Vermont
Where to Eat in the Mad River Valley of Vermont
Kids seem to be welcome just about everywhere in Vermont, especially in the Mad River Valley. With world-class skiing available at Sugarbush and Mad River Glen, kids can work up quite an appetite. In the Mad River Valley, family time begins on the mountain and carries on to some ...read more
Favorite Cross Country Skiing Spots in Vermont
My love for Vermont grows each winter. This great little state knows how to make the most of cold months. One of the ways I've increased my enjoyment is investing in time on the trails. I'm sharing my favorite cross country skiing spots in Vermont in the hopes that you will give ...read more
Where to Eat at Mount Snow, Vermont
Mount Snow is located in Dover, Vermont. And while it is Vermont's southernmost big mountain, and therefore, closest to many Northeast metropolitan areas, it is also in a VERY small town. Lucky for ski moms, this little hamlet is packed with tasty options for you and your family. ...read more
Plan a Perfect Girlfriends Ski Trip
If there's one thing we hold firm here at Momtrends, it's that moms are heroes. Heroes of the everyday variety. We don't wear capes, but we are doing the hard work of raising humans while also trying to live full, interesting lives. Sometimes the work of "momming" can be intense, ...read more
Where to Eat Near Okemo Mountain Vermont
Okemo Mountain is an ideal spot for a family vacation. It's got a great variety of terrain, an amazing ski school and lots of housing options for families. Since any great vacation also involves food, we asked our ski mama friends where to eat near Okemo Mountain in Vermont and ...read more
Christmas at Stratton Mountain
When it comes to getting a white Christmas, Vermont is a good bet. This time of year many families plan a winter holiday to ski or snowboard. From New York City, Stratton Mountain is one of the closest mountains that offers steep terrain and a full resort experience. For most of ...read more
How to Make the Most of Your Stowe Ski Vacation
Is this the year you give your family the gift of a ski holiday? I for one am always cheering for experiences over things. A trip to Vermont in the winter is a gift that will keep on giving. In addition to world-class skiing, Stowe offers families the chance to bond over cocoa, ...read more
Cabin Cat Skiing Adventures at Sugarbush Vermont
Our family had planned a move to Vermont long before COVID arrived. Our arrival time just happened to coincide with the national lock down. We missed a lot of spring skiing last year and vowed to take advantage of whatever we were given this year. When the opportunity came up to ...read more
Plan a Perfect Suicide Six Family Ski Day
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
Trip Planning Your Ski Vacation to Stowe, Vermont
Stowe is the East Coast gem in the Vail Resorts portfolio. It's a magnet for wealthy ski families from Boston and even as far south as New York City and Philly. Unlike many of the ski resorts in the East, this is a real destination for a multi-day ski holiday. If you are trip ...read more
Vermont Winter Adventures at Woodstock Nordic Center
Is this the year you try Nordic skiing? It's a wonderful winter sport that the whole family can enjoy. Start planning your Vermont winter adventures at the Woodstock Nordic Center. This cross country ski center has everything you need to explore on skinny skis. Vermont Winter ...read more
Topnotch spa vacation is a perfect Vermont winter getaway
I have a big birthday coming up soon. As I leap into a new decade, I'm celebrating with some safe travel options here in my new state. I had lofty plans lined up, but like the rest of us, I'm adjusting my mindset to focus on what I CAN do rather than what I can't. Lucky for me, ...read more
Early Season Skiing at Killington Vermont
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
Sugarbush Ski Day
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
How to Safely Visit Vermont This Winter
This week I talked to the Vermont winter experts. I wanted to know how this winter was going to compare to season's past. I got good news and some straight talk from the Vermont tourism board, Ski Vermont and many of the Vermont-based resorts about how to safely visit Vermont ...read more
Family Fun Vermont Fall Bucket List
Autumn is a fantastic time to visit the Green Mountain State (please do so safely and follow all Vermont travel guidelines). The changing colors of the season make a picture perfect setting for your family to get outdoors before we have to layer up. I've put together a family fun ...read more
Soaking Up Autumn Scenic Lift Rides Mad River Glen
The fall colors are spectacular right now in Vermont. With warm day temperatures and loads of sun, now is the time to check some things off your Vermont bucket list and enjoy the fall splendor. On the top of your list should be soaking up autumn on a scenic lift rides at Mad ...read more
Family Fun at Billings Farm in Vermont
History comes alive in Vermont at the Billings Farm. Our family loved our tour of this 19th century farm--meeting the animals and seeing the glorious sunflowers. Though, ideal for younger kids, my teen girls thought the combination of culture and pasture was perfect. Let me help ...read more
Luxury and Family Fun at the Woodstock Inn, Vermont
My summer of exploring New England continues, this time our destination was even closer to our new home. Since our original travel plans were scrapped, we've been checking out the best of the Green Mountain State. FYI: Vermont, my adopted state, is allowing travel to adjacent ...read more
Why We Love The Trapp Family Lodge for Cross Country Skiing
My Vermont weekends are fueling my love of winter. With every trip north, I find another reason to adore this great little state. My latest passion is cross country skiing, and there’s really no better place to cross country ski than the Trapp Family Lodge. Related: What you ...read more
What You Need To Know About Trying Backcountry Skiing
Here's what you need to know about backcountry skiing: It involves a lot of gear and isn't the type of sport you just take on with some trial and error. Bolton Valley Resort in Vermont is the perfect place to learn about this new sport in a safe and educational way. And as for ...read more
The Reasons Why We Love Pico Ski Resort
If you've skied on the East Coast, it's likely you've heard of Killington. But you may not of heard of Pico Mountain, the sister property of the Killington aka "The Beast." While Killington may get the lion's share of the attention thanks to the World Cup Races, steep pitch and ...read more
Cross-Country Skiing in the Mountains of Vermont
"Real skiers ski uphill" is an old expression in Vermont, where cross country skiing is as much a winter tradition as hot chocolate and making snow angels. Cross-Country skiing in the mountains of Vermont can be a wonderful way to embrace winter. Need inspiration to give it a ...read more
What to Do in Stowe Vermont
Of course most of us think about skiing when we think of planning a trip to Vermont. But when you wonder what to do in Stowe Vermont, don't forget about the summer fun! We recently visited Stowe for a summer getaway and found a ton to do. Read more about TopNotch Resort here. ...read more