A ski vacation is the perfect socially-distanced getaway, in the outdoors! Every ski resort experience is different this season, so visit Squaw Alpine's website for the latest COVID updates and regulations..Squaw Valley CA has long enjoyed a reputation for challenging ski terrain for advanced and expert skiers. In the last several years--most recently after their merge with neighbor Alpine Meadows … [Read more...]
Two ways to ski backcountry terrain on your next ski trip
February 26, 2018 By
If you’re one of those skiers or snowboarders who looks up at the most distant peak from the chairlift and says, “How do I get up there?” or notes tracks in fresh powder and wishes you’d put them there, you may want to elevate your next ski trip to include a day of backcountry terrain. Or, if you have teens (16 or older) who are yearning to learn what AT or touring skiing is all about, it might be … [Read more...]
Mammoth ski trip tips: Overview of Mammoth Mountain
February 19, 2014 By
If you’ve been to Mammoth Mountain, you know that this California ski resort in the Eastern Sierras is bigger than life. Massive in size at 3,500 skiable acres, and with 28 lifts and 150 runs, this world-renown ski resort can be overwhelming to families. Read on for Mammoth ski trip tips gleaned from a first-time visit to Mammoth: Plan where to stay carefully: Given the sheer size of … [Read more...]
June Mountain skiing for families: the best kept secret of the Sierras
February 17, 2014 By
Skiing families have heard of Mammoth Mountain, one of the largest ski resorts in the western US. But are your familiar with Mammoth’s little sister, June? June Mountain Ski Area is located less than 20 minutes from Mammoth, tucked into a blissfully serene corner of the Eastern Sierras adjacent to pretty June Lake. Arrive at June—which cozies up to the boundary of Yosemite National Park—and you’d … [Read more...]
Knowing your ski ability level: how to interpret ski slope ratings for your family
February 1, 2013 By
This fun infographic says it all, and if you go on a family ski vacation, you'll see these universal ski slope ratings no matter where you go: How to know your (and your kids') ski ability level: Get out there and ski! There are many ways to gauge a skier's level (we recommending taking family lessons when visiting major ski resorts), but if you find yourself free-skiing with your … [Read more...]
Timberline Lodge and ski resort
February 7, 2011 By
If you're looking for a Pacific Northwest ski resort experience that will really impress while remaining kid and family-friendly, you'll want to book an overnight ski package at Timberline Lodge, a ski-in and ski-out resort nestled on the slopes of Timberline in Oregon's Mt. Hood area. We love Timberline Lodge's historic beauty, cozy rooms, and majestic views, but the best thing is, guests … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Five things to do from our front door
December 31, 2010 By
As you know, we loved our HomeAway vacation rental in South Tahoe. Not only is this house idyllic, comfortable, and convenient, but it sits right in the midst of Eldorado National Forest, providing acres of wilderness to explore right from the front door. It's not in a neighborhood of multi-million dollar mansions lining Lake Tahoe, for which we couldn't have been happier. Instead, it's located … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Sierra at Tahoe ski resort
December 24, 2010 By
We're a family who loves to ski. We've visited many ski resorts, including a large sampling of what the Lake Tahoe area has to offer. During our Home (Away) for the Holidays vacation week, our rental home is right at the base of Sierra at Tahoe resort, so we checked it out. In a word: Wow. We don't say that lightly, but Sierra at Tahoe has so much going for it, we were floored. It is, … [Read more...]
Sunriver Resort, Oregon
November 8, 2010 By
Located thirty minutes from Bend, Oregon along Hwy 97, Sunriver, Oregon is an outdoors-lover's paradise four seasons out of the year. The Pit Stops for Kids family has visited in winter, spring, and summer, and had so much to do and see each time that we definitely need to go back! Sunriver is a vibrant resort community of vacation homes and a village center of shops and restaurants centered … [Read more...]
