GROM GUIDE, Boulder, CO (2024)

01/19/2024

With so many choices, it can be a daunting task to pick out the perfect deck for your kid, so we’ve hand-picked a few of our favorites from some of the top brands.
https://gromguide.com/6-amazing-all-around-snowboards // Salomon NeverSummer.bg Arbor Snowboards //

01/18/2024

Chris Anthony inspires the next generation to get on snow through his Youth Initiative Project. https://gromguide.com/chris-anthony-inspires-the-next-generation-to-get-on-snow/ //

01/17/2024

A hot midday meal takes a day on the mountain to the next level—even if it costs a month’s allowance. Here are some of the tastiest kid-approved lodge-lunch items at resorts around the country. https://gromguide.com/the-best-on-mountain-lodge-lunches/ //

01/16/2024

You don’t need fancy skis, a speed suit, an entry fee, or even any experience to try ski racing. That’s what Vertical Challenge wants you and your family to know. The only rule? Do your best, treat people nicely and have fun. https://gromguide.com/vertical-challenge-encourages-healthy-competition-and-philanthropy

// PHOTO: Courtesy Make-A-Wish Foundation

01/15/2024

Whether it’s bigger pop, a backflip, or a switch 540, there’s always something for skiers and snowboarders to work on in the park. For insight, we tapped into the knowledge of Skogen Sprang, X Games medalist and sport director for the US Freeski Team, and JJ Thomas, Olympic medalist and former head coach of the US Snowboard Halfpipe Team https://gromguide.com/how-to-progress-in-the-park-with-jj-thomas-and-skogen-sprang/ //

01/12/2024

Making hot chocolate at home is easy-peasy. Stash it in a thermos in the car for après-ski, carry it in your pack, or kindly ask a parent to put it in theirs. Here's our recipe for the best hot cocoa https://gromguide.com/a-recipe-for-the-best-hot-chocolate-from-home/

// PHOTO: Courtesy Reima //

01/11/2024

The success of Norwegian skiers is in part due to the unique way Norwegians are raised and how they approach sports. Gordy Megroz teaches you more about what it means to ski the Norwegian way. https://gromguide.com/learning-to-ski-the-norwegian-way/

// PHOTOS: Toril Førland, former Norwegian National Ski Team member and 1972 Olympian //

01/10/2024

Chasing Sage went viral in a clip where she referred to herself as a ‘Powdersaurus.' Her dad, Robert, sat down with Grom Guide to give us the scoop on her inspiration rise to social media fame. https://gromguide.com/the-inspirational-story-behind-powdersaurus/

// PHOTOS: Chasing Sage //

01/09/2024

These are the must-have kids' accessories of 2024 https://gromguide.com/the-must-have-kids-accessories-of-2024/ // Flylow Gear

01/08/2024

In 2017, pro skier Tim Durtschi was filming with Teton Gravity Research in Jackson, Wyoming, when he met an up-and-comer named Kai Jones. Kai was 11 years old at the time and an unlikely skiing partner for Tim, but the two hit it off. “Our first run together was skiing down Corbet’s Couloir, and everything kind of kicked off from there,” says Tim, who has been Kai’s mentor ever since.

https://gromguide.com/how-kai-jones-found-his-mentor // PHOTO: Eric Parker //

01/05/2024

Given that falls are a part of learning how to ski or snowboard, a helmet is one of the most important pieces of gear you’ll own. We sat down with POC and Smith for the inside scoop on their helmet technology. https://gromguide.com/gear-made-clear-poc-sports-and-smiths-helmet-technology/

// PHOTO: Courtesy POC Sports //

01/04/2024

Whether your kid wants to be a big-mountain skier, a park skier, or a freeskier, ski racing provides a great foundation for a lifetime in the sport. https://gromguide.com/wendy-fishers-case-for-racing-relies-on-a-strong-foundation

// PHOTO: Courtesy of the Fisher Family //

01/03/2024

What's skiing and boarding without a handful of sweets? We rounded up our favorite kid-approved treats, best enjoyed on the chairlift 🍭

https://gromguide.com/the-best-chairlift-treats/ //

01/02/2024

Tami Razinger, a professional skier and former Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club freeride coach who lives in Jackson, Wyoming, shares how young athletes can safely push their skills to tackle steeper terrain https://gromguide.com/how-to-ski-steeper-terrain/

SKIER: Grace Deslauriers | PHOTO: Connor Burkesmith //

01/01/2024

Pep Fujas, pro-skier-turned-marketing guru for WNDR Alpine, breaks down all things learning to ski as a family ⛷️ https://gromguide.com/how-to-ski-as-a-family-with-pep-fujas/

// PHOTO: Adam Fehr //

12/29/2023

While 23-year-old Red Gerard might be the only snowboarder in the family to earn a medal at an X Games or have parks named after him, he isn’t the only pro amongst the Colorado fam.

https://gromguide.com/colorados-brady-brunch-red-gerard-and-family-are-taking-the-world-by-storm/ // PHOTO: Mark Clavin //

12/28/2023

There's nothing quite like introducing your kids to the park. We rounded up ten resort parks that cater to all skill levels and focus on fun, safety, and progression, so families can enjoy them.

https://gromguide.com/10-family-friendly-terrain-parks/ // PHOTO: Chip Proulx //

12/27/2023

Ski boots are notoriously uncomfortable and hard to get into. The Fischer Ski One and Two are a radical take on kids’ ski boots, entirely breaking with the traditional approach of shrinking adult boots down to kid sizes.

Learn more https://gromguide.com/gear-made-clear-fischers-ski-boots/ //

12/26/2023

Patti Zhou is all about fun and jokes and, oh yeah, snowboarding. At age 11, Patti is one of the best snowboarders in the world.

Read more at https://gromguide.com/patti-zhous-lighthearted-path-to-the-podium/ // PHOTO: Patrick Dodge //

12/25/2023

There's no better way to celebrate the holiday season than sliding on snow and weaving in and out of trees as a family 🌲 Ingrid Backstrom breaks down how to unlock the magic of tree trails with your kids https://gromguide.com/how-to-teach-kids-to-ski-tree-trails/

PHOTO: Courtesy Aspen Snowmass, Tamara Susa //

12/22/2023

Cold hands can cut the day short or make for a miserable experience. Hestra, a Swedish company, has been perfecting ski gloves and mittens since 1936, prioritizing warmth, dexterity, and durability. One of the nice things about Hestra is that it applies the same high-quality technology that makes its adult gloves so good to its kids’ line, honoring the need for warm hands and dependable performance shared by all ages and abilities.

Learn more about Hestra Gloves, made especially for kids. https://gromguide.com/gear-made-clear-hestras-gloves-and-mittens/ //

12/21/2023

Cannon Cummins merges his snowboarding style with his love of skateboarding https://gromguide.com/cannon-cummins-is-the-next-gen-northwest-rider/ // PHOTO: Volcom and Oli Gagnon //

12/20/2023

Ready to make 2024 your longest ski or snowboard season yet? These summer ski and board camps will allow your kids to hone their skills even when the snow starts melting. https://gromguide.com/summer-ski-and-board-camps-kids-will-love/ // PHOTO: Courtesy Momentum Camps //

12/19/2023

Cliff drops can be intimidating, so we checked in with two-time Junior Freeride World Tour champion Lila Yeoman for tips on how to tackle your first cliff drop. https://gromguide.com/how-to-drop-your-first-cliff-with-lila-yeoman/ // PHOTO: Otto Solberg //

12/19/2023

Cliff drops can be intimidating, so we checked in with two-time Junior Freeride World Tour champion for tips on how to tackle your first cliff drop 🏂

Check it out at gromguide.com

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12/18/2023

Mikaela Shiffrin's six secrets to success in skiing https://gromguide.com/mikaela-shiffrins-secrets-to-success/

PHOTO: Mike Dawson //

12/18/2023

breaks down the healthy habits she cultivated from an early age and credits as her secrets to success at gromguide.com

PHOTO: Mike Dawson //

12/15/2023

11-year-old Griffin Pinto loves both backcountry skiing and LEGOs. He estimates he’s assembled around 300 LEGO sets since he was three years old. The biggest? A 1,771-piece Yoda that took him six hours. His skiing stats are arguably even more impressive: last year, Griffin skinned 800 miles and 265,000 vertical feet.

Get to know Griffin and his passion for LEGOs and skiing: https://gromguide.com/the-building-blocks-of-the-san-juans/ ⛷️

PHOTOS: Cliff Pinto //

12/15/2023

11-year-old Griffin Pinto loves both backcountry skiing and LEGOs. He estimates he’s assembled around 300 LEGO sets since he was three years old. The biggest? A 1,771-piece Yoda that took him six hours. His skiing stats are arguably even more impressive: last year, Griffin skinned 800 miles and 265,000 vertical feet.

Get to know Griffin and his passion for LEGOs and skiing at gromguide.com ⛷️

PHOTOS: .pinto SKIER:

12/14/2023

Teaching your kids to ski or board is the best gift a parent can give—although it doesn't come without testing your patience, back muscles, and budget. To make it easier and more enjoyable, we've put together our complete guide to teaching kids how to get on snow: https://gromguide.com/how-to-teach-kids-to-ski-and-snowboard // PHOTO: Ray Gadd & Visit Sun Valley //