Best Family Ski Deals for the 2019-20 Season

Best Family Ski Deals for the 2019-20 Season

December 10, 2019

If you’re looking to ski or snowboard with your family, Vermont is the place to be this winter. With as much as 25 feet of annual snowfall and state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming equipment, Vermont ski areas are ideal for family skiing and riding. Many Vermont resorts offer a variety of lift ticket, lesson, and lodging … Read More

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Vermont Mountain Eats: Mad River Valley

Vermont Mountain Eats: Mad River Valley

December 2, 2019

  Next stop on Vermont Mountain Eats: The Mad River Valley, home to Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen.  Enjoy these tips from the Mamas about where to find the best on-mountain bites, cozy après spots, and best local food and drink in the Valley. The Skinny Pancake The Skinny Pancake is a local crepe … Read More

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Prepping for the Ski Season With Teens

Prepping for the Ski Season With Teens

November 30, 2019

When my sons were younger they didn’t have much awareness about prepping for ski season. But now that Tommy is 17 and Teddy is 14, they not only know that ski season is coming – they start talking about it around the time that school starts. So what do we do as a family to … Read More

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Sliding Sideways with Toddler Snowboard Lessons

Sliding Sideways with Toddler Snowboard Lessons

October 20, 2019

Why don’t we see more tiny snowboarders? I’m typically on skis myself, but it was a question that crossed my mind as I started to introduce my son to snow sports. The typical answer from skiing parents is that skiing is easier to pick up as it gives young kids more freedom of movement. I … Read More

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Preparing Your Child for Ski  Lessons

Preparing Your Child for Ski Lessons

September 30, 2019

Winter is just around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for skiing and riding. If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in ski lessons, now is the time to explore ski school programs and register for the upcoming season. Ski or snowboard lessons can help develop your child’s confidence on the hill and … Read More

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Biking to Coasters: Family Fun at Killington

Biking to Coasters: Family Fun at Killington

September 17, 2019

For my family of five, summertime means maximum fun, maximum planning, and lots of negotiation to keep everyone happy. We are an active and adventurous family; Mom, Dad, and three boys ages 8, 10, and 12. As Vermonters, we are hyper-aware that every sunny day over fifty degrees is precious. During the warmer months, we … Read More

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Teens Take on The Beast – A Killington Adventure

Teens Take on The Beast – A Killington Adventure

March 17, 2019

My oldest daughter’s high school ski club has been taking a weekend trip to Killington for years. The first time she and her friends signed up to participate they were freshman and my reaction was, “Why the heck do you guys have to go to Killington? Killington’s huge! Can’t they take you to Bolton Valley … Read More

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Why Burke Mountain May Be Vermont’s Best Kept Secret

Why Burke Mountain May Be Vermont’s Best Kept Secret

March 4, 2019

If you’re like me, you may never have given much thought to Burke Mountain Resort. I mean sure, it’s the home of Burke Mountain Academy where the repeat Olympic and World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin trained. But it’s also tucked off to the side of Vermont, closer to New Hampshire’s White Mountains than the Green … Read More

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