Stay and Play at Jay Peak

Stay and Play at Jay Peak

March 28, 2014

Staying at Jay Peak Resort In case you hadn’t noticed, Jay Peak Resort has experienced some growth in the last few years. Actually, a lot of growth. This season they added the Stateside Hotel making it the third new property to open in just the last four years. This affordable option for families is adjacent to … Read More

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Becoming a Skiing Family at Bolton Valley Resort

Becoming a Skiing Family at Bolton Valley Resort

March 12, 2014

Bolton Valley Resort is one of those ski resorts that is steeped in old school charm and loved by the locals. Conveniently located between Burlington and nearby towns of Stowe and Waterbury, there is loads to see and do both on and off the mountains. The views from the top of the mountain are stunning … Read More

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Skiing Stowe Mountain Resort With Kids

Skiing Stowe Mountain Resort With Kids

March 10, 2014

It doesn’t get much more Vermont classic than Stowe. Not only is it home to Mount Mansfield, the highest mountain in the state, but this iconic mountain also has the distinction of being shaped like a man’s face. The summit is the chin – what kid wouldn’t want to ski that? Full disclosure is necessary … Read More

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Unpretentious Mount Snow Great for Families

Unpretentious Mount Snow Great for Families

February 20, 2014

A few things you should know about Mount Snow: It’s the closest Vermont ski resort to all major metro areas to the south, which means less time in the car and more time on vacation. The Tubing Hill is faster than it looks. The mountain is small enough to be manageable, but large enough to … Read More

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Staying at Stratton Mountain Resort

Staying at Stratton Mountain Resort

February 16, 2014

If your family is planning a visit to one of Vermont’s largest ski areas, there are a few things you should know before choosing your lodging that will make your trip more enjoyable.  First, Stratton is expansive. It has 97 trails with two separate base lodge areas. There are a lot of on and off … Read More

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Zip Lining with ArborTrek Tours at Smugglers’ Notch

Zip Lining with ArborTrek Tours at Smugglers’ Notch

February 11, 2014

Maybe it was the idea that my husband and I had the morning to ourselves while the kids were at all day ski camp. Or maybe it was the thrill-seeker in me who’s been pretty dormant since having kids. Whatever it was, it was completely satisfied on our December morning zip line tour at ArborTrek … Read More

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Cross-country Skiing with Kids in Stowe

Cross-country Skiing with Kids in Stowe

February 5, 2014

Like my children do now, I spent most weekends as a kid on the ski hills here in Vermont. It wasn’t until after college that I really began to enjoy cross-country skiing. It’s a quieter and warmer, an incredible workout, and allows a more intimate connection with nature–not exactly high priorities for my eight- and … Read More

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Sugarbush Ski & Ride School: Fun, Safe Instruction for Kids of All Ages

Sugarbush Ski & Ride School: Fun, Safe Instruction for Kids of All Ages

January 15, 2014

 Any wise ski resort knows that its future depends on getting children safely up on the mountain and loving to ski or board. Sugarbush Resort in Warren is no exception and demonstrates its dedication to the younger generation with its top-notch Ski & Ride School. My eight- and eleven-year-old alpine-skiing sons participated in the Sugarbush … Read More

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