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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

Sonnenalp is all about making family memories. Here's the thing. Time is precious. We all wish we had more of it--especially when the kids are little and want to travel with us. We ski a lot. And we have it down to a science on how to pull off a rewarding, action-packed trip. ...read more

Locals and not-so-local race teams head to Loveland for the long runs and wide open trails. Deceptively small when viewed from the road, Loveland has over 1800 skiable acres and 94 trails. I think it's a relatively undiscovered gem that needs to be on your radar. Though not a ...read more

There's so much to do at Big Sky when you want to take a break from skiing. A good ski resort has more to to offer families than just awesome powder--though that certainly helps. In our first part of the Big Sky Resort Review, we covered the snow sport fun (click here). Now ...read more

Why fly to Montana to ski Big Sky? Hello wide, open spaces. Spaces to find fresh powder, and spaces to find the family connections that are all too easily frayed during our hectic lives. Montana is a refuge from soccer practice, deadlines, crowded restaurants, homework and all ...read more