

All Mountain Mamas
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Music in the Green Mountains
When the snow melts, Vermont’s ski resorts trade in skis for strings and snowboards for soundboards. From laid-back lawn concerts to lively weekend festivals, these mountain destinations turn into some of the…
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Family Summer Events at Vermont Ski Resorts
Vermont ski resorts aren’t just for winter fun—summer is packed with kid-friendly events, outdoor adventures, and unique mountain experiences. Whether your family is into strider bike races, disc golf clinics,…
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Vermont 4th of July Weekend Events: Fireworks, Festivals & Mountain Fun
Celebrate Independence Day in true Green Mountain style! From small-town parades to mountaintop concerts and fireworks under the stars, Vermont 4th of July weekend events are packed with family-friendly…
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Learning to Ski (and Improve) at Pico Mountain
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…
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Ski Lessons Aren’t Just for Kids at Okemo
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…
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Finding Our Way: A Mother-Daughter Adventure at Killington
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…
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Why Not Try a Women’s Ski Clinic?
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?…
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The Family-Friendly Okemo Experience
It takes a lot of careful consideration by ski area operators to put together an end-to-end, family-friendly experience—and deliver on it. A ski area needs the right facilities and activities, and they need to…
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A Family Ski Reunion at Pico
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…
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Stay & Ski at Sinclair Inn in Jericho, Vermont
The small town of Jericho is nestled amongst the Green Mountains just 30 minutes from Burlington and Waterbury, 25 minutes from Smugglers’ Notch, and 30 minutes from Bolton Valley. In that town, a special…
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Celebrate the Holidays with Vermont Ski Resorts
It’s the holiday season AND the start of ski and ride season here in Vermont. We’re ready to celebrate with events at mountain resorts around the state. From skiing santas and visiting reindeer to ringing in…
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The Hermitage Inn: Family-Friendly Elegance
We’re not a fancy family. We don’t wear super expensive gear or look particularly put together after skiing all day. However, we do appreciate high-end lodging and love to kick it up a notch sometimes when we…
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The Best Family Ski Deals in Vermont
It’s stick season and that means its the best time to grab the most wanted deals Vermont resorts have to offer. Discounted lodging, lift tickets, direct-to-lift access passes, and more are available from your…
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Stratton Mountain Eats, Part 2
If you haven’t visited Southern Vermont’s Stratton Mountain yet – you’ll be delighted by the European-style village that greets you upon arrival. Filled with a diverse blend of retail shops and…
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Family Fall Events in Vermont
Autumn in Vermont is already magical with colorful foliate decorating the mountains. Add a mix of family fall events, and there is no reason not to visit! From family-friendly harvest festivals and bike park…
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Summer Fun at Smuggs
Smuggs has summer dialed for those looking for a family day of fun. The Summer Daycation pass includes access to daily family activities, the FunZone 2.0 Ozone, pools and reservoirs, disc golf, mini golf,…
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Splash, Clip, Climb, and Have a Reel-y Good Time at Jay Peak
Vermont resorts are expanding their four seasons of fun with unique activities in their base areas. Jay Peak is no stranger to these offerings. The Pump House Waterpark and Clips & Reels climbing gym and…
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Family-Friendly Summer Events at Vermont Ski Resorts
Summer in Vermont is a time for families to explore, play, and create unforgettable memories at the state’s picturesque ski resorts. From live music and delicious food to interactive wildlife experiences,…
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Summer Fun at Vermont Ski Resorts
Summer in Vermont means resorts across the state are offering mountain biking, scenic lift rides, water play, hiking, adventures, and more. Check out what summer fun being offered where in 2024.
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The Hermitage Club Experience
What if you could remove the biggest obstacles in your family’s ski experience? The hassle of parking and schlepping gear and children. The lines. Crowds. Tracked out slopes. Simply finding space to move, rest,…
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