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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Next stop on Vermont Mountain Eats: Jay Peak Resort, the Top of Vermont and home to fantastic spots for food and drink. Check out what restaurants we recommend before, during or after hitting up Jay Peak’s legendary terrain (or legendary waterpark!). Café Oma Café Oma kicks off many a locals day with their fresh-made muffins … Read More
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Killington has an endless array of possibilities when it comes to summer fun, and we got to spend three days taking in the magic. From hikes, to bikes and everything in between, Killington Resort holds the secret to summertime fun. I, Rachel, and my daughter Aria visited Killington this summer. Our main objectives during our … Read More
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The Mamas are on a mission to hike at each of our favorite resorts across the state. The Green Mountains of Vermont do not disappoint when it comes to hiking adventures, and with fall just around the corner, we jumped at the chance to get one more adventure in before the school year begins. Next … Read More
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The hanger is real people. Whether it’s adults or the little rippers, we all need fuel to keep the turns going. To keep us well fed, food trucks have been popping up at Vermont ski resorts over the past few season. Eateries run out of small cabins, trucks, or tiny kitchens on wheels, serve sandwiches, … Read More
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“Pizza? I LOVE pizza slices!” Aria said as we loaded up the car in preparation for our trip to Bromley Mountain in Vermont. After explaining to her that the “pizza slice” was a teaching tool she’d likely hear at her ski lesson, not a lunch option, my 6-year-old daughter was still excited to dive into the adventure … Read More
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