Shop the Ski Mom's Mother's Day Gift GuideWe know things get busy in December, so we're revisiting one of our FAVORITE topics...ski travel. In this episode we talk with Brianne Manz, ski mom of 3 (ages 14, 12, 10) and founder of Stroller in the City. Brianne went to ski in Europe at an all-inclusive Club Med resort. We were fascinated with this concept.  We were so excited to learn about the family’s ski trip to Club Med La Rosiere in the French Alps. The resort is located on the border of France, Switzerland and Italy, they flew into Geneva and Club Med provided transportation to the resort.  Brianne shares all her best travel tips.Keep up with the Latest from Brianne!Website: https://strollerinthecity.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strollerinthecityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strollerinthecityColorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthShop the Ski Mom's Mother's Day Gift GuideIn this episode we meet Peggy Shinn, a freelance writer and author with extensive experience covering ski racing, Olympic athletes, and winter sports. Peggy started skiing at a young age and ski raced through college. Peggy transitioned from technical writing to sports journalism, covering ski events for local papers and national publications. Peggy began working with the U.S. Olympic Committee in 2008, covering all Olympic sports on their website. We loved learning about the many Olympic Games Peggy has covered including Shaun White's gold medal performances. Peggy tells us about her book, World Class which dives into the teamwork culture behind the successful U.S. women's cross-country ski team. The book provides insights on team dynamics, athlete injuries/comebacks and the need for more female coaches and reporters in sports media. Peggy’s Books World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Teamand  Deluge: Tropical Storm Irene, Vermont’s Flash Floods, and How One Small State Saved ItKeep up with Peggy:  https://pegmcshinn.com/about/ and @pegmcshinnColorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode we meet Peggy Shinn, a freelance writer and author with extensive experience covering ski racing, Olympic athletes, and winter sports. Peggy started skiing at a young age and ski raced through college. Peggy transitioned from technical writing to sports journalism, covering ski events for local papers and national publications. Peggy began working with the U.S. Olympic Committee in 2008, covering all Olympic sports on their website. We loved learning about the many Olympic Games Peggy has covered including Shaun White's gold medal performances. Peggy tells us about her book, World Class which dives into the teamwork culture behind the successful U.S. women's cross-country ski team. The book provides insights on team dynamics, athlete injuries/comebacks and the need for more female coaches and reporters in sports media. We also talk to Peggy about how she makes time to get out and ski from her home in Vermont. Keep up with the Latest from Peggy:Website: https://pegmcshinn.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegmcshinnResources:Peggy’s Books World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Teamand  Deluge: Tropical Storm Irene, Vermont’s Flash Floods, and How One Small State Saved ItselfKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthIn this episode we meet Maria Baker, the founder of Nobody’s Princess, a size and shape inclusive brand of ski and snowboard pants for women. Maria started snowboarding with friends about 9 years ago (at age 30) and instantly fell in love with being on the snow. Right away, Maria struggled to find snow pants that fit her properly. She kept ripping them, squeezing into pants that did not fit well and felt uncomfortable.  When covid impacted Maria’s job in travel, she saw it was the right time to launch Nobody’s Princess. After some researching and networking Maria used indigogo and kickstarter to launch her snow pants. Nobody’s Princess snow pants have sizing that includes different lengths (short, regular, tall) in sizes 2-20.  The snow pants come in a variety of fun colors like aqua, violet and raspberry.We loved learning about how Maria sourced real life women from her local Facebook group to model her pants.Maria also tells us about the ski resorts in Australia, including Buller and Thredbo and her favorite apres ski snacks.Keep up with the Latest from Nobody’s Princess:Website: https://nobodysprincess.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobodysprincessapparelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobodysprincessapparelResources:Buller Ski Resort (Australia) Thredbo Ski Resort Perisher Ski ResortColorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode we meet Maria Baker, the founder of Nobody’s Princess, a size and shape inclusive brand of ski and snowboard pants for women. Maria started snowboarding with friends about 9 years ago (at age 30) and instantly fell in love with being on the snow. Right away, Maria struggled to find snow pants that fit her properly. She kept ripping them, squeezing into pants that did not fit well and felt uncomfortable.  When covid impacted Maria’s job in travel, she saw it was the right time to launch Nobody’s Princess. After some researching and networking Maria used indigogo and kickstarter to launch her snow pants. Nobody’s Princess snow pants have sizing that includes different lengths (short, regular, tall) in sizes 2-20.  The snow pants come in a variety of fun colors like aqua, violet and raspberry.We loved learning about how Maria sourced real life women from her local Facebook group to model her pants.Maria also tells us about the ski resorts in Australia, including Buller and Thredbo and her favorite apres ski snacks.Keep up with the Latest from Nobody’s Princess:Website: https://nobodysprincess.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobodysprincessapparelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobodysprincessapparelResources:Buller Ski Resort (Australia) Thredbo Ski Resort Perisher Ski ResortKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode we meet with Jessica Winstanley a ski and squash mom, who carves out time from her busy life in NYC to ski Plattekill Mountain. Plattekill has everything Jess and her family are looking for in a local ski resort, located in Roxbury, New York, a 3 hour drive from New York City.Jessica grew up in Canada, and started skiing in her Dad’s backpack before she was even one year old. At age 7 Jessica started a ski and race program and loved skiing from a very young age. In college, Jessica got to explore skiing in Europe and eventually found herself living in Aspen, Colorado with some friends.  Jessica was then drawn to a job in squash tournament event management in NYC and Frankfurt, Germany. This is where Jess met her husband, Peter Nicol, a professional squash player. Jessica tells us more about the sport of squash. We learn about what we would expect to see at a squash match and some of the basis rules. Squash is a physically demanding sport that requires some serious strategy. It’s fast paced and a great workout. But to bring it back to skiing, Jessica knew early on that skiing was going to be part of their family life.  The family started at Mohawk Mountain (Cornwall, CT) and went on to other areas within driving distance of NYC. Eventually Jess found her happy place, Plattekill Mountain (Roxbury, NY) first taking day trips and then renting a seasonal ski house.  Jessica had great things to say about the mountain’s race and learn to ski programs. Plattekill sounds fantastic and we hope to get the chance to check it out very soon!Keep up with the Latest from Nicol Squash:Website: www.nicolsquash.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolsquashFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolracketsResources:Mohawk Mountain (Cornwall, CT) Family Rentals near Mohawk MountainPlattekill Ski ProgramsKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthIn this episode we meet with Jessica Winstanley a ski and squash mom, who carves out time from her busy life in NYC to ski Plattekill Mountain. Plattekill has everything Jess and her family are looking for in a local ski resort, located in Roxbury, New York, a 3 hour drive from New York City.Jessica tells us more about the sport of squash. We learn about what we would expect to see at a squash match and some of the basis rules. Squash is a physically demanding sport that requires some serious strategy. It’s fast paced and a great workout. But to bring it back to skiing, Jessica knew early on that skiing was going to be part of their family life.  The family started at Mohawk Mountain (Cornwall, CT) and went on to other areas within driving distance of NYC. Eventually Jess found her happy place, Plattekill Mountain (Roxbury, NY) first taking day trips and then renting a seasonal ski house.  Jessica had great things to say about the mountain’s race and learn to ski programs. Keep up with the Latest from Nicol Squash:Website: www.nicolsquash.comResources:Mohawk Mountain (Cornwall, CT) Family Rentals near Mohawk MountainPlattekill Ski ProgramsColorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthMeet Christine Anderson, a ski mom who has been skiing at Stratton (Winhall, Vermont) her whole life. Christine gives us tips and insights to navigate Stratton Mountain for a great family ski day. We learn about Christine’s early childhood ski days learning to ski in Vermont with her family. Christine met her husband at Stratton and got married at the Stratton base lodge,but that’s a story for a different podcast 🙂Stratton is a popular ski destination for families from nearby New York and New England since it’s southern Vermont and a bit more accessible.  Christine gives us the lay of the land at Stratton, which has two base areas (Snow Bowl and Sun Bowl). Weekends and holidays do get busy at Stratton and Christine recommends starting your day at Sun Bowl, which as the name implies is sunny and warm earlier in the day, and often less crowded.We talk about lodging, local markets, and all sorts of activities to do in Stratton and nearby Manchester, Vermont.  We learned all about the wide variety of learn to ski/board programs at Stratton, some of which you need to register for well before winter to secure a spot. Stratton has an 8 person gondola, high speed lifts and terrain for every ability. There is also tubing which is always a favorite, don’t forget to make a reservation.  In addition, Stratton has nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling (for adults & kids). Colorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeMeet Christine Anderson, a ski mom who has been skiing at Stratton (Winhall, Vermont) her whole life. Christine gives us tips and insights to navigate Stratton Mountain for a great family ski day. We learn about Christine’s early childhood ski days learning to ski in Vermont with her family. Christine met her husband at Stratton and got married at the Stratton base lodge,but that’s a story for a different podcast 🙂Stratton is a popular ski destination for families from nearby New York and New England since it’s southern Vermont and a bit more accessible.  Christine gives us the lay of the land at Stratton, which has two base areas (Snow Bowl and Sun Bowl). Weekends and holidays do get busy at Stratton and Christine recommends starting your day at Sun Bowl, which as the name implies is sunny and warm earlier in the day, and often less crowded.We talk about lodging, local markets,and all sorts of activities to do in Stratton and nearby Manchester, Vermont.  Christine describes the pedestrian Stratton Village that families love with everything from outdoor dining, firepits, a candy shop and great retail shops. We learned all about the wide variety of learn to ski/board programs at Stratton, some of which you need to register for well before winter to secure a spot. Stratton has an 8 person gondola, high speed lifts and terrain for every ability. There is also tubing which is always a favorite, don’t forget to make a reservation.  In addition, Stratton has nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling (for adults & kids). Get the Latest from StrattonWebsite:https://www.stratton.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strattonresort/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrattonMountain/X: https://twitter.com/StrattonResortResources: Ski School ProgramsKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeKing Pine Ski Area: Amanda shares insights about the unique charm of King Pine Ski Area. Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, it offers family-friendly slopes, breathtaking views, and a cozy alpine atmosphere.Family Skiing: Amanda discusses her experiences skiing with her family. From spending time in the glades to enjoying après-ski, she emphasizes the joy of creating lasting memories on the slopes.Après-Ski Rituals: Amanda spills the beans on her favorite post-ski rituals. Whether it’s gathering around the fireplace, swapping ski stories, or indulging in comfort food, après-ski moments are an essential part of the skiing lifestyle.Trip Planning: Amanda shares tips for planning the perfect family vacation to New Hampshire.Community Spirit: Amanda reflects on the tight-knit ski community at King Pine. It’s not just about skiing; it’s about fostering connections, supporting one another, and celebrating the love for snow.Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthHighlights from the Conversation:King Pine Ski Area: Amanda shares insights about the unique charm of King Pine Ski Area. Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, it offers family-friendly slopes, breathtaking views, and a cozy alpine atmosphere.Family Skiing: Amanda discusses her experiences skiing with her family. From spending time in the glades to enjoying après-ski, she emphasizes the joy of creating lasting memories on the slopes.Après-Ski Rituals: Amanda spills the beans on her favorite post-ski rituals. Whether it’s gathering around the fireplace, swapping ski stories, or indulging in comfort food, après-ski moments are an essential part of the skiing lifestyle.Trip Planning: Amanda shares tips for planning the perfect family vacation to New Hampshire.Community Spirit: Amanda reflects on the tight-knit ski community at King Pine. It’s not just about skiing; it’s about fostering connections, supporting one another, and celebrating the love for snow.Colorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthIn this episode we meet with sisters, Kailey and Karissa, the founders of Iksplor.  Karissa is the CEO, Kailey is the Chief Marketing Officer. Iksplor is a Jackson Hole based, sustainably sourced, ski base layer clothing company.  All their clothing is made from ethically sourced extra fine merino wool that makes outdoor adventures easier, longer and cozier!  Iksplor makes clothing for the whole family from infant to adults. They share their early childhood memories of skiing with their grandfather and parents starting at ages 2 & 3 years old. The sisters grew up in Colorado, skiing mainly on the weekends at Vail.We learn about the inspiration that led Kailey and Karissa to start Iksplor and why they decided to focus on ski base layers. They think that base layers make or break your ski day or outdoor adventure, we could not agree more. It was really interesting to learn about how the sisters landed on merino wool, what is so special about it and how to properly care for your wool base layers. Iksplor has a wide variety of products including socks, hats and their newest first to market nursing base layer top. We also talk about how they divide and conquer the many roles they have to play to keep Iksplor running smoothly - ranging from sales and marketing to product design. Karissa and Kailey share all sorts of great insider tips on Jackson Hole and Snow King - from where to eat with kids to their favorite bakery and coffee shop. Keep up with the Latest from IksplorWebsite: https://iksplor.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgoiksplorColorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode we meet with sisters, Kailey and Karissa, the founders of Iksplor.  Karissa is the CEO, Kailey is the Chief Marketing Officer. Iksplor is a Jackson Hole based, sustainably sourced, ski base layer clothing company.  All their clothing is made from ethically sourced extra fine merino wool that makes outdoor adventures easier, longer and cozier!  Iksplor makes clothing for the whole family from infant to adults. They share their early childhood memories of skiing with their grandfather and parents starting at ages 2 & 3 years old. The sisters grew up in Colorado, skiing mainly on the weekends at Vail.We learn about the inspiration that led Kailey and Karissa to start Iksplor and why they decided to focus on ski base layers. They think that base layers make or break your ski day or outdoor adventure, we could not agree more. It was really interesting to learn about how the sisters landed on merino wool, what is so special about it and how to properly care for your wool base layers. Iksplor has a wide variety of products including socks, hats and their newest first to market nursing base layer top. We also talk about how they divide and conquer the many roles they have to play to keep Iksplor running smoothly - ranging from sales and marketing to product design. Karissa and Kailey share all sorts of great insider tips on Jackson Hole and Snow King - from where to eat with kids to their favorite bakery and coffee shop. Keep up with the Latest from IksplorWebsite: https://iksplor.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgoiksplorKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthIn this episode we meet Annie Kao and Darcie Renn of Alterra Mountain Company. Annie is the Vice President of Social Responsibility and Darcie Renn is the Vice President of Sustainability. Alterra Mountain Company owns the Ikon Pass and a wide portfolio of ski destinations across the US and Canada. We learn about Annie and Darcie’s career path that led them to their roles at Alterra. They share the focus and goals of their teams that include carbon reduction,renewable energy and much more. Read the full impact report here. We talk about ways guests can play a role in a more sustainable future when visiting the mountains, whether that be refillable water bottles or taking shuttles and carpooling.Darcie tells us about the Mountain Collaboration for Climate Action which includes four largest ski companies in North America, Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR Corp, and Vail Resorts working together to collaborate on climate and sustainability. We loved learning about how we as ski moms can help by voicing our support for forward stance initiatives and by doing small things every day. Keep up with the Latest from Alterra Mountain CompanyWebsite: https://www.alterramtn.co/Social Responsibility: https://www.alterramtn.co/social-responsibilityColorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode we meet Annie Kao and Darcie Renn of Alterra Mountain Company. Annie is the Vice President of Social Responsibility and Darcie Renn is the Vice President of Sustainability. Alterra Mountain Company owns the Ikon Pass and a wide portfolio of ski destinations across the US and Canada. We learn about Annie and Darcie’s career path that led them to their roles at Alterra. They share the focus and goals of their teams that include carbon reduction,renewable energy and much more. Read the full impact report here. We talk about ways guests can play a role in a more sustainable future when visiting the mountains, whether that be refillable water bottles or taking shuttles and carpooling.Darcie tells us about the Mountain Collaboration for Climate Action which includes four largest ski companies in North America, Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR Corp, and Vail Resorts working together to collaborate on climate and sustainability. We loved learning about how we as ski moms can help by voicing our support for forward stance initiatives and by doing small things every day. Keep up with the Latest from Alterra Mountain CompanyWebsite: https://www.alterramtn.co/Social Responsibility: https://www.alterramtn.co/social-responsibilityKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode, Sarah and Nicole chat with Sue Kramer, a ski instructor, race coach, and author of Be Fit to Ski: The Complete Guide to Alpine Skiing Fitness. Sue shares her tips and insights on how to prepare your body and mind for the ski season, and how to avoid injuries and fatigue on the slopes. You’ll learn about:The benefits of skiing as a form of exercise and recreation for moms and families.The four training phases that Sue recommends for skiers, starting from the spring and ending with the ski seasonThe best exercises and activities for each phase, and how to adapt them to your level and goalsThe importance of warm-up, cool-down, recovery, and nutrition for optimal performance and healthThe common mistakes and myths that skiers make when it comes to fitness and techniqueSue also shares some of her personal stories and experiences from working in the ski industry for over 30 years, and how she balances her passion for skiing with her family and career. She inspires us with her enthusiasm and knowledge, and encourages us to be fit to ski and have fun on the snow!We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ski Moms Fun Podcast. If you did, please leave us a review and subscribe to our show on Apple Podcast5, Spotify6, Stitcher7, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also join our Ski Moms Fun Facebook group and connect with other ski moms who love the snow.Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthIn this episode, Sarah and Nicole chat with Sue Kramer, a ski instructor, race coach, and author of Be Fit to Ski: The Complete Guide to Alpine Skiing Fitness. Sue shares her tips and insights on how to prepare your body and mind for the ski season, and how to avoid injuries and fatigue on the slopes. You’ll learn about:The benefits of skiing as a form of exercise and recreation for moms and families.The four training phases that Sue recommends for skiers, starting from the spring and ending with the ski seasonThe best exercises and activities for each phase, and how to adapt them to your level and goalsThe importance of warm-up, cool-down, recovery, and nutrition for optimal performance and healthThe common mistakes and myths that skiers make when it comes to fitness and techniqueSue also shares some of her personal stories and experiences from working in the ski industry for over 30 years, and how she balances her passion for skiing with her family and career. She inspires us with her enthusiasm and knowledge, and encourages us to be fit to ski and have fun on the snow!We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ski Moms Fun Podcast. If you did, please leave us a review and subscribe to our show on Apple Podcast5, Spotify6, Stitcher7, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also join our Ski Moms Fun Facebook group and connect with other ski moms who love the snow. Thank you for listening and see you next week!Colorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Subscriber and Support the Ski Moms for $3/monthIn this episode we meet Robyn Gelfand, the National Program Director at She Jumps, an organization that empowers women and girls to enjoy the outdoors through hosted events, educational clinics, and fundraising climbs. She Jumps participants join for a wide variety of outdoor activities where they learn skills ranging from wilderness survival to mountaineering to outdoor medicine and more. Robyn started skiing around 3 years old in the Poconos (PA), and recalls wonderful family ski trips across New England and Colorado.  Robyn started a ski club in high school as a way to get more of her friends on the snow and later joined her college ski club (go UVA! wahoo) and other outdoor activities.  Robyn walks us through her career path that started in marketing, but she kept feeling the pull of the outdoors.  The stars aligned, and Robyn found an opportunity at Outward Bound in Portland, Oregon. Later, Robyn transitioned to her position at She Jumps, and she gives us insights into her role, program funding and fundraising events. We also learn about the amazing variety of outdoor programs that are offered through SheJumps from junior ski patrol to outdoor survival skills. Be sure to mark your calendars, the She Jumps Snowpack Scholarship will open on Oct 1, 2024.Robyn tells us about her home mountain of Mt Hood and what makes it such a special ski area. Keep up with the Latest from She JumpsWebsite: https://www.shejumps.orgInstagram: Colorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Subscriber-only episodeTHANK YOU FOR BEING A SUBSCRIBER In this episode we meet Robyn Gelfand, the National Program Director at She Jumps, an organization that empowers women and girls to enjoy the outdoors through hosted events, educational clinics, and fundraising climbs. She Jumps participants join for a wide variety of outdoor activities where they learn skills ranging from wilderness survival to mountaineering to outdoor medicine and more. Robyn started skiing around 3 years old in the Poconos (PA), and recalls wonderful family ski trips across New England and Colorado.  Robyn started a ski club in high school as a way to get more of her friends on the snow and later joined her college ski club (go UVA! wahoo) and other outdoor activities.  Robyn walks us through her career path that started in marketing, but she kept feeling the pull of the outdoors.  The stars aligned, and Robyn found an opportunity at Outward Bound in Portland, Oregon. Later, Robyn transitioned to her position at She Jumps, and she gives us insights into her role, program funding and fundraising events. We also learn about the amazing variety of outdoor programs that are offered through SheJumps from junior ski patrol to outdoor survival skills. Be sure to mark your calendars, the She Jumps Snowpack Scholarship will open on Oct 1, 2024.Robyn tells us about her home mountain of Mt Hood and what makes it such a special ski area. Keep up with the Latest from She JumpsWebsite: https://www.shejumps.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shejumps/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheJumps/Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Become a Premium Ski Moms Subscriber hereMeet Chie Addington, the Chief Administrative Officer at Töst Beverages (based in Vermont!). Töst is an alcohol free, sparkling, all natural, low calorie celebratory beverage. Töst comes in two flavors, original and rose - and we love the both!We hear the story that led to founding Töst and talk about how they decided to make a new category of beverage instead of dealcoholized wine. There was a lot of work and exploration that went into finding the perfect taste and right feel. We originally found our way to Töst after we published an article about skiing and alcohol. Skiers are 43% more likely to be involved in a crash when alcohol is involved. In the past 5 years, 3.8 million people reported injuries while skiing that were a direct result of alcohol consumption.  And while we love a good cocktail, we wait till apres to enjoy. We talk about the trend towards non-alcoholic options on mountains and in ski town restaurants. Chie points to a more health conscious society and better non-alcoholic options like Töst.  Chie tells us about growing up skiing in Japan, ranging from smaller local mountains to the epic resorts of Hokkaido. Chie describes the mountainside cuisine and warm teas at the Japanese ski resorts. Nowadays, Chie and her family spend a lot of time at Bromley Mountain in Vermont. Website: https://tostbeverages.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tostbeveragesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tostbeveragesColorful  Skida accessories are there to make ski mom life more fun. Save 20% off your order with CODE SKIMOMS20 at checkout at Skida.com Loam Pass, the premier North American mountain biking pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country.Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. These  are the gifts we want to give and get for Mother's Day.  Reminder: the big day is Sun, May 12, 2024.  Shop the Gift Guide here.Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com