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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, it's time to check in with one of our favorite family ski resorts.  2020 COVID update:The season begins November 20, 2020 (weather permitting). ...read more

Here's where we are: the ski season looks like a go! As we get ready to ski and ride safely, it's time to think about gear. I have a great service that will SEND you rental for your kids. K2 and SkiEssentials.com have partnered to create an online, season-long lease program and ...read more

Families are buying ski passes in record numbers. We're all eager to get safely get outdoors this winter. If we follow the rules and mask up, we can enjoy a beautiful winter on the slopes. Earlier this fall, I talked about the passes from the big guys (Epic Pass and Ikon pass, ...read more

Gathering deals for moms who ski. We all know mom is the one who makes a lot of the magic happen. When it comes to planning ski and riding adventures, moms need help (and a little recognition). This page is meant to offer discounts on gear and apparel for ski moms.  Related: ...read more

There's no getting around it. A family ski vacation takes two things: money and planning. It's likely one of the most expensive trips a family can take and there is a LOT of gear involved in the packing. Execution isn't easy. Here at Momtrends, we want you to spend your time and ...read more

As an avid skier and a lover of most winter sports, I take the pre-season pretty seriously. Fall is the time to make sure I ramp up my fitness routine so I can enjoy the snow all winter long. I like variety, so I've rounded up six workout to get you ready for ski season. Related: ...read more

Celebrating Ski Moms As a celebration of all the hardworking ski moms, we have VERY limited edition Ski Like A Mother stickers to share with our community. To order your sticker, please paypal $3 to nicole (at) momtrends (dot) com or use Venmo Nicole-Felciano-1  Be sure to tag us ...read more

The fall colors are spectacular right now in Vermont. With warm day temperatures and loads of sun, now is the time to check some things off your Vermont bucket list and enjoy the fall splendor. On the top of your list should be soaking up autumn on a scenic lift rides at Mad ...read more

It's about 80 days until ski season, is your family ready? No doubt this will be an unusual ski and riding season. Reservations, limited access to lodges and COVID tests are some of the things parents will have to wrangle with. Here's a list of seven ways to prepare your family ...read more

Everyone who is passionate about winter fun is watching and waiting to see what will happen to the 2020/21 ski season. For many of us, our prime spring break days were cut short and our favorite winter passtime ended all too soon as we left chairlifts to spend time homeschooling ...read more

Now more than ever, I realize the power of nature to heal. Being isolated here in our new Vermont home has given me so many reasons to be grateful for nature. To celebrate my first holiday in the Green Mountain State, I've found the perfect gift from the Protect Our Winters ...read more

We’re already planning for our 2020-21 Family Ski Guide and praying that COVID-19 doesn't keep us all from enjoying the pow. As we are all reeling from the new reality, I'm starting to see offers come in from the multi-mountain passes. To make life easier for ski parents, I'm ...read more

Just about every urban family I know dreams of having a wide open space to escape to. While we all love the conveniences and excitement of city life, having a retreat where we can refuel and reconnect with nature is the ultimate luxury. This winter I was fortunate to travel to ...read more

It should come as no surprise that I'm planning on retiring out West in 20 years. The question is, where will I live? As I write about travel I absolutely love exploring Utah. My latest passion is Ogden Valley. The Valley is home to Pineview Reservoir for water sports and three ...read more

There are 15 ski resorts in Utah. Part of my travel "bucket list" is to get to all of them. On my recent research trip, I paid a visit to Snowbasin. This Utah resort is a perfect combination of sublime snow quality and excellent resort management. It's a dreamy spot for families ...read more

When women gather together with a common goal, we can really move mountains. I like men (married a great one and I have an awesome relationship with both my brother and dad), but when it comes to imparting certain types of knowledge, well, women do it better. Female ski ...read more

In the winter, families flock to Park City for the reliable snow. Each season they record more than 300" making it a haven for those of us who love snow sports. But even in Utah with the "Greatest Snow on Earth," it's fabulous to have weather-proof options for how and where to ...read more

We all know when it comes to getting families to the slopes, moms are invaluable. But we are more than just the folks who pack the lunches and wipe the noses, we are also outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. In an effort to connect women with programs to develop both skills and ...read more

My Vermont weekends are fueling my love of winter. With every trip north, I find another reason to adore this great little state. My latest passion is cross country skiing, and there’s really no better place to cross country ski than the Trapp Family Lodge. Related: What you ...read more

Here's what you need to know about backcountry skiing: It involves a lot of gear and isn't the type of sport you just take on with some trial and error. Bolton Valley Resort in Vermont is the perfect place to learn about this new sport in a safe and educational way. And as for ...read more

What a treat it was to gather some of my ski mom friends for a night of shopping at the Rossignol boutique in SoHo NYC.  The New York City Winter Style Event was hosted by Rossignol  and it was the perfect opportunity for us to get ready for the February ski holidays.  My ...read more

If you've skied on the East Coast, it's likely you've heard of Killington. But you may not of heard of Pico Mountain, the sister property of the Killington aka "The Beast." While Killington may get the lion's share of the attention thanks to the World Cup Races, steep pitch and ...read more

It’s always good to go into a new experience with little or no expectations. Mr.Momtrends did his best not to oversell skiing in Europe before our trip there. He just said, “You’ll see. It’s just different.” Right he was. I will do my best to not compare St. Moritz to anything in ...read more

Since we love skiers and riders so much, it's only natural that the holiday that falls right smack in the middle of winter should be celebrated with winter gear. I've rounded up some of my favorite Valentine's Day Gifts for Skiers and Riders. Valentine's Day Gifts for Skiers and ...read more

On our recent ski trip to Switzerland we were treated to a Swiss Travel Pass. It was one of the best travel bargains I've experienced in a while and it opened up our eyes to some less traditional options for playing in the snow. Thanks to the Swiss Rail system we were able to get ...read more

My ski gear has to be as versatile as I am. My time is split between romping in the mountains and racing through NYC. I love that Rossignol is updating their designs to keep up with women like me.  Rossignol is a Ski Style Icon Since 1907, Rossignol has the benchmark in winter ...read more

Finding the best winter experiences for families is my life's work. My latest assignment took me to Switzerland to investigate how the Europeans embrace ski life. My home base for this visit was the family friendly and effortlessly chic Giardino Mountain Resort in St. Moritz. ...read more

Stratton Mountain is a gem. It's a well-situated, perfectly staffed, pretty spot: the perfect place to get your family hooked on skiing without having to make the big investment of a trip to Colorado or Utah. This year we were lucky enough to host our annual Momtrends Ski Moms ...read more

Did you know Pennsylvania has more than 20 mountains where families can learn to ski? The Snowpass program provides every 4th and 5th grader the opportunity to ski or snowboard for free, up to three times. The Keystone state is an amazing place to start skiing or riding. They've ...read more

Nothing ruins a good outdoor adventure like having the wrong gear. I have been relying on Skhoop to provide me with chic layers for the past few ski seasons and they don't let me down. This winter I've been slipping on the chic Osa jacket in this iridescent silver to play in the ...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