When the snow melts, Vermont’s ski resorts trade in skis for strings and snowboards for soundboards. From laid-back lawn concerts to lively weekend festivals, these mountain destinations turn into some of the coolest (literally!) venues for live music all summer long. Whether you’re winding down from a day of hiking, biking, or just soaking up … Read More
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Vermont ski resorts aren’t just for winter fun—summer is packed with kid-friendly events, outdoor adventures, and unique mountain experiences. Whether your family is into strider bike races, disc golf clinics, outdoor movies, or musical bingo, these family summer events at Vermont ski resorts offer something for everyone. From popsicles and hikes to Spartan obstacle races … Read More
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Celebrate Independence Day in true Green Mountain style! From small-town parades to mountaintop concerts and fireworks under the stars, Vermont 4th of July weekend events are packed with family-friendly fun. Whether you’re chasing adventure or looking to kick back on a picnic blanket, mountain resorts across the state offer the perfect setting for a festive … Read More
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Raising two boys and teaching them how to ski has been an eye-opening experience. What works for one, doesn’t always work for the other in terms of parenting or learning to ski and improve. Maybe that’s no surprise, but it can be a source of frustration if your toolbox is limited. Enter the second-born child. … Read More
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When I think about the number of adults who ski or ride and don’t think taking a lesson will benefit them, it reminds me of a quote by longtime ski instructor Mermer Blakeslee. In an excellent article for SAM magazine (the B2B publication for the North American mountain resort industry), she wrote: “We should tap … Read More
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There’s a certain magic to learning something new as an adult—something equal parts exhilarating and deeply humbling. You fall a lot, you get back up, you figure things out, and—if you’re lucky—you get to share that process with someone you love. That’s what this adventure at Killington was for my daughter, Aria, and me. It … Read More
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Happy National Women’s History Month! We all know women are social creatures that often crave the support and comfort of other women. So why not find it on the slopes and improve our turns while we’re at it? If you’re looking to improve your ski and ride skills and connect with other female skiers, women’s … Read More
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It takes a lot of careful consideration by ski area operators to put together an end-to-end, family-friendly experience—and deliver on it. A ski area needs the right facilities and activities, and they need to be convenient both in access (i.e., uncomplicated to find) and proximity to where families are staying. Most importantly, and perhaps the … Read More
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My cousin, her husband, and four children drive to Pico from New Jersey for a family ski trip twice a year. We met up with them last season and my older son had such an amazing time with the gaggle of boys that we just had to get back and make a trip of it … Read More
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