Vermont Mountain Eats: Okemo Mountain Resort

Vermont Mountain Eats: Okemo Mountain Resort

January 19, 2023

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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The Sunflower House at Billings Farm & Museum

The Sunflower House at Billings Farm & Museum

September 6, 2021

“Do they have cows!?” She asked excitedly over lunch. I didn’t tell my daughter we were going to visit Woodstock’s Billings Farm & Museum until we were snuggled into a parking spot a few minutes away at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Lunch at Woodstock Inn To kick off our day of adventure, we had … Read More

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Gold Medal Instruction: Killington Women’s Ski Camps with Donna Weinbrecht

Gold Medal Instruction: Killington Women’s Ski Camps with Donna Weinbrecht

February 6, 2020

Please note, this post–among many other posts by All Mountain Mamas–was created and shared before the COVID-19 pandemic and some content may no longer apply. Please always stay updated on Vermont’s travel and gathering guidelines before planning a trip during the 2020-21 season.  I love skiing with my family, but it doesn’t always offer me … 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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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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Vermont Summer Events 2019

Vermont Summer Events 2019

June 13, 2019

The mamas scoured Vermont summer events at ski resorts and hand-picked our tops family-friendly ones across the state. From food fests to outdoor music, lawn games, to yoga – there is something for everyone! June 20, Wanderlust at Stratton Mountain Wanderlust Festivals are all-out celebrations of mindful living that bring together the world’s leading yoga teachers, … 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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A 7-Year-Old Discovers Her Potential at Sugarbush

A 7-Year-Old Discovers Her Potential at Sugarbush

February 10, 2019

My 7-year-old’s approach to doing things outside of her comfort zone is to resist, resist, resist. Phoebe fights certain things again and again until she figures them out. It happened when she was learning to ride a bike and learning to swim. It also happened with skiing. She has been skiing since the age of … Read More

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