We used the Ski Butler service for the first time on our trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming while staying at the Four Seasons resort--our family now has a favorite ski rental delivery service. Over the decade plus that we've been skiing with kids, we've tried a wide array of ...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
Hunter Mountain is a terrific resource for New York and New Jersey families that want to get their kids skiing and riding. Set outside the NYC business area, Hunter offers a little bit of everything for ski families. This month I popped in for a day to see what's new at Hunter ...read more
We all have travel bucket lists. Mine has an awful lot of ski resorts on it. Sure I love skiing out West and in Vermont, but I also love mixing culture and snow. When I started to dream up a winter trip to Japan, I went to the pros at Diamante Tavel to give me the ultimate ...read more
This is not a drill, I am prepping for ski season RIGHT NOW! I have my Ikon Pass (and an Epic Pass too) and am in planning mode. While you may be shopping for the perfect pumpkin right about now, many ski resorts are prepping for the winter. In fact, I received quite a few notes ...read more
Mother Nature dumped nearly 20 inches of fresh snow on Okemo this week. That means it's time to plan a perfect Okemo Ski Vacation. This family-owned resort has been helping East Coast families create snowy fun with families for decades. They focus on getting families outdoors - ...read more
As my kids get older, I am deepening my appreciation of TOS (Time On Snow). My babies are turning into teenagers and the distractions are mounting. School, sports, social media, if you don’t pay attention they all erode family life. The answer is time outdoors. That's why I labor ...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
Reviewing Deer Valley is incredibly easy and yet challenging. Easy because it is hands down, my favorite place in the world to ski. Hard, because there’s so much to cover it’s a little daunting. This was my second visit to Deer Valley (I took the family in 2014) so I thought I ...read more
We're so thrilled to announce the 1st ever Momtrends Family Ski Guide!This is a format of a digital magazine ready for you to flip through from cover to cover. Our mission at Momtrends is to inspire more families to try skiing and book a holiday on the slopes. Why? It's simply ...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. Just 5 hours north of NYC sits Stratton Mountain, tucked into the ...read more
Copper Mountain ski school is a wonderful way to introduce your kids to the most amazing sport. Here's what I know after seven years as a ski mom. A bad ski school can ruin a ski holiday. We got to interview Kim Casey, the head of the Ski & Snowboard school. Here are highlights ...read more
"My new favorite state is Vermont," said my 6 year old. Not hard to understand why after three days at Okemo Mountain in Ludlow Vermont. I admit to a bias against East Coast skiing. My first trip was to Camelback (age 12) followed by Hunter Mountain (age 14). I remember ...read more
We take at least one big ski vacation a year. For our family, skiing is a fantastic way to bon in the great outdoors. This year we headed West from Brooklyn to Copper Mountain. Copper is about 100 miles from Denver International Airport (plan on at least 90 minutes of driving). ...read more
Families love skiing at Snowmass. If you are looking for a spring break that can keep a wide variety of snow lovers happy, Snowmass should be on the top of your list. This sizeable resort tries to combine excellent service with a huge expanse of terrain making it a top ...read more
