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Ski Road Trip: Car Camping Edition!

November 19, 2022
girl on snowboard with mountain view

In spring 2021 I took a ski road trip. I decided to check out two resorts out west – Mammoth and Timberline Lodge. I knew I wanted to spend a few weeks at each and really get to know the towns and resorts. However, I couldn’t afford to rent a place that long so I decided to car camp. I decked out my car with the following and…

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Snowshoe activities year-round

February 20, 2020
girl looking at mountains in Snowshoe WV

I had no idea how amazing West Virginia was until I visited the state’s premier ski resort for the first time. No matter the time of year check out my favorite Snowshoe activities for everything from a fun weekend getaway or full-blown family vacation: There’s something magical about Snowshoe, WV. It’s not the largest or most elite ski resort but I still chose to make it my home.…

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Best ski wear (instructor picks!)

September 9, 2019
Girl in ski gear

When I first started teaching skiing I was pretty clueless about the best ski wear. Honestly, I probably looked like a jerry. Since then I’ve tried a lot of neckups, jackets, socks, snowboard pants, etc. and know what gear rocks and will keep you warm! Here’s what I recommend: Socks – I’ve tried a lot of brands of socks and Smart Wool is by far the most comfortable…

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Winter Park ski mountain adventure

August 26, 2019
Girl at Winter Park ski resort

I’d heard great things about another Alterra-owned resort – Winter Park – so after our season ended I headed west to Colorado. The Winter Park ski season lasts just slightly longer than ours so I was there from March 27-30. The weather was a mix: in the beginning of the trip I was skiing in a t-shirt on a bluebird day and on the last day it was…

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