http://www.skiwithkim.com Skiing Adventures with Kim Reichhelm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:31:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/20-reasons-to-ski-chile-this-summer/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/20-reasons-to-ski-chile-this-summer/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:44:28 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1821 10 Reasons why you should Ski Portillo this Summer Portillo Chile – for experts skiers Portillo is easy to get to. On the same time zone as the east coast you travel south leaving at night, arriving the next morning in Santiago. A two-hour drive has you on the slopes by midday. Portillo is like [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/20-reasons-to-ski-chile-this-summer/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/east-coast-mountain-ski-tour/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/east-coast-mountain-ski-tour/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:01:28 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1775 Kim hits the road this December with visits to 4 ski resorts in New jersey and Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Dalbello Ski Boots, Kim will ski and do some shop time, visiting 4 resorts in as many days. Ski with Kim on any of below dates or join her for some informal personal time and discuss [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/east-coast-mountain-ski-tour/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/small-challenges-big-rewards-lessons-from-bali/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/small-challenges-big-rewards-lessons-from-bali/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:37:16 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1763 This October I had the fortunate opportunity to visit Bali, Indonesia. It was an amazing experience with many different features; travel, sports, adventure, and culture. The trip focus was on surfing since Indonesia is known as a premier place to ride waves. Shortly after arriving in Dempasar (the capital) Greg and I headed to the [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/small-challenges-big-rewards-lessons-from-bali/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/be-strong-to-ski-better/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/be-strong-to-ski-better/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:14:06 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1719 If we want to be strong, efficient, fluid skiers, we have to have good overall strength. And if we take a fall, we need to be strong to protect ourselves from injury. For me, the best way to stay in shape is to make it fun. If it isn’t fun, I won’t do it. Daily [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/be-strong-to-ski-better/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/facebook-giveaway/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/facebook-giveaway/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:49:54 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1698 The Ski with Kim Facebook sweep has now begun, and we want you to participate. It’s fun, easy, and you can win some cool ski prizes from some of Kim’s sponsors. The idea of running the friendly facebook drawing is to hear about Kim’s friends via their favorite ski photos. We want to see your [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/facebook-giveaway/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/portillo-chile-2011/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/portillo-chile-2011/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 19:48:44 +0000 admin http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1217 Portillo Chile 2011 July 31-August 6 | Families August 6-13 | Adults Guided skiing for Advanced Intermediate and Expert Skiers Trip Includes: Round trip airport transfers from/to Santiago 7 nights lodging 8 days lift ticket 7 days guided skiing with 3 guides for the group 4 meals a day Private welcome sessions Private “send off’ [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/portillo-chile-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alta-april-2011/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alta-april-2011/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:17:41 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1180 My last camp of the season was in Alta, April 1-4. After being skunked in Alaska, I spent 2 weeks in Baja surfing and was stoked to get back on snow. I arrived in Salt Lake on Wednesday night and spent Thursday getting my ski legs back and mentally preparing for the next 4 days. [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alta-april-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alaska-march-3-14-2011/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alaska-march-3-14-2011/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 02:14:55 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1162 After an epic season I’ve been skunked in Alaska. Right before I arrived, March 3, there was a huge wind event, blowing 80mph for over 20 hours. This happened throughout the Chugach and the Tordrillos.  Then it didn’t snow… and still has not. Lucky for my guests, Ellen, Meg, Liz and Kate, they were offered [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alaska-march-3-14-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alta-steep-camp-february-8-13-2011/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alta-steep-camp-february-8-13-2011/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:49:19 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=1056 I love skiing Alta and was stoked to be on my way… until I woke up to 2 feet of fresh snow in Crested Butte and an 8 hour drive ahead of me. The problem with planning your winter in July is, you have no idea how it’s going to be.  So you do your [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/alta-steep-camp-february-8-13-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/crested-butte-women%e2%80%99s-ski-adventure-february-3-8-2011/ http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/crested-butte-women%e2%80%99s-ski-adventure-february-3-8-2011/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:56:00 +0000 jessie http://www.skiwithkim.com/?p=988 The first time I went to Crested Butte I was a freshman in College, ski racing for the University of Colorado, the year was 1979.  As we drove into the Crested Butte Valley I was in awe by the beauty. Surrounded by three National Forests and four Wilderness areas, Mt. Crested Butte sits alone in a [...]]]> http://www.skiwithkim.com/blog/crested-butte-women%e2%80%99s-ski-adventure-february-3-8-2011/feed/ 0