If your family is up for an adventure, the Alyeska Resort is a great pick. Just an hour from Anchorage, the ski area is ideal for intermediate to advanced skiers and offers families loads to do when they aren't on mountain. The resort area is also home to some fun restaurants. I've put together this guide to help you explore the area efficiently. Thankfully, there are a ton of options and everything is family friendly. Use our guide and you'll never have a bad meal! Aftershock Espresso, Anchorage Momtrends Media My first tip about where to eat on your Alyeska, is to get out of Anchorage ASAP ..read more

DIY Father's Day Terrarium Craft Momtrends Media Make your own terrarium with gnomes! This DIY kids project from is perfect for Father's Day or just for a fun summer activity. One quick trip to the craft/garden store and you've got everything you need for about $5. Momtrends Tip: This craft is meant for kids, so be sure to spread out some newspaper or work outside as you dig into the dirt.  DIY Father's Day Terrarium Video Make your own terrarium with gnomes! Our video shows you step-by-step how to create this project. One quick trip to the craft/garden store and you've got everything you ..read more

Last year when I took my skis in for the pre-season check up, I was told they were done. There had been too many base grinds and the edges had been pulled back as many time as possible. In addition, my bindings were so old they could no longer indemnify them. While I was all to happy to research and buy some new skis, disposing of my old ones gave me great angst.  Related: How to clean your ski gear at the end of the season I have spend HOURS looking for places to recycle my skis responsibly. I've emailed manufacturers, been on hold and googled many queries to come up with solutions. In t ..read more

If your husband is anything like mine, shopping for a Father's Day gift is no easy feat. Gifts are just not his thing. It's as simple as that. If he feels like he needs something, he picks it up. And he doesn't expect gifts for any holiday which can make it tricky for his wife, moi, a woman who loves to give gifts and the kids (they get so excited to shop for dad). Since the dad here loves skiing and the mountains, we tend to stick to Father's Day gifts with a ski dad theme.  Our gifts can span the seasons--from hiking in the spring, to surfing, to camping and beyond. We think it's a terr ..read more

Of course most of us think about skiing when we think of planning a trip to Vermont. But when you wonder what to do in Stowe, Vermont, don't forget about the summer fun! It's true, you don't need snow to have fun here. We recently visited Stowe for a summer getaway and found a ton to do. To make your trip planning easier, here are a DOZEN fun things to do in Stowe this summer on your family vacation.  Ghost Tour For older kids the Stowe at Night, Lantern Tour is a fun outing. Colloquially it's known as the "Ghost Tour." The tour runs nightly and loops through the main area of Stowe. Meet ..read more

Just in time for Mother's Day, we're releasing the results from the inaugural Ski Moms' Happiness Survey. As an organization, we decided that standing on the sidelines waiting for change simply wasn't an option. For over a decade, Momtrends Media has been trying to remove the friction points that keep more families from the slopes. We've build a huge, supportive online community of women helping women to get out and play. Now we're providing the ski industry with the data they need to be agents of change. Identifying the Problem Our sport is not growing. According to U.S. Downhill Snowsports P ..read more

In Vermont it is nearly impossible to spend a day outdoors without seeing a Skida accessory. In the winter, you'll spot colorful neckwarmers on the lift or spy a cozy alpine hat on the cross country ski trails. In warmer weather, you'll see the flat brimmed hats at farmer's markets or swimming holes. You'll know it's Skida because of the fun print. Shop skida.com here (use code skimoms15 for 15% off your order) Why We Love Skida Accessories for Playing in the Outdoors Momtrends Media The woman behind the brand is Corinne Prevot. Corrine comes from a family of ski racers and it only makes sense ..read more

There is some mighty challenging skiing at Alyeska. They have a well-earned reputation for being steep and deep. As a ski mom, I like to balance physical exertion with quality rest and recovery. At most resorts, this means booking a well-earned massage or maybe just soaking in an overcrowded hot tub at the hotel. Alyeska resort in Alaska has invested in a tremendous spa that offers ski moms, ski dads and anyone over 18 the chance to chill out in the forest and take in some therapeutic treatments. It's an incredible facility and I highly recommend you carve out plenty of time to rejuvenate here ..read more

Matching the right ski property to a family's vacation needs isn't easy. Ski families come in a variety of shapes, sizes and budgets. When we plan our ski vacations, we aren't afraid to spend a little money to make the trip less stressful and to give us easy access to the slopes. When we checked into the Alyeska Resort in Alaska, we were expecting a property that was well maintained, offered full service and allowed us to get on the snow quickly. They Alyeska Resort checks all those boxes and made for a tremendous home base for our Alaska ski adventures. Book your stay on Expedia here. Entranc ..read more

As we move from ski season to spring it's time to get those mountain bikes out. Most ski families use season passes to make skiing more affordable and fun.  If your family mountain bikes, theres a new way to save on those adventures too! Make the most of spring  and summer in the mountains with Loam Pass the premier North American mountain biking pass. Loam Pass, gives you over 60 days of access to some of the best mountain biking destinations across the country. Use code: SKIMOMS15 to save 15% off your order here. Loam pass is available in two versions, kids 6-11 and adult (12 ..read more