“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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As a new skier, I was feeling properly intimidated about my first lesson with the Women’s Ski and Ride Program at Smugglers’ Notch Resort. “Remember when you were nervous before your first dance lesson?” I asked my daughters the night before. “That’s how I’m feeling about skiing tomorrow!” They looked at me dubiously, the way … 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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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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Raising two boys and teaching them how to ski has been an eye-opening experience. What works for one, doesn’t always work for the other in terms of parenting or learning to ski and improve. Maybe that’s no surprise, but it can be a source of frustration if your toolbox is limited. Enter the second-born child. … Read More
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When I think about the number of adults who ski or ride and don’t think taking a lesson will benefit them, it reminds me of a quote by longtime ski instructor Mermer Blakeslee. In an excellent article for SAM magazine (the B2B publication for the North American mountain resort industry), she wrote: “We should tap … Read More
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There’s a certain magic to learning something new as an adult—something equal parts exhilarating and deeply humbling. You fall a lot, you get back up, you figure things out, and—if you’re lucky—you get to share that process with someone you love. That’s what this adventure at Killington was for my daughter, Aria, and me. It … Read More
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Happy National Women’s History Month! We all know women are social creatures that often crave the support and comfort of other women. So why not find it on the slopes and improve our turns while we’re at it? If you’re looking to improve your ski and ride skills and connect with other female skiers, women’s … Read More
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My son has been hitting the slopes since he was a babe, but as we bounce around from Vermont resort to resort, he hasn’t ever experienced the benefit of a seasonal lesson program. Last year I had to ask myself “Is now the time to sign him up for a ski lesson?” It was clear … Read More
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