Since 1938, Alta has embraced a fiercely independent spirit. It remains one of the sole holdouts in the ski industry. As Alterra and Vail resorts gobble up independent resorts, I wonder how long Alta can keep it going. As an independent ski "journalist" I feel like it's my duty ...read more
Creating winter memories with your family is as easy as a trip to Vermont. We gathered some of our favorite NYC influencer moms for a weekend on the slopes at Mount Snow. It was part adventure, part bonding on the mountain and a whole lot of fun. We've been fans of skiing in ...read more
Here's the deal. Most brands market the winter to men. When I look at ski and snowboard ads, it's mostly dudes jumping off of things. That's why each year we develop the Ski Moms Survey and Giveaway. Well, here at MomTrends we know the power of 'word of mom." We know you are the ...read more
Ski season is here and I found the perfect ski jacket for layering. I've already skied 22 days this year (including this great trip to Sunday River) and this new ski jacket from The North Face has been keeping me warm and dry and I love the way it stands out on the mountain. ...read more
If you add up all the ski resorts in America, last year about 56 million of us spent a day on the slopes. This number has been flat for about a decade. Snow sports simply aren’t growing. That's why five years ago I published the first Best Family Ski and Snowboarding Guide. Five ...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
Back when I was pregnant with my first daughter, my husband and I took a fateful ski trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. I stuck to greens and blues, but I was not going to let a winter go by without at least a few runs. (By the way, check with your doctor to make sure skiing is a good ...read more
Spring break is here and many of us are planning our last ski trips of the year. At Momtrends, we have moms heading off to Montana, Vermont, Utah and New Hampshire to ski! For our last #SkiMoms Twitter Party we're talking about YOU and ways to everyone happy on snow. We're ...read more
In this family, we LOVE to play in the snow. What we don't love is the aftermath. Soggy gloves and damp boots. This winter we discovered the Green Glove Dryer and it's a better way to dry wet gloves...and mittens, and boots, and running shoes! Since winter doesn't seem to want ...read more
President's weekend is traditionally a HUGE weekend for family ski break. February is the perfect time to make the most of winter and head to the snow. To prep yourself and your family for an awesome ski vacation in Utah or wherever you ski, we’ve gone right to the source. ...read more
A weekend away means a workweek’s worth of preparation. Indeed, packing for a family of four takes time. It takes planning and patience and checklists and perhaps of a glass of wine or two. So when we booked our family’s first ski trip to Vermont (more on Mount Snow coming your ...read more
We're sharing an adorable ski craft created by Ludavia Harvey from our 2018 Ski Guide! When the weather isn’t cooperating for a perfect bluebird day, you can still have ski fun. Create this mini snowscape. You can do this craft one-on-one with your child or with a group of kids. ...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
Is there anyone out there NOT wearing a ski helmet anymore? I mean even this YETI has a helmet on under his suit! For me the big impetus was when Natasha Richardson died from a fall (no helmet). I bought one the next day. With the first helmet, I just acted fast. I wanted ...read more
You know I love my time on snow. This winter I found a new-to-me brand to love. Arc’teryx is my pick for this season's most stylish ski wear. And the good news is - it's functional as well as chic. These skiing and snowboarding essentials will keep you warm and dry all day ...read more
Here at Momtrends it's all about experiences. To write the Sugarbush Ski Resort review, I drove our family up to Northern Vermont for a two-day excursion from New York City. I'll get this out of the way, it's a long, long drive. On the way to Sugarbush, you'll pass many, many ...read more
Our 2017 Family Ski Guide is live! This year we had some new contributors share stories and resources to help even more moms get out on the snow. I asked Kristen Lummis, the Founder of BraveSkiMom.com help me talk more of you into skiing. She came up with ten reason moms should ...read more
Our family skis a ton. We've figured out that bringing our own skis can simplify things when we travel. It saves money when none of the four of us have to rent. When we were new to ski travel we wondered about how to pack your skis for a vacation. Why Bring Your Own Skis? ...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
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
The weather forecasts look good for Big Sky Resort in Montana this winter season. With reliable snow (upwards of 3 feet have already fallen on Lone Peak before November!) and tons of family-friendly activities, I think Big Sky is the perfect family-friendly ski vacation. ...read more
Are you thinking about snow? I am. We’re already planning for our 2017-18 family ski season so we can get the best ski season pass deals for families. To guide you through the options, once again, I’ve sweated the details to put together our round-up of ski/snowboard season ...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