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Summer Fun for Families at Mont Tremblant
I love the trend of adventure vacations with the kiddos. You know I love skiing with my kids - we've traveled all over the US getting in turns. This summer, I've had a blast getting to experience the best North American resorts in the summertime. I just got back from Quebec ...read more
Prepping Your Ski Gear for Summer Storage
April is the time many of us are hanging up our skis and boards for the season. The end of the season means it's time to do some end of season gear checks. We went to the experts to get tips for prepping your ski gear for summer storage and how to examine it for safety. Heidi ...read more
How to Get Your Child Involved in Ski Racing
Do you ever watch the Winter Olympics with your family? We sure do at this house. Seeing the ski racers fly down the mountains was a big part of what attracted our girls to ski racing, but the biggest draw was friendship and time spent in the snow. If you are wondering how to get ...read more
Comparing Ski Season Pass Deals for Families
The news is starting to roll in. 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 ...read more
Best YouTube Yoga Videos for Skiers
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
Family Ski Resort Mont Tremblant
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
Plan a Perfect Suicide Six Family Ski Day
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
A Better Way to Dry Wet Gloves
In this family, we LOVE to play in the snow. We ski, we hike, we play with the puppy -- all things that leave our snow gear cold and wet. While we are all about PLAY, what we don't love is the aftermath: soggy gloves and damp boots. This winter we discovered the Eco Dryer and ...read more
What Ski Moms Need This Winter
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
Ski Gear to Keep You Warm and Stylish on the Slopes
I'm wistful when I look at these photos from Deer Valley. Last March, I was lucky enough to ski with a friend of mine on one of my favorite mountains. I was out doing my yearly check-in with all the Utah mountains and picked up a few samples from Rossignol to try out on the ...read more
Early Season Skiing at Killington Vermont
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
Holiday Gift Guide For Skiers and Riders
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
Plan Your Jackson Hole Ski Vacation
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
Sugarbush Ski Day
Vermont has so many great mountains, I'm lucky to have skied a lot of them. Recently, I spent time in Northern Vermont at Sugarbush Mountain. In our Sugarbush Ski Review we talked about planning your trip, now it's time to play in the snow and figure out how to make the most of ...read more
Planning a Family Heli-ski Trip to Alaska
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
How to Safely Visit Vermont This Winter
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
Ski Gear You Didn't Know You Needed
In most years you won't need these. You get ready in the lodge and then are out in snow pretty quickly. But this year, we will have to get ready in the car many days, the walk on concrete is deadly to expensive ski boots. Related: Easiest ski and snowboard lease for families ...read more
Family Ski Trip to Solitude Mountain
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
Easiest Ski and Snowboard Lease for Families
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
Two Ski Season Passes You Need to Consider
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
Discounts on Gear and Apparel for Ski Moms
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
Deer Valley The Ultimate Luxury Ski Resort for Families
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
Planning your Family Ski Trip to Aspen Snowmass
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 sizable resort tries to combine excellent service with a huge expanse of terrain making it a top ...read more
Ski Moms News for Moms Who Ski and Ride
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