ski moms
Graphic Tees for Moms Who Ski and Ride
I decided to make some graphic tees for our awesome group of Ski Mamas. Graphic design is a hobby, so be patient with me as I develop our brand. I worked with your suggestions to come up with two designs for Mother's Day. Related: Gifts for moms who love the mountains Here's the ...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
Best Women's Ski Events for Friendship and Learning
We all know when it comes to getting families to the slopes, moms are invaluable. But we are more than just the folks who pack the lunches and wipe the noses, we are also outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. In an effort to connect women with programs to develop both skills and ...read more
An open letter to the ski industry from a ski mom
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
Why we need to talk about Diversity in Snowsports
Diversity in Snowsports is written by Scherrie Donaldson “I love snowboarding, why haven’t we done this before?” asked my four-year-old after his very first snowboarding lesson a couple years ago. The truth is, I had no real answer for him, except that snow sports were not ...read more
What you Need to Know About the Ski Utah Ski Free Passport
Winter is here and we're talking about skiing in Utah. Here's what you need to know about the Ski Utah Passport for 5th and 6th graders -- it's the best way to make skiing with kids affordable. It's great for local Utah families and for those of us who have to fly to the powder. ...read more
Best Family Ski and Snowboarding Guide
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
Ten Reasons Moms Should Ski
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
Plan a Perfect Okemo Ski Vacation
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 popular East Coast ski resort has been helping families create snowy fun with families for decades. A few years ago Vail Resorts bought the ...read more
Should Your Family Get a Season Ski Pass
It may seem odd to be thinking about buying season passes now that ski season is over, but off-season is usually the best time to get a deal on your skiing adventures. The big question is: Should your family get a season pass? And if so, do you go for a multi-mountain pass or a ...read more
Four Seasons Whistler Review
This summer I got to spend a glorious week at Whistler. I was taking my older daughter to ski camp out there (they had such a tremendous snow fall last season the top snow fields were still open). The week kicked off our summer vacation so I wanted to make it good. I researched ...read more
Snowtastic #SkiMoms Giveaway
You know we love to see ski mamas (and ski dads) playing in the snow with the kiddos. But we also know USUALLY it's the kiddos who get all the cool gear. Well, we are putting an end to that with our Snowtastic #SkiMoms Giveaway! We've got more than $500 worth of prizes to share ...read more
Family Friendly Hotel in Breckenridge
Breckenridge Colorado is a haven for families that love to ski and snowboard. The town is home to one of the largest resorts in Colorado, plus it boasts a robust arts scene and wonderful food options. That's why families keep coming back to this destination ski town. One thing ...read more
Mom Style: Ski Mama T-Shirt
One of my favorite roles is that of a Ski Mama. Sure, I'm a wife, and a mom and a mom boss, but I relish my time on the slopes. I came to skiing late, I learned at 31 (thanks to Mr. Momtrends) and at the time I didn't know what a big part of my life it would become. Now we are ...read more
Deer Valley Ski Vacation
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
Alta is for Skiers
Alta is the place to turn a person who likes to ski into a powder hound. Are you ready to fall deeply madly in love with skiing like that? Then Alta is your spot. Alta is teaming with a specific kind of romance and it’s a lot more accessible than you might think: both ...read more
Aspen Ski Review: Finding Pampering & Powder
There's nothing quite like a powder day in Aspen. For pure exhilaration, views and aprés fun, it can't be beat. The Aspen/Snowmass team knows how to go big--they run four mountains with massive verticals and plenty of double black terrain, but they also know how to do small--to ...read more
#PassthePuffs Winter Fun Tips
I love Aspen in the winter. This town knows how to make the most of the season. This year, I got celebrate the Wintersköl Festival in Aspen--it's all about embracing the cold and a Nordic lifestyle. Think food, fun and lots of snow. And what goes hand in hand with outdoor fun? ...read more
Hey Moms: What You Need to Pack for Your Next Ski Trip
What's in my carryon bag when I go skiing? I put this video together to share what I pack to make a ski weekend perfect. After getting all the family's gear together for a ski weekend, it's easy to overlook what YOU need to have fun. As a seasoned ski mom, I want to make sure ...read more
Our Favorite Ski Moms
We're huge fans of skiing here at Momtrends. The all inclusive ski guide that we put together is evidence of that. And it's become obvious that many of you are ski enthusiasts as well, so we thought you might like to hear from some of our favorite ski moms! We've rounded up ...read more
Announcing the 2014-2015 Momtrends Ultimate Family Ski Guide
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