Pico Mountain, Vermont The Mamas took to the slopes at Pico Mountain in January to test Rossignol’s latest ski and snowboard lineup at an industry demo day. With groomed runs, solid coverage, and classic Vermont variability — packed powder, sugar snow, and firm patches — it was the perfect proving ground. Our testers ranged from … Read More
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Dressing kids for winter isn’t hard; you just need the right things to keep them warm and comfortable while they are outside. Besides knowing how to pack for a family ski trip, we have created this guide with our best tips for dressing your kids like a pro this season. We promise it will keep them … Read More
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When my sons were younger they didn’t have much awareness about prepping for ski season. But now that Tommy is 17 and Teddy is 14, they not only know that ski season is coming – they start talking about it around the time that school starts. So what do we do as a family to … Read More
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“Whatever, Mom” This is what my 16-year-old son Tommy said when I reminded him that his new Rossignol Experience 94 TI skis were longer (at 180 centimeters) than anything he’d ever skied on before. I told him that he would likely find it slightly more challenging to ski on them and that it would be … Read More
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It started with a series of texts. “I’m taking a mental health day next week.” “Next Thursday.” “Just letting u know.” I was traveling on assignment in Finland’s frozen Lapland when Stella, my fifteen-year-old daughter, ping-ed me from the other side of the world. She’d been studying like crazy lately and needed a break. This … Read More
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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. Ski and snowboard gear options can be overwhelming, making it hard to … Read More
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I feel like I should start this review with a disclaimer, which is to say that I am not a gear expert. Growing up in a family of hardcore, no-whining, East Coast skiers who also happened to be frugal Yankees, my attitude toward ski equipment tends toward the “if it gets you down the hill, … Read More
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