Welcome to Stratton My daughter, Aria, was stoked and maybe a little nervous about her first-timer snowboard lesson at Stratton. Her nervousness was squelched quickly upon checking in at Stratton’s Welcome Center. If you’ve never been to Stratton (or are new to any mountain), the welcome center is a great place to start your journey. … Read More
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After an exhilarating evening of tubing at Stratton’s Coca-Cola Tube Park, Mama Rachel and daughter Aria were hungry and ready for some rest. They checked in for a special One-Nighter stay at the Black Bear Lodge. The Black Bear Lodge is just 4 minutes by car or shuttle from the Coca-Cola Tube Park, which makes … Read More
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If you think mountain resorts are only for skiing and snowboarding, think again. All Mountain Mama Rachel and daughter Aria recently got to experience the fun and excitement of tubing at Stratton’s Coca-Cola Tubing Park. Tubing is a fantastic way for those new to the ski resort scene to get their bearings and develop some … Read More
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Okemo Mountain Resort is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders, and it’s not just the slopes that keep visitors coming back. The resort offers a variety of tasty dining choices. There is everything from casual après-ski bites to more formal dining experiences. Many of these spots provide a mix of indoor and outdoor seating … Read More
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What’s the best age to teach my kids to ski or snowboard? This is easily the most common question parents ask us. The answer isn’t so easy, though. There are so many variables. A lot depends on you as a parent, your kids’ natural propensity for sliding on snow, where you live, how often you … Read More
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Teaching children how to ski and snowboard is no easy gig. That’s why we should leave it to the professionals. (Head here for lesson tips.) That said, even when kiddos get lessons, as parents, you will still spend plenty of time on the learn-to-terrain or the “bunny hill” of a resort during the first years … Read More
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Do you dream about becoming the next Lindsey Vonn or Bode Miller? No? Me neither, but I did dream about a family pastime that would get us outside all winter long. Skiing and snowboarding are two great wintertime options that are multi-generational and can become life-long sports. When my kids were little, I pictured days … Read More
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Sometimes winter throws us a curveball. We’ve seen crazy storms in December, cold snaps in April, rain in January, and even rainbows in March. Varying weather can stifle a family’s ski season if they let it. Our advice – don’t let it! Mama Adrienne’s family visited Okemo Mountain Resort for a weekend ski getaway in … Read More
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It’s the holiday week in Vermont and that means…..torchlight parades, family activities, and general holiday shenanigans at resorts across Vermont! Planning a visit to Vermont this holiday season, or live locally and want to celebrate? We’ve pulled together a list of some of the best family holiday events at Vermont ski areas during the break. … Read More
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