You might still be eating Halloween candy and thinking about apple picking, but I'm thinking snow. In a few weeks I'll head to Colorado to start our ski season. My girls will be doing pre-season ski training and I'll be making the rounds at the Colorado resorts. Since the snow ...read more
Winter is coming, and I couldn't be more excited. I have a treasure trove of recommendations for your next family ski trip. Today, I'm answering the question: Is Sun Valley, Idaho a good place to ski with kids? The answer is an enthusiastic YES! Is Sun Valley Idaho a Good Place ...read more
Travel fuels me. I think my brain just loves the stimulation. It's not that I'm looking for loud showy things, but I long for experiences that remind me it's darn good to be a human. When I'm out in nature during the winter, this is when I collect the moments that make my soul ...read more
Here's the bottom line about Big Sky: every time we visit I end up looking at property there. There are a lot of reasons why Big Sky Resort is getting more popular in the past decade. The parent company is investing a ton of money in the on-mountain experience, the aprés scene is ...read more
In our house, we celebrate the arrival of winter, and we love girls who ski fast! I'm so excited that this is FINALLY the year I will attempt to see my first World Cup ski race. Killington 2019 Audi FIS Women’s Ski World Cup Tickets just went on sale and I bought them for the ...read more
It’s time to think about your season pass to your favorite ski mountains. I know it’s April and you’re savoring the early days of spring (unless you live where its still snowing), but soon you’ll be dreaming of knee-deep powder and planning your long weekends. The best deals ...read more
The weather forecasts look good for Big Sky Resort in Montana this winter season. With reliable snow (upwards of 3 feet have already fallen on Lone Peak before November!) and tons of family-friendly activities, I think Big Sky is the perfect family-friendly ski vacation. ...read more
Prices go up soon and it's time to think about the best season ski pass deals. A few weeks ago I pulled together a list of the multi-mountain passes, today I'm singing the praises of the single-mountain pass. With opening day just over a month and a half away at many ...read more
Are you thinking about snow? I am. We’re already planning for our 2017-18 family ski season so we can get the best ski season pass deals for families. To guide you through the options, once again, I’ve sweated the details to put together our round-up of ski/snowboard season ...read more
Have you experienced the delights of being out West in the summer? My crew was won over after our first summer with the family in Park City, Utah. You might have heard that the weather is sublime. It's true. 70s during the day and 40s-50s at night with not a hint of humidity. ...read more
This summer I got to spend a glorious week at Whistler. I was taking my older daughter to ski camp out there (they had such a tremendous snow fall last season the top snow fields were still open). The week kicked off our summer vacation so I wanted to make it good. I researched ...read more
I became a fan of the Scandinave Spas on my visit to the Tremblant location a few years ago. This year, when I planned a trip to Whistler, BC to take my daughter to ski camp (yes, there is a summer ski camp - long story and you have to be knee-deep into race culture), I did a ...read more
A world class ski resort needs a few things. First, great reliable snow. Second, luxurious lodgings. Third, they need great food. If you're heading to Big Sky anytime soon, I've got a slew of great ideas on where to eat in Big Sky Montana. Where to Eat in Big Sky Big Sky, ...read more
While most mountains on the East Coast are wrapping things up in March, in Utah, ski season is still going strong. In fact, the snow just keeps on coming! Did you know that in Utah an average of 6.7’ of snow falls during April. Yes, that's SIX FEET SEVEN INCHES (FYI that's how ...read more
Burke Mountain is definitely NOT on the beaten path of East Coast ski resorts, making it a wonderful and challenging spot to visit. I felt like I stumbled on a #localsonly nook. Over 300 miles from NYC, you need a purpose to plan your trip to Burke. Our purpose was finding ...read more
I remember the taunt “you run like a girl” from catholic school. My school was many things, but sensitive to self-esteem? Not so much. Despite the trend to keep girls in plaid skirts cheering on the sidelines, I grew up playing sports in the 1970s. I played soccer and swam and ...read more
You know we love to see ski mamas (and ski dads) playing in the snow with the kiddos. But we also know USUALLY it's the kiddos who get all the cool gear. Well, we are putting an end to that with our Snowtastic #SkiMoms Giveaway! We've got more than $500 worth of prizes to share ...read more
Winter isn't a thing to be dreaded. It's a season to take on its own terms. You can't bend and shape winter into summer. There's no need to run from it. There's no need to moan about it. There's a beauty and simplicity about winter. You're only given so many daylight hours, so ...read more
We love the snow! From Camelback Mountain to Keystone, Mammoth to Solitude to Jackson Hole, we are big fans of getting your family to the slopes. From skiing to snowboarding, snowshoeing to tubing, taking your family to the snow provides fun family bonding time, physical activity ...read more
We've been skiing at Solitude Mountain for a decade. I truly believe that learning to ski at Solitude Mountain is a gift you will give your child for a lifetime. This gem of a resort is the perfect place to fall in love with skiing (or snow boarding). No lift lines. Not a crowd ...read more
Breckenridge Colorado is a haven for families that love to ski and snowboard. The town is home to one of the largest resorts in Colorado, plus it boasts a robust arts scene and wonderful food options. That's why families keep coming back to this destination ski town. One thing ...read more
Crested Butte Why we love it: Wide open terrain with no lift lines. You'll really feel like you are out West! Plus the ski school (CB Kids) has amazing instructors and a really low teacher/student ratio. Don't miss the trampolines after the ski runs close down. Plus, the ...read more
It's time to celebrate the cold and plan your winter break at Camelback Mountain. You know we are passionate about skiing with kids, and we want to help city families enjoy the snow. That's where Camelback comes in, just under two hours from New York City, this Pocono family ...read more
You know I'm a dedicated ski mom. So far this winter I've gotten in 19 ski days and have been on the snow for many, many more days to get kids to ski practice and lessons. I'm dedicated to this sport. I am often asked by my NYC, Connecticut, and New Jersey mom friends where to ...read more
The last time we wrote about Keystone was in 2011. This year we got to go back so I've updated the Keystone Family Vacation post with new information to help ski moms (and dads) get ready for a great trip to ski Colorado. Keystone is the type of location that will guarantee ...read more
Looking for perfect place to ski out West? Mammoth Mountain in California's Eastern Sierras is the ideal place to take your crew to find family amenities, ski-in/ski-out accommodations, and right now, LOTS of fresh powder. As of writing this, Mammoth has received 116 inches of ...read more
Whether your kids are experienced skiers or snowboarders or they are hitting the slopes for the first time this winter, everybody loves free, amiright? January is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, and while we've already shared some of our favorite ski resorts in our 2016-17 Family ...read more
At Sunday River you can get the feeling of skiing out West without the expense of flying there OR having to book expensive rooms. I like to think of Sunday River as budget-friendly powder compared to the champagne powder of Utah. Sunday River would be the sparkling wine that ...read more
Time for the Ski Moms Survey. Why? Because we think the ski and snowboard industry can serve moms better. I want to make our voices heard at the annual Ski Industry Association Trade show in January. I'm going to be presenting the results our our findings to the men in charge ...read more
Think snow! The best Family Ski Guide has arrived and it's time to start planning your time on the snow. I've dedicated so much of my life to this travel guide. Last year I was on snow for more than 60 days—from Mt. Hood to Mt. Tremblant, I've waited in a lot of lift lines ...read more
Last summer we took this fabulous trip to Norway and visited the Dale museum and outlet. Yes, we love trendy nordic sweaters, but more than that, we love the story of this company and the heritage they bring to the world of ski fashion. We learned about the ski history of the ...read more
A great family ski trip involves more than just snow. To help you plan your Snowbird Family Ski Vacation, I want to help you plan meals and activities too. A good ski mom knows that the fun continues off the hill. Since there's so much to cover, we're going to split this review ...read more
Reliable, powdery snow. That's why flocks of people head to Salt Lake City every winter (more than 100" already this season)--to chase powder. There are 14 resorts to ski, I want to make sure you pick the right spot for your family. This is my advice on how to ski Snowbird. ...read more
The test of a great ski resort? Can you have a great vacation if the snow stinks? At Westin Beaver Creek the answer is yes, a full blown yes. You can never count on snow in November at any ski resort, but we just love vacations in the mountains. That's why we spend ...read more
Every family needs a spot that brings them together. For us, home is in the mountains. We may live day-to-day in the city, but this is where we can really exhale. We are the best versions of ourselves in the snow. In Vail, we make our home at Home " target="_blank">Sonnenalp ...read more
Jackson Hole loomed big for me. Serious skiers talked up the snow quality and the steepness. In my mind, it was for advanced skiers only and the resort wasn't really on my radar when the girls were little. Well, this year we finally made it out West to experience Jackson first ...read more
If you are still living in summer land, it's time to join us all here living in fall land. My favorite time of year! There are plenty of fabulous accessories to wrap yourself in, but why not try out one (or all!) of these fabulous scarves. I chose four completely different ...read more
We’re always looking to scope out great spots for a family ski vacation. That’s why we decided to plan a Jackson Hole family ski trip. I like to think of myself as the ultimate explorer--saving all my friends time by doing to leg work. Jackson Hole isn’t exactly easy to get to ...read more
Ah, breakfast... “The most important meal of the day.” I know it may sound like the ultimate cliché, but it’s equally accurate. And it’s never a truer statement than when I'm traveling with my family. With busy days of packing, skiing, sightseeing, and carrying heavy equipment ...read more
Food and skiing go hand in hand. To complement our review on Skiing Deer Valley, here’s my Deer Valley Dining Guide. Deer Valley Dining Guide First off, let’s talk bubbly. Leave it to Deer Valley to have a champagne yurt on the property! The Montage hotel hosts the Veuve ...read more
Reviewing Deer Valley is incredibly easy and yet challenging. Easy because it is hands down, my favorite place in the world to ski. Hard, because there’s so much to cover it’s a little daunting. This was my second visit to Deer Valley (I took the family in 2014) so I thought I ...read more
I’m hooked on Sundance, Utah. It’s a balm for what ails modern moms. If you’re like me, you keep quite a schedule managing career and kids. At Sundance you can slow down and renew your love of the outdoors and simply catch your breath. While the resort is incredibly popular as ...read more
Alta is the place to turn a person who likes to ski into a powder hound. Are you ready to fall deeply madly in love with skiing like that? Then Alta is your spot. Alta is teaming with a specific kind of romance and it’s a lot more accessible than you might think: both ...read more
We picked Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada for our family ski trip for three reasons: location, snow and off-mountain fun. At Mont Tremblant in Canada, you can get a feel of being in a European ski village with great snow quality without having to fly across the Atlantic. Plus, ...read more
There's nothing quite like a powder day in Aspen. For pure exhilaration, views and aprés fun, it can't be beat. The Aspen/Snowmass team knows how to go big--they run four mountains with massive verticals and plenty of double black terrain, but they also know how to do small--to ...read more
Skiing Vail is all about numbers. How much are the lift tickets? A lot. How fast is the gondola? Fast. How many acres are there to ski? More than possible in a week. And there's more: What's the speed limit in a "slow zone" and just how long will it take to wait in that ticket ...read more
New Hampshire has some relatively undiscovered gems when it comes to family skiing. During our Christmas week visit to New Hampshire we were able to check out Cannon Mountain and Bretton Woods to get the story on New England ski options for our Annual Family Ski Guide. To start ...read more
Our family love affair with skiing started nearly a decade ago at Solitude Ski resort in Utah. It's been a while since our last visit, when I heard that Deer Valley's corporation purchased Solitude I had to see what was in store for one of my favorite ski destinations. Did the ...read more
You can't let winter make you bitter. Before I had children, winter used to be the enemy. I held a grudge until spring arrived. Nowadays, I relish my time in the snow. Winter is the season when my family bonds in the snow! With Puffs Plus Lotion, my family can face winter head ...read more
There's nothing like the family bonding that happens on the slopes. For our family, it's a chance to unplug and re-connect. We can't get enough of the thrills...and spills of skiing. That why I've teamed up with Andrea at SavvySassyMoms and Kim-Marie at LuxuryTravelMom to bring ...read more
