The Parents Handbook

Great CMC Classes for February 2012

jrstaatsiii — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:46:18 +0000

Attention Vail Valley Locals: The Colorado Mountain College has several online classes that start 2/6. CMC has partnered with UGotClass to offer high quality, online education. The topics are very current and the instructors are experts in their fields. Courses are rolled out in weekly units and you are able to participate anytime, day or [...]

Shaun White is “ALL IN” With Vail Resorts

jrstaatsiii — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:42:38 +0000

In 2010, The Parents Handbook had the pleasure of interviewing the growing star as he began to take to the mainstream and national stage. Since then he has become a household name, and most recently, he has joined the Vail Resorts team. We were flattered to sit down with him again this winter for another [...]

The Date Night Checklist

jrstaatsiii — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:33:41 +0000

Spending time with the entire family is about as rewarding as it gets, but too much time together can limit the battery recharge we all need as individuals. Let’s be honest–for sanity’s sake, it’s important to spend a night with the significant other from time to time, leaving the little one’s back home with a [...]

The Helly Hanson Uniform: A Brief History

jrstaatsiii — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:21:36 +0000

In 1877, Norwegian sea captain Helly Juell Hansen created the world’s first waterproof fabrics and began selling them to his sea-soaked brethren. Ever since then, his company, Helly Hansen, has dedicated itself to providing working professionals, from sailors to ski patrollers, with unsurpassed waterproof breathable outerwear capable of withstanding year after year of heavy use [...]

A Skiers Guide to Vail Parking

jrstaatsiii — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:10:44 +0000

When enroute to the valley for a great day of Vail Skiing, parking is often times the last thing you prepare for. But as any parent will likely tell you, a bit of planning goes a long way, and can be the difference between laid back powder turns and a splitting headache! Vail has a [...]

3 Alternatives to Traditional Childcare in the Vail Valley

jrstaatsiii — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:39:25 +0000

Space is always good in a relationship, especially a parent-child relationship. But babysitting doesn’t have to be the traditional “Family Guy” scene with a teenager ignoring your child, while texting a friend all night. The Vail Valley has some great alternatives to this scene. Alpine Art Center Lauren at the Alpine Art Center in Edwards [...]

Shaun White: Off the snow and off the cuff

tph — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:27:19 +0000

Despite a hectic travel schedule, Shaun White takes time to Tweet and Facebook to keep his fans updated on his life. Even though Shaun White is one of the most recognizable athletes around — and not just because of his bright red hair — he’s a pretty normal 24-year-old who enjoys hanging with his buddies.

While the gold medalist (he was the first person to win gold at both the Summer and Winter X Games and he has two Olympic gold medals) clinched some big wins on the Dew Tour this past summer, his favorite memories have nothing to do with a board, be it a snowboard or a skateboard.

“Winning the events were amazing, but the things that stick out in my mind the most were the random things I got to do with my friends, like white water rafting in Oregon,” Shaun said during an interview with The Parents Handbook.

Shaun first strapped on a snowboard at Big Bear in California when he was 6-years old. Soon after, he was following his big brother, Jesse, off jumps, and developing the fearless nature that he’s used to push the boundaries of both skateboarding and snowboarding. Shaun’s bold ways were certainly on display during the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games when he busted out the Double McTwist 1260 and took home another golden souvenir.

While Shaun admits he’s already thinking about the 2014 Olympics, he’s trying to stay in the moment and focus on this coming season. He’s gearing up to launch his Oakley Air & Style event at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Beijing on December 4. “I’ve never been to China,” Shaun said, “so I’m excited to go to a new place and show my support.”

The next big thing on Shaun’s agenda brings him to Colorado, specifically to the Winter X Games in Aspen taking place January 27-30, 2011. From there Shaun will compete at events around the country before heading back east to Vermont for the Burton U.S. Open at Stratton Mountain.

Snowboarding star answers Colorado kids questions:

Andres, age 11, from Eagle: Who is your biggest rival?
Shaun White: The world! Haha. I think it’s me, I’m always trying to one up what I did the year before.

Heather, 12, from Basalt: Would you rather be skateboarding or snowboarding?
SW: Skateboarding, because I don’t get to do it that often.

Martin, age 9, from Vail: What advice do you have for a 9-year-old that wants to be a snowboard champ?
SW: Have a good time when you’re snowboarding! Really focus on your riding and everything else will come.

Eric, age 13, from Aspen: What do you do when you’re not practicing or competing?
SW: I work on my clothing and shoe line with Target, I do video games with Ubisoft, and I have an awesome new sunglass line with Oakley. Those are all cool side projects that need my time, but my favorite is playing guitar.

Liz, age 7, from Frisco: When you were a little kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
SW: I’m pretty sure I wanted to be a gladiator or a Ninja Turtle. But, I always knew I wanted to be a snowboarder.

Daniel, age 15, from Conway, NH: Where will you be practicing for the upcoming snowboard season?
SW: I’ll probably hit up Big Bear, Park City and Colorado.

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The X Games is the biggest action sports event in the world! Winter X Games 15 returns to Aspen Buttermilk for its 10th year, January 27-30, 2011. There's also coverage on ESPN. Visit the X Games here

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tph — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:40:14 +0000

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Driving Map of Eagle County

tph — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:36:02 +0000

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Sun Poses Extreme Danger to Children’s Eyes

tph — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:58:27 +0000

(WILLISTON, VT) – Quality eyewear is particularly important for children because most kids spend more time outdoors than adults do.

The American Optometric Association emphasizes the importance of getting children sunglasses that block 99- to 100-percent of the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays. According to the AOA, the earlier children begin wearing sunglasses outdoors, the better their chances of avoiding eye health problems, such as cataracts, later in life.

“UV protection for the eyes is as important or more important than UV protection for our skin,” said Opticus Inc. owner Fred Seitzman, an expert optician who specializes in eye protection for the athletes and explorers.

Seitzman cautions that eye damage from consistent UV exposure often goes unnoticed, because, unlike a sunburn, it’s usually painless. “For this reason, it is important to instill in our children the need to have and wear quality sunglasses when exposed to the sun for significant periods of time,” Seitzman said, “especially at higher altitudes or in areas of concentrated reflection such as beaches, lakes and ski areas.”

With this in mind, Julbo, the leading manufacturer of eyewear for highaltitude mountaineering and glacier exploration, has developed a line of affordable, durable, 100-percent UVprotective eyewear made specifically for children from infants to teens.