Destinations for Hitting the Slopes

More and more families are learning the value of the family ski trip. In addition to great exercise, ski trips prepare families for future years of enjoyment while spending time in a winter wonderland. My family and I are avid skiers so I wanted to share some of my favorite destinations with you. If you have never skied before, a few days of lessons and everyone will have a ball. First, I love Squaw Valley in the state of California. With more than 4,000 acres of beginner and intermediate runs, Squaw Valley gets our vote for an excellent destination for … Continue reading

The World of Snow Skiing

Let me preface this blog with the information that I didn’t get to go skiing for the first time until I was about 26 years old. The first time I went, I was equal parts terrified and exhilarated. I had no idea what I was doing and we spent the fifty dollars to get me an hour ‘crash’ course lesson in downhill skiing. I didn’t like the name of it, but I quickly discovered that I loved the world of snow skiing. So What Kinds of Skiing is there? The first type of skiing that most people think of is … Continue reading