by Erica Houskeeper I come from a family of educators, but the teaching gene somehow passed me by. My grandfather and mother were teachers, and my sister and brother carried on the family legacy in public schools and state colleges. For me, teaching is not something that ever came naturally. But then I became a … Read More
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Driving along Route 100 towards Okemo Mountain Resort, snow encrusted trees create a winter wonderland, the likes of which you’d find in a children’s fairytale book. My husband and I are meeting old friends and new for a weekend of skiing and eating at Okemo, and as we often do when we ski, we take … Read More
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In my family, Thanksgiving means one thing: A chance to gather with people we love in Vermont’s Mad River Valley. We have a very traditional New England Thanksgiving with virtually no variations to the menu allowed: From the Anadama bread stuffing to the creamed onions to the casserole we call “corn junk” everyone knows just what … Read More
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The gear is packed, the tickets purchased, and you’re on your way to another great weekend on Vermont’s slopes. But have you thought about feeding your family? The All Mountain Mamas have you covered with some of our own food planning tips! Meal planning while on the mountain varies by family, and more importantly by … Read More
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Passports with Purpose is back and this year the All Mountain Mamas are representing Vermont with some amazing travel getaways. Since 2008 travel bloggers across the globe have partnered together for this annual fundraiser held in November/December to help communities in developing nations. The focus has traditionally been to help those in poverty, specifically women … Read More
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Fall is a great time to spend some time in the mountains and get excited about what’s coming. I was lucky on an October visit to check out Stratton Mountain Resort’s new gondola. The lovely new cars offer floor to ceiling views, carpeted flip-down seats, and external racks for skis and snowboards. I enjoyed the smooth and quick ride … Read More
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Living in Upstate New York I’m used to cold, long winters and for the most part you layer up and deal with it. But things changed last winter as I was back on the slopes after a long hiatus and needed to have some real warm weather gear. It was also the first winter my … Read More
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It can be hard in the fall to get into the winter mindset, but before you know it the snow will be flying and you’ll be itching to hit the slopes. A little planning now will not only give you more options when it comes to lodging, it will save you money because many resorts offer … Read More
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“I’m going to jump now,” I said to the young man standing next to me on the small platform that was attached to a tree about fifty feet above the forest floor. He smiled and waited with patience and just a whiff of good-natured doubt. As a treetop obstacle course guide he’d clearly seen it … Read More
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