Packable boot review
Review of Pakems Women’s Cortina – Brickell Reviewed by “QUICK CHICK” , Tracie Max Sachs Tracie, a 5 time World Cup Champion in Speed Skiing, reviewed packable boots by Pakems. She is the American Women’s record…
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An Epic Change: Epic vs Ikon passes (and the book detailing the battle)
Commitment vs freedom. . . a battle individuals grapple with everywhere, including on the ski slopes! Particularly this winter, when appealing prepaid lift pass products abound, commitment can pay off. Vail Resorts continues to offer…
Travel light/have a light impact with Ogio
I recently had the opportunity to check out a few pieces from the Ogio Alpha Convoy line. Ogio built this collection of durable backpacks, luggage, and add-on pieces to withstand the test of time with…
Free hotel stays via Bonvoy Rewards
Free/comped stays Some influencers love the “free travel” showcased on their feeds. However, the adage that there’s no such thing as a free lunch (or expensive swag) rings true here. Do certain people with an…
10,000 Lunges to Paradise: The Art of Télémark Skiing (part 1).
Editor’s note: Tracie Max Sachs reports from the Swiss Alps on her telemark lessons in two parts. This installment focuses on preparation and learning about telemark skiing. For several years, I considered taking up…
Confessions of a sick blogger
Keeping up with snowgrrl is not always easy. I have a full time job as an IP lawyer, albeit with my own practice, and so many other demands on my time. I know that the…
Breckenridge adventure
Last week, I had the opportunity to explore a Breckenridge adventure with a private guide. Ben Pleimann, who works not only as an instructor and private mountain guide, but also trains other instructors, guided and…
Our epic Keystone ski lesson day
Keystone Resort prides itself on more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, including three peaks, five bowls, a cat-skiing adventure, and night skiing. A day of ski lessons with an expert Keystone instructor therefore seemed…
Holidays in the high country
Thanksgiving weekend and the first few days of December 2018 blessed our mountains with snow. Now, the holiday season brings more joy and cheer to Colorado. Resorts are ready to greet guests with wintery events. …
Happy Group Skiing
When the holidays roll around, a lot of friends and family groups roll up to the resorts. Group skiing provides a great way for people to spend time together. Shared group experiences lead to closeness,…