I’ve always known Vermont mountains beneath a blanket of snow. For our family of five, a trip to Vermont usually means loading skis, bundling into winter layers, and chasing chairlifts for downhill ski adventures. But this July, I traded skis for hiking boots, joining a group of fellow “Mountain Mamas” for a weekend built around … Read More
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Vermont is paradise in the summer. But as someone who has spent almost my entire Vermont life in Chittenden County, my family and I hadn’t ventured very far into southern Vermont until a recent trip to Okemo Mountain Resort. I’ll admit that my husband and I were completely caught off-guard. We kept looking at each … Read More
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Moms are superhuman at scheduling everyone else’s joy. Summer camps? Booked. Family vacation plans? Done. Snack bags? Packed with ice water and their favorite colored straw… But carving out an entire weekend devoted to our own joy and well-being? Somehow, this has gone overlooked for not only us moms today but the generations of Moms … Read More
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We loved our ski trip to Burke Mountain Resort this past February so much that we promised to come back — and here we are! Vermont summers aren’t the longest, so our family grabs every chance we get outside. When the forecast looked too iffy for camping, we pivoted to a spontaneous stay at the … Read More
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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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Whimsy. According to the Oxford dictionary, whimsy is derived from a 17th century word “whim-wham,” originally meaning a trinket or ornamental object. Fast forward to 2026, “whimsy” is often used to describe a place, as opposed to an object: “a whimsy place is a setting characterized by quaint and unpredictable charm, designed to evoke wonder… … Read More
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A ski area’s culture is shaped by its people and its community, which makes every ski area unique and, occasionally, better suited for some people more than others, depending on their interests, style, and personality. In some delightful cases, a mountain’s culture is one that everyone who shows up there feels they belong to. One … Read More
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If you’re already dreaming about next winter, you’re not alone. Spring is when savvy ski families lock in their passes—and often at the best prices of the year. Whether your crew sticks to a favorite mountain or chases snow across the state (and beyond), here’s a breakdown of Vermont season pass options for 2026–27, plus … Read More
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