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I finally see snow in the forecast here in Vermont and that means ski season isn't too far away. Like all gear-intensive sports, you're going to need to do some pre-season work to make sure you're ready for the first snow day. And don't forget, skiing and riding also require ...read more

Vail Resorts today announced the opening dates of its 34 North American resorts. If things go according to plan, Keystone in Colorado will be the first to host skiers and riders this winter. Vail's opening dates for the 2021-22 ski and riding season are subject to change due to ...read more

Are the slopes in your future? If you want to save money on ski gear, consider a ski swap. A swap is a great way to buy and sell used equipment. Most swaps consist of a variety of gear, from brand new to used skis and snowboards to skis; from poles to boots to bindings and ...read more

When we were searching for a SUV for our family, we spent hours at dealerships, talking and testing and negotiating. It was a painful process to say the least, but we wanted to make sure we had the right vehicle for our family’s needs. This year, I let a community of women who ...read more

It’s no secret to travel industry insiders that moms manage the travel calendar and are the keepers of the summer schedule. With summer right around the corner, the mom members of Ski Moms Fun named Vermont’s Stowe ski resort as the ultimate summer travel destination for the ...read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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