Alta isn't known for rapid innovation or embracing change. The folks that ski this high end mountain love tradition. When I got the news that the Alta ski area was about to get a new luxury hotel, I had to pay a visit. My first look at the Snowpine Lodge in Alta, Utah was during ...read more
You know what's good ski marketing? Puppies! I've been working hard for years to spread the word about how much fun winter sports are, but I met some four legged ambassadors that are far better at attracting families than I am. Meet the Squaw Alpine Rescue Dogs. Love playing in ...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
Some people dread the middle school years, but I'm here with some good news. These years can be the best. The key is to figure out how to stay connected to your kids. Our family bonds over skiing. Those lifts can be the perfect time to start a meaty conversation or to giggle ...read more
We all have travel bucket lists. Mine has an awful lot of ski resorts on it. Sure I love skiing out West and in Vermont, but I also love mixing culture and snow. When I started to dream up a winter trip to Japan, I went to the pros at Diamante Tavel to give me the ultimate ...read more
Are you looking to plan a low-key, laidback kinda family vacay in the near future? Well, I suggest that you look no further than Myrtle Beach. If you're going to take my advice and are willing to consider adding this family friendly destination to your vacation schedule, you're ...read more
Have you ever spent the holidays at a ski resort? Maybe this is the year you skip the obligations of hosting and prepping and take off to the mountains. Vail and Beaver Creek have tons of things planned to make your holiday season extra bright. Here are some family fun ideas in ...read more
Sonnenalp has been helping families make memories in the mountains for more than 40 years. This holiday, let the team at this exclusive family resort take the pressure off Mom and Dad and allow everyone to be a lot more merry. Holiday breaks can be great, but they can also be ...read more
Whether you are in Vail for a snow sports adventure or visiting in the summer for hiking or fly fishing, working in a spa day is a great way to relax and pamper yourself. I think every mom deserves a spa day, and when I cover luxury famiy resorts, I always make a point to do my ...read more
My family loves the outdoors. We're hikers, runners, skiers and generally try to spend as much time out in nature as we can. Monday through Friday we are city folk, so we have a lot of pent up energy to expend on weekends. The Momtrends family can be a little rough on our ...read more
I highly recommend a girls' weekend with your teenager. It's a great way to bond since the setting is neutral and you're discovering new things together. This weekend, my daughter and I stayed at the historic Pitcher Inn located in Warren, Vermont. Our weekend was relaxing, ...read more
I've now seen Manchester Vermont in all four seasons, and I've got to say, it's hard to pick my favorite. But after a recent fall weekend spent shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets and touring the Manchester area, I'm pretty smitten with autumn in Southern Vermont. Check out ...read more
Mom life is a good life, but it's certainly not simple. Navigating the day-to-day experiences of my family takes a lot of planning and I need support. I need a car than can handle all my kids. This year I've been testing a series of cars that have a third row. You can read my ...read more
This is not a drill, I am prepping for ski season RIGHT NOW! I have my Ikon Pass (and an Epic Pass too) and am in planning mode. While you may be shopping for the perfect pumpkin right about now, many ski resorts are prepping for the winter. In fact, I received quite a few notes ...read more
This week I was trying to make reservations for Columbus Day weekend in Vermont and many of our favorite spots were sold out. Take this as your public service reminder to book now if you want to see the fall splendor in Vermont. To inspire you, I've put together a list of five ...read more
Vermont is becoming our go-to summer destination when we want to escape the city for fresh air. This summer we spent a lot of time in Manchester Vermont exploring the town and shopping. But when you're traveling with kids, you've got to mix things up. On our last trip north, we ...read more
I went on many adventures this summer. While I love a good international trip, I also adore a good road trip. This summer I was lucky enough to stumble upon the delightful Hill Farm. The Hill Farm Inn, Vermont is a perfect country escape for this city girl. Hill Farm Inn The inn ...read more
Even though I'm a New Yorker, my wheels are really important to me. We live a city life during the week. On weekends we either drive to rural Connecticut or Vermont to connect with nature. We log a lot of miles. For the past five years, we've relied on Volvo to get us from point ...read more
Vermont's Okemo Mountain is great in the winter. This year I discovered it's great fun in the summer too. This August I took a trip to southern Vermont to visit the Manchester Designer Outlets. During my visit, I made a swing over to nearby Ludlow to try out the mountain biking ...read more
Do you love the thrill of the hunt? Back in the 80s my mom used to take me to the outlet mall on the way home from Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. We’d bond sorting through bins of tops and racks of sneakers looking for treasure. The outlets weren’t fancy, nor especially trendy, but ...read more
Look what I found on my trip to the Manchester Designer Outlets! This cute Kate Spade dress at 90% off! This weekend I went to the annual Sidewalk Sale in scenic Vermont. Shopping the Manchester Designer Outlets gave me the chance to save a bundle while strolling through the ...read more
I love looking at vacation homes. I'm a city girl, and I vibe off the energy here, but I find open spaces and fresh air requisite to healthy living. To keep our family ties strong, we get out of NYC. I'm not alone. Lots of families maintain "escape hatches;" a place outside of ...read more
When I tell you we are picky about the foods we give the kids, I'm really making the understatement of the year. At Momtrends HQ, Mr. Momtrends and I are known as the sugar police. I admit I have been known to rant about hidden sugars and the evils of white bread on more than ...read more
"What the heck is a Slytherin?!" I knew the older couple behind us was in trouble from the start. For anyone not steeped in Harry Potter lore, seeing the new two-part play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would be like getting hit with a confundus charm. Excuse me if I sound a ...read more
DUMBO Brooklyn is a trendy New York City neighborhood full of lofts, cool restaurants and great shopping. It's also home to some of the most iconic (and photographed) views in all of NYC. For many tourists, DUMBO is becoming a must-see destination. As a local Brooklyn mom, I ...read more
Summer is right around the corner, and we've got big plans to ... Of course, while incredibly rewarding, traveling with kids is also immensely challenging--especially if it entails a long-haul flight. The air pressure, potential turbulence, and the necessity to remain seated for ...read more
If you had told me a year ago, that I would go on three ski trips this year, I wouldn't have believed you. If you had told me that my five year old son would be begging to make "ski school" a regular part of his winter routine, I would have laughed and rolled my eyes. If you had ...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
Skiing doesn't have to be hard work. For all the parents I see battling it out in the "wintery mix" back East, there's hope. Right now you may be at a crowded ski lodge and on icy slopes, listen carefully...Beaver Creek is the answer to your prayers. Friends, stop listening to ...read more
We do a lot of ski coverage here at Momtrends. Nicole, our founder and CEO, is equal parts #MomBoss and #SkiMom; and she's a huge advocate of getting family's out and about and on the slopes together. So when I casually mentioned that my husband and I were hoping to get our ...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
I've always wanted to go skiing in Europe. It's definitely on my travel bucket list. When we were were putting together our 2017/18 Family Ski Guide, I reached out to some friends to try to get the scoop on what makes European trips so awesome. I was able to connect with Katja ...read more
Last year I made platinum on Delta. This means I travel a ton and my luggage gets a good workout. After 10 years, my old Travelpro rolling suitcase was ready to be replaced, I started my hunt for the best overhead roller for women travelers. Work trips are great for building my ...read more
Families looking to hit the slopes this winter should look northwest, to the mountains of beautiful British Columbia, Canada. With acres of skiable terrain and epic powder conditions spread among some of the best ski resorts in the world, British Columbia does have it all, both ...read more
Skiing with teens can be a little tricky. When you plan a family ski trip you want to create memories, but you also want to keep the kids happy too. You'll be surprised that skiing can be a terrific vacation pick for families with older kids. Forced togetherness on chairlifts? ...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
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
NYC is a magical place at the holidays. The lights and displays are glorious and the city is never more full of cheer (and people!). Our family tries to mix culture and charity into the season. I don't want it to be all about CONSUMING and SPENDING. We spent yesterday afternoon ...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
Let's start by saying I know you love your kids. I want to get passed the mom guilt that we all experience. I'm just going to say it: It's OK to travel and NOT spend every second with with your precious offspring. Resort offerings like the Sonnenalp Kids Club are meant to help ...read more
I know skiing with kids can be expensive. That's why I'm always looking for an angle to save myself and my readers some money. My goal? Get us all out on the slopes more with the kiddos without having to tap into our retirement accounts. Sure, you can pack lunches and get used ...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
This month I celebrated my 25th Vanderbilt reunion. I headed back to campus to meet up with friends and get up to speed on how my university is doing. Good news! Both the city and the school are thriving. While I'm not going to take you on a complete walk down memory lane, I am ...read more
I travel around the world and love sharing stories about my finds, but sometimes I forget that I live in a pretty awesome city. I'm trying to share some of my NYC finds with you all so you can make plans for your next NYC trip, or if you are a New York City mama, I hope to ...read more
Prices go up soon and it's time to think about the best season ski pass deals. A few weeks ago I pulled together a list of the multi-mountain passes, today I'm singing the praises of the single-mountain pass. With opening day just over a month and a half away at many ...read more