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
Picking the right resort is essential when planning a family ski holiday. As a seasoned ski traveler, I am always on the hunt for the perfect spot for families to connect and enjoy the best of winter. This year for spring break we took a family ski trip to the Four Seasons ...read more
I'm so excited to share these Insider’s Travel Guide to Telluride by Erin Busbee. Erin is the mom behind the popular style blog BusbeeStyle (follow her on Instagram @busbeestyle). We teamed up last fall to talk about Bogner fashion and now she's sharing tips for traveling to her ...read more
Over the President's Day holiday we took a Vermont road trip. As the editor of the largest family ski guide in the US, I look at it as my mission to visit as many resorts as possible. I'm sharing my insight on my recent trip to help you plan a family trip to Jay Peak, Vermont. ...read more
I was over-due for a California ski trip. It has been seven years since I skied the West Coast and I sure did miss it. And when I think of winter in California, I think about Lake Tahoe. The lake effect brings in tons of snow to the area making it a ski/ride paradise. With an ...read more
Here it is, my annual labor of love. The time where I sift through the offerings of all the conglomerates and the little guys who want you to ski with them this year. When I say there have been SHIFTS in alliances, I don't have a big enough font to express this notion. Comparing ...read more
Ski Season starts early at Copper Mountain in Colorado. That's why we make an annual Copper Mountain family ski trip. Since Copper is so high up (base level is 9,712 feet above sea level), it's one of the first places to get snow and it's easier to make snow (which they are ...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
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
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
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
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 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 ...read more
I'm just back from a weeklong ski trip to Utah. Though we had sunny skies most days, we still needed great base layers as we headed to the mountains. The girls and I tested Watson's base layers to keep us toasty. As a Ski Mom, I know the right gear makes all the difference in ...read more
