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10 Tips for Beginner Downhill Skiing Families

10 Tips for Beginner Downhill Skiing Families

Bringing the whole family downhill skiing for the first time can seem really intimidating and overwhelming. I've been there! We've recently made the switch from cross-country skiing to downhill skiing and have learned plenty of tips and tricks along the way. Some of...

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Family Ski Days at Baldy Mountain Resort

Family Ski Days at Baldy Mountain Resort

This winter our family made the switch from Nordic skiing to Alpine skiing. Our hill of choice was Baldy Mountain Resort, a modest ski resort overlooking the South Okanagan Valley. Baldy is a gem of a ski resort. It's the perfect place for families to learn to...

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Sledding at Baldy Mountain

Sledding at Baldy Mountain

It's time to say farewell to November, and to autumn. Even though winter officially begins on December 21st, I always think of December 1st as the start of winter fun and festivities. Over the last month we've been gathering and organizing all our winter...

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A Taste of Winter at Baldy Mountain Resort

A Taste of Winter at Baldy Mountain Resort

This winter we are trading in our nordic skis for alpine skis. Now that our children are a little older we are hitting the slopes to learn some new skills. My husband is very excited about alpine skiing this winter. He doesn't enjoy nordic skiing as much as I do, and...

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