There’s a bittersweetness to spring skiing in Vermont—we’re saying goodbye to the season with the sun on our face, soft turns underfoot, and just enough unpredictability to keep everyone humble – muddy, wet, and laughing. If you’re a mama on the fence about squeezing in one more weekend, consider this your sign: go. Our Okemo … Read More
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“Boys – guess what? It’s totally a “full send” day!” I mused from the front seat of our car, turning to our three boys shoulder to shoulder in the middle row as we made our way to the first stop on our family ski trip — Killington. Apparently, that was an uncool use of “full … Read More
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A winter getaway to the Mad River Valley doesn’t have to mean slopeside lodging. Our family recently discovered the perfect home base just over the Appalachian Gap in Bristol — the Vermont Bed and Breakfast at Russell Young Farm. Only about 18 minutes from Mad River Glen, 27 minutes from Sugarbush Resort’s Mount Ellen base, and a … Read More
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When it comes to “kid-friendly” vacations, I typically plan everything, ensuring that the kid’s needs are met first. My husband is usually just along for the ride. Our wishes are the last priority and we manage our expectations accordingly. However, within 15 minutes of arriving at the Burke Mountain Hotel, my husband looked at me … Read More
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As a mother of three boys, I don’t have a reference point of parenting that includes a whole lot of sitting still; our boys are always on the move with a combined energy force that makes getting them outside the most practical (and sanity enhancing) outlet for everyone involved! Having enjoyed the Epic Pass for … Read More
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A family getaway—let alone a ski weekend—is no small feat when you have little feet in your life. Still, the benefits are well worth the challenges. After a few seasons of working out the kinks, I’ve learned a handful of ways to calm my anxious-mama mind and ease into a winter weekend with more calm … Read More
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This is not about my kid and snow sports. It’s a story about how I have defined myself as a mom who is a skier. I hope it inspires others who have been on the sidelines to consider trying an intimidating new sport. Not So Into Snow I saw snow for the first time … Read More
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The countdown to opening day at Vermont ski resorts is officially on! For families, the ramp-up to ski season is as much about the traditions (chairlift M&Ms: check!) as it is about the logistics. From the all-important gear search and rescue operation (how do kids grow that fast?) to the delight of a Warren Miller … Read More
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My cousin, her husband, and four children drive to Pico from New Jersey for a family ski trip twice a year. We met up with them last season and my older son had such an amazing time with the gaggle of boys that we just had to get back and make a trip of it … Read More
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