Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is one of our family's favorite Tahoe ski resorts. We've recommended staying in a condo at the Village at Squaw in our guide to skiing Squaw Valley with kids, but there's an additional village option you should know about. Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn review: We've known about Plumpjack, located at the edge of the Village at Squaw, for its fantastic Plumpjack Cafe, … [Read more...]
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe review with kids
February 12, 2018 By
Incline Village, on Lake Tahoe's north shore, offers plenty of condo and vacation home rentals but only one truly premiere destination resort. The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe has everything you're looking for in a luxury property, and unless ski-in, ski-out lodging is a must for your family, the location cannot be beaten. You're within a five-minute drive to Diamond Peak ski resort, and within … [Read more...]
Where to ski in Utah: Solitude Mountain Resort
February 7, 2018 By
Solitude Mountain Resort is one of those ski resorts that grows on you. The first time I skied Solitude was as part of a demo day experience, and I only traversed part of the mountain. Still, I enjoyed it. The next time I visited, my teenage son and I zipped all over the mountain during an epic powder day...hard to dislike that! The third time I skied this Big Cottonwood Canyon resort, the snow … [Read more...]
Back to Ski: Smugglers Notch Resort for teens and advanced skiers
January 5, 2018 By
We covered Smugglers’ Notch amenities for young kids and babies last winter, but Vermont-based Smuggs has older kids, teens, and advanced skiers covered as well. In fact, this combination makes Smuggs an excellent resort pick for multigenerational family travel, so bring Grandma and Grandpa along, too. If you have expert skiers and older kids or teens in your midst, here’s what you need to know … [Read more...]
Best ski towns: Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain
December 11, 2017 By
Ready to plan Lake Placid skiing with kids? Whiteface Mountain boasts the biggest vertical drop east of the Rockies, it hosted the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, and it has an impressive (or intimidating, depending on your skiing ability) 38% expert runs. But what you might not expect is that Whiteface is also a great place for families with young kids just starting out on the slopes. One of my … [Read more...]
Planning a Family Ski Vacation: Where to Go for Snow
October 11, 2017 By
In the past few years, the ski scene has changed with changing weather patterns. For the many families who only take one major ski vacation per season, it’s more important than ever to know where to go for the best conditions. And yes, NOW is the time to book! Planning a family ski vacation: Where to go for snow While no resort or ski area can guarantee good snow pack when families book in … [Read more...]
Where to stay in Keystone mountain resort area: options for every budget
October 9, 2017 By
Fall is in the air, and it's officially ski trip planning season! Throughout the autumn and winter, I'll be offering a large number of family ski vacation tips, recommendations, and resort reviews in partnership with Mountain Reservations, a great resource for budget-friendly ski trips. If you're considering a Keystone Resort ski trip with your family, you know how large (and somewhat … [Read more...]
Where to ski in Utah: Brian Head Resort with kids
February 13, 2017 By
Deciding where to ski in Utah is a little like deciding which tropical island to buy...you really can't go wrong, wherever you choose. That said, there are distinct differences between Utah resorts, and perhaps an even bigger difference between Salt Lake City and Provo area resort and Southern Utah resorts. For the first time, I explored the skiing options in Southern Utah, where I loved the … [Read more...]
Boreal Mountain Resort with the M.A.X. Pass
January 16, 2017 By
If you read Pit Stops for Kids' ski coverage regularly, you know we're big fans of Lake Tahoe, CA skiing. I grew up in the area, skiing at resorts throughout Tahoe, and we try to visit our favorite resorts at least once a season. However, until our visit last month, it had been YEARS since I'd been at Boreal Mountain Resort. One of the oldest and most established ski resorts in the Tahoe … [Read more...]
Hometown skiing at Homewood Mountain Resort
December 14, 2016 By
When families think of skiing at Tahoe, they usually think of big, expensive resorts with fancy hotels and all the latest in snow science and technology (apps that track your laps, anyone?). Tahoe skiing IS all this and more, but there are still a few Tahoe ski resorts that remain the same as when I grew up here in the '80s...and that's a good thing. Homewood Mountain Resort is the very … [Read more...]
