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
I’m hooked on Sundance, Utah. It’s a balm for what ails modern moms. If you’re like me, you keep quite a schedule managing career and kids. At Sundance you can slow down and renew your love of the outdoors and simply catch your breath. While the resort is incredibly popular as ...read more
All ski moms deserve a spa day at Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant. It’s a lot of work getting all the kids ready to ski. Plus, many of us join the kids out there on the hill for skiing or boarding. It’s a great workout and a great family experience, but not without it’s stresses. ...read more
Winter is the perfect time to make a trip to visit New England. Growing up in Maryland, it's hard to believe I've never made it to New Hampshire. New England has always charmed me--from the shores of Nantucket to the orchards of Connecticut to the mountains in ...read more
New Hampshire has some relatively undiscovered gems when it comes to family skiing. During our Christmas week visit to New Hampshire we were able to check out Cannon Mountain and Bretton Woods to get the story on New England ski options for our Annual Family Ski Guide. To start ...read more
Squaw Valley isn't just for skiing, this Olympic destination, is also a terrific place for a summer family vacation. I spent a few days checking out all the offerings at The Resort at Squaw Creek (click here to see a full review). Since I couldn't pack everything into a single ...read more
Copper Mountain ski school is a wonderful way to introduce your kids to the most amazing sport. Here's what I know after seven years as a ski mom. A bad ski school can ruin a ski holiday. We got to interview Kim Casey, the head of the Ski & Snowboard school. Here are highlights ...read more
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 ...read more
We take at least one big ski vacation a year. For our family, skiing is a fantastic way to bon in the great outdoors. This year we headed West from Brooklyn to Copper Mountain. Copper is about 100 miles from Denver International Airport (plan on at least 90 minutes of driving). ...read more
