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"Real skiers ski uphill" is an old expression in Vermont, where cross country skiing is as much a winter tradition as hot chocolate and making snow angels. Cross-Country skiing in the mountains of Vermont can be a wonderful way to embrace winter.  Need inspiration to give it a ...read more

Now that winter is here, I'm all about looking great in cold settings. I adore cozy chic outfits indoors and bright colorful ski gear on the mountain. Skea is designed in Colorado by women for women who ski. The brand makes ski fashion that looks great and performs on mountain. ...read more

We've been taking our kids to Vermont for the past six years. We have few family favorites. "My new favorite state is Vermont," said my 6 year old when she first skied at Okemo Mountain in Ludlow Vermont. The photo was from her first trip here. We've been back six times and the ...read more

As a dedicated ski mom, I'm all about providing more kids access to snow. Just because you live in an urban area like New York City, doesn't mean you can't find a way to the slopes. I've tapped my ski mom friends from the tristate area to come up with a list of 10 places where to ...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

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

I've been a huge fan of Copper Mountain for years. We made our first ski trip to Copper Mountain Colorado back in 2013 and it remains one of my top picks for families who ski with teens and tweens. It's also fantastic for snowboarding families. I've been back for the past six ...read more

Ten years ago I started covering the ski industry. I stumbled into it. After a trip to Solitude, Utah with two kids under 4 that went off pretty smoothly, I thought I had some wisdom to share. I wrote up my stories and noticed the high volume of blog traffic these pieces earned. ...read more

Diversity in Snowsports is written by Scherrie Donaldson “I love snowboarding, why haven’t we done this before?” asked my four-year-old after his very first snowboarding lesson a couple years ago. The truth is, I had no real answer for him, except that snow sports were not ...read more

Here's what a ski mama needs: Help with the gear. Aside from cost, what I hear most from families who ski and ride is that they struggle with the gear. Before I had kids, I found just managing my own gear to be a bit taxing. Add a kid, or two, or three and a ski or riding trip ...read more

Winter is here and we're talking about skiing in Utah. Here's what you need to know about the Ski Utah Passport for 5th and 6th graders -- it's the best way to make skiing with kids affordable. It's great for local Utah families and for those of us who have to fly to the powder. ...read more

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

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

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