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Stratton Mountain is an extremely popular weekend destination for families who live in New York, New Jersey and even Boston. With big wide open runs, a cute village and tremendous snowmaking abilities, it's sure to be a top choice for your spring break or school holiday.  Since ...read more

Okemo Mountain is an ideal spot for a family vacation. It's got a great variety of terrain, an amazing ski school and lots of housing options for families. Since any great vacation also involves food, we asked our ski mama friends where to eat near Okemo Mountain in Vermont and ...read more

As an avid skier, I know the importance of strength and flexibility. In addition to playing on the mountain, I make sure to add in workouts off the mountain to keep me fit and healthy. Yoga is important because it helps develop my balance as well as my flexibility. I'm sharing ...read more

Our family had planned a move to Vermont long before COVID arrived. Our arrival time just happened to coincide with the national lock down. We missed a lot of spring skiing last year and vowed to take advantage of whatever we were given this year. When the opportunity came up to ...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

Suicide Six is owned and operated by the Woodstock Inn and Resort and is a delightful place for a family ski trip. Located about 20 minutes from the town of Woodstock, this ski mountain is a little gem among the Vermont resorts. After exploring, I've got some great ideas on how ...read more

Depending where you live, your kids may be doing virtual school (and PE) online. Your gym may be closed. Your kid's sports team may not be practicing. In some areas, even parks are closed. All this - and months of this! - can make an active family get pretty stir-crazy. Luckily ...read more

Winter weather is here and if you're like me, you look at snow as an opportunity to play outdoors. I know what ski moms need this winter, the right supplies to make the time spent outside more enjoyable. I'm sharing one of my favorite finds for winter to keep you hydrated and ...read more

Since we moved to Vermont, I've been throwing myself into the outdoor lifestyle. I've never been happier spending so much time on snow. One of my latest passions is cross-country skiing. I'm lucky to have had a few lessons and to also have great access to trails near my home. I'm ...read more

Ski families are always on the alert for deals that can make this sport more affordable for everyone. I'm happy to pass along my latest find--a deal called the Gem Card. For those of you who can get out West, the Colorado Gem Pass offers steep discounts. You can save up to 50% ...read more

Stowe is the East Coast gem in the Vail Resorts portfolio. It's a magnet for wealthy ski families from Boston and even as far south as New York City and Philly. Unlike many of the ski resorts in the East, this is a real destination for a multi-day ski holiday. If you are trip ...read more

Is this the year you try Nordic skiing? It's a wonderful winter sport that the whole family can enjoy. Start planning your Vermont winter adventures at the Woodstock Nordic Center. This cross country ski center has everything you need to explore on skinny skis.  Vermont Winter ...read more

I have a big birthday coming up soon. As I leap into a new decade, I'm celebrating with some safe travel options here in my new state. I had lofty plans lined up, but like the rest of us, I'm adjusting my mindset to focus on what I CAN do rather than what I can't. Lucky for me, ...read more

Skiing can be expensive, that's not news to anyone. Savvy ski moms are always looking for ways to save. One of my favorite places to score mountain gear for my family and home is Zulily. Each week, new sales go live and give moms like me the chance to snap up the brands I love at ...read more

It's definitely not the usual ski year, but there are a few things we can still count on here in Vermont. One of them is that Killington will be the first resort to open and that they will blast snow ASAP to get skier and riders on the mountain as soon as they can. This year is a ...read more

Are you someone who enjoys playing outside in the winter? I sure do. That being said, having the right gear makes ALL the difference in how you feel about winter. Investing in clothing that will keep you warm and dry is an awesome way to stop resenting winter. I suggest you stay ...read more

Planning to hit the slopes this winter? We've got gifts for everyone in the family. It's all about maximizing time outdoors with our picks for the holiday gear to gift to your favorite skiers and riders. Rossignol Freeride Jacket. This is the year when gear really matters. A ...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

This year has not been the year to travel. It's been the year to stay safe at home and be part of the COVID solution, not the problem. I haven't been on a plane since March and I don't plan on any trips until well into 2021. One of the first trips I'm going to rebook is our ...read more

I know skiing with kids can be expensive. That's why I'm always looking for an angle to save myself and my readers some money. My goal? Get us all out on the slopes more with the kiddos without having to tap into our retirement accounts. Sure, you can pack lunches and get used ...read more

This week I talked to the Vermont winter experts. I wanted to know how this winter was going to compare to season's past. I got good news and some straight talk from the Vermont tourism board, Ski Vermont and many of the Vermont-based resorts about how to safely visit Vermont ...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, 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-5  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

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