdoor experience warm and comfortable.

Wendy and Danica tell us all about their favorite Seirus products, old and new (see links below).

Wendy tells us her ski story, starting as a kid visiting Palisades Tahoe, she fell in love with the mountains and the woods.   Danica shares a favorite story, learning to ski with her mom as a toddler at Mammoth.

Wendy walked us through the history of Seirus, starting with the invention of cat tracks and ski masks, and expanding to all sorts of amazing products to keep your hands, face and feet warm. 

We learned about the R&D process at Seirus that includes people both inside and outside the company and brings diverse perspectives to solve problems for their customers.  Danica grew up in the ski industry and gives us her views on strong women in the industry that have shaped her life and career.

We also discussed the ways Seirus has led the snowsports industry to improve diversity from the inside out - as well as how the company gives back.

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On Instagram: https://instagram.com/seirus_gear
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/seirusgear
On YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SeirusInnovation

Resources:

Read Danica’s article titled “It’s Time to Reconsider What Skiers Think is Cool” in Ski Magazine
Snowsports Industries America

Favorite Seirus Products:

• Seirus Innovation 2116 Heatwave Cold Weather Glove Liner https://amzn.to/3Dm6bXk
• Seirus Men's Heat Touch Hellfire Mitt https://amzn.to/3tOzbE0
• Seirus Innovation 4150 Cat Tracks Boot Sole Protectors for added Comfort and Traction https://amzn.to/3tPXOQR
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In this episode Nicole and Sarah host ski mom Melanie Drouin, an administrator and ski club advisor at an all girls school in Akron, Ohio. Melanie talks to us about giving back to her local community by getting girls on snow for the first time.

Melanie tell us about some of the barriers the girls face - primarily financial barriers like program costs and the expense of quality ski clothes.  We were surprised to learn that after Melanie’s local mountain (Boston Mills Brandywine) was bought by Vail Resorts, the school ski club program was cut down from 2 months to only 5 ski days. 

Melanie guides the girls and their families through every step from finding the right gear (base layers, mittens) to walking in ski boots for the first time. 

Another challenge Melanie shared is that the girls have trouble finding ski helmets that fit over their braids, beads and other hairstyles that do not seem to be even considered by helmet manufacturers. 

Melanie’s family loves skiing at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York which sounds like an amazing family owned ski area and community that we hope to visit some day!

Resources:

Holiday Valley Ski Resort

Boston Mills Brandywine

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah host ski mom Sabina Gault. Sabina is the mother of two skier/riders and the President & CEO of Konnect Agency.

Sabina shares her path from learning to ski as a child in Romania to navigating ski trips from LA to Jackson Hole, Big Sky or Whistler. Sabina plans her trips last minute so she knows there will be good snow conditions when they arrive. 

We were impressed to learn that even though Sabina lives in sunny LA, she still manages to get plenty of days on snow with her family. 

Sabina gives insights into where the ski industry is doing well marketing to moms and kids, and where she thinks things could be improved. 

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Konnect Agency

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On Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabinagault

Resources:

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

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Whistler Mountain

Big Sky Resort

June Mountain

Mammoth Mountain

Jackson Hole

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah host ski mom Kristen Lummis. Kristen is the mother of two skiers and the founder of braveskimoms.com, an incredible resource for ski moms with over 1,000 articles on everything from why skiing is good for moms and families to how cold is too cold to ski.

Kristen shares her path to become one of the first female ski industry influencers. Kristen started writing parent/child focused resort reviews and expanded into gear reviews, ski lessons and everything she learned along the way with her own family. 

Kristen tells us about some great ski areas that you may not have heard of like Powderhorn, Sunlight, Homewood, White Pass and Bogus Basin, resorts where you can avoid the crowds, traffic and sky high prices.

Keep up with the latest from Kristen!

BraveSkiMom.com (tip: use the search function to navigate over 1000 posts)

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Resources:

Remote Ski Areas Where You Can Get Away From Crowds

Colorado Gems Pass

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