Last season, British Columbia ski mom Tara Laitinen graciously provided insider information on Whistler Blackcomb and Silver Star Mountain Resort. She also did an interview with me about Big White, BC. Better late than never, I’m excited to share her information packed interview today, complete with family ski vacation planning tips and advice. Enjoy! Why Big […]
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Look Up: A Three-Minute Ski Film Worth Watching
Just 3 minutes and 12 seconds. That’s all you’ll need. Please trust me when I say it’s worth it. This short film from Canada’s Sherpa Cinemas features Banff National Park in winter, set to the musings of spoken word artist Shane Koyczan. Enjoy! Film Credits: ‘Look Up’ (2017) Produced by Sherpas Cinema, in collaboration with […]
Family Skiing Traditions, Montana Style
For more decades than I care to admit, I’ve been skiing with my family. I started skiing with my parents at age three. A few years later, my brother joined in. For the last 18 years, my husband and I have skied with our sons. Over these many, many years, I’ve come to believe a […]
Vail Resorts Launches EpicMix Time Insights
I’ll be totally up front: I’m a big fan of Vail Resort’s EpicMix. I adore EpicMix Photo (the only family ski pictures in which I’m on the right side of the camera), EpicMix Guide (an easy way to plan a ski day — put in where you’re skiing, how long you’re skiing and what kind […]
Epic Discovery at Breckenridge Brings Summer Fun to New Heights
There are many ways to spend a sunny summer day with your family in the Colorado Rockies. You can go biking. You can go hiking. Or if you’re in Breckenridge, you can go Epic. Epic Discovery Alpine Camp The Epic Discovery Alpine Camp opened on Peak 8 in July. Developed in partnership with the United […]