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. This year we were lucky enough to host our annual Momtrends Ski Moms ...read more
Did you know Pennsylvania has more than 20 mountains where families can learn to ski? The Snowpass program provides every 4th and 5th grader the opportunity to ski or snowboard for free, up to three times. The Keystone state is an amazing place to start skiing or riding. They've ...read more
Nothing ruins a good outdoor adventure like having the wrong gear. I have been relying on Skhoop to provide me with chic layers for the past few ski seasons and they don't let me down. This winter I've been slipping on the chic Osa jacket in this iridescent silver to play in the ...read more
Martin Luther King Weekend is traditionally one of the biggest and busiest ski weekends of the year. Since we're all about having "snow much fun" here at Momtrends, I've put together a guide to help you navigate this weekend. I call it the "Ski Moms Guide to Avoiding Crowds and ...read more
Now that winter is here, I'm all about looking great in cold settings. I adore cozy chic outfits indoors and bright colorful ski gear on the mountain. Skea is designed in Colorado by women for women who ski. The brand makes ski fashion that looks great and performs on mountain. ...read more
As a dedicated ski mom, I'm all about providing more kids access to snow. Just because you live in an urban area like New York City, doesn't mean you can't find a way to the slopes. I've tapped my ski mom friends from the tristate area to come up with a list of 10 places where to ...read more
A world class ski resort needs a few things. First, great reliable snow. Second, luxurious lodgings. Third, they need great food. If you're heading to Big Sky anytime soon, I've got a slew of great ideas on where to eat in Big Sky Montana. Where to Eat in Big Sky Big Sky, ...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
Ten years ago I started covering the ski industry. I stumbled into it. After a trip to Solitude, Utah with two kids under 4 that went off pretty smoothly, I thought I had some wisdom to share. I wrote up my stories and noticed the high volume of blog traffic these pieces earned. ...read more
Here's what a ski mama needs: Help with the gear. Aside from cost, what I hear most from families who ski and ride is that they struggle with the gear. Before I had kids, I found just managing my own gear to be a bit taxing. Add a kid, or two, or three and a ski or riding trip ...read more
Sun Valley is known as America’s first destination ski resort. The resort has a storied history of being the spot where all the Hollywood stars came to "ski and be seen." Nearly 85 years later, it's still glittery and fabulous and worth your precious family ski holiday. If you ...read more
It’s time to think about your season pass to your favorite ski mountains. I know it’s April and you’re savoring the early days of spring (unless you live where its still snowing), but soon you’ll be dreaming of knee-deep powder and planning your long weekends. The best deals ...read more
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
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
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 Eco 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 to ...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
