Mountain Mom and Tots

What Makes Good Winter Gear Good?

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Have you ever wondered what makes good winter gear good? Why do some of our jackets and snow pants keep the snow and wetness out for hours while others soak through in a matter of minutes?

Well I decided to find out!

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10 Things to Look for in a Family Ski Vacation Destination

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Planning your next family ski vacation? Here are 10 Things to Look for to make it great. Snowboarder

I’m gonna let you in on a secret. Although I live full-time at Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, it would NOT be my choice for a family ski vacation destination.

Why? Because it doesn’t check off all of these 10 things. Continue reading “10 Things to Look for in a Family Ski Vacation Destination”

The Cheapest and Most Effective Way to Teach Teens to Ski or Snowboard

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What is the cheapest and most effective way to teach teens to ski or snowboard? As a co-creator of OnlineFamilySkiSchool.com I am a big advocate for family ski sports. My personal focus has always been teaching kids age 2-10 to downhill ski (after all my site is called Mountain Mom and TOTS) But I know there are lots of skiing and snowboarding families out there with older kids.

How do you teach 10-18 year old kids to ski or snowboard effectively and inexpensively? Well first, let’s discuss why skiing is great for families with preteen and teenage kids. Continue reading “The Cheapest and Most Effective Way to Teach Teens to Ski or Snowboard”