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By Heather Burke
We don’t recommend you try this. Our mission was to ski the best of the Colorado Rockies in one week. 126 ski runs for 235,030 total vertical feet of skiing and 24 pillows (4 heads x 6 resorts) later, we were supremely rewarded (and exhausted) from a phenomenal week. more...
Getting Schooled in Snow Science at BC's Whitewater
Skiing the steep and deep is what snow riding at Whitewater Resort near Nelson, BC is all about. To keep skiers and riders sampling its extensive out of bounds terrain safely, the resort offers avalanche seminars and courses on an ongoing basis throughout the winter. One day avalanche awareness courses ($45) start in the classroom and then move into the backcountry, and include basic transceiver usage and how to dig and understand snowpack layers in a snowpit.
By Heather Burke
We are the skiing critics. During our family’s commute to the slopes every weekend, the four of us pass the hours discussing the highs and lows of all the New England ski resorts we have visited. We range in age and experience (though even our youngest has skied 35 different resorts), which makes our judging as unpredictable and varied as the terrain we encounter in a New England winter. Unlike most contests, you needn’t be eighteen to enter; kids count since their opinions can make our break a ski day. more...
Colorado Pampers Guests with Rocky Mountain Spa Experiences
High Altitude Treatments and Childrens Programs Available at Favorite Spas
In Denver Colorodo, the peace and tranquility found outdoors in the Rocky Mountains is complemented indoors with relaxing body treatments and skin care services offered at various spas found throughout the state. Whether you're soothing sore muscles after a long hike, or looking to melt away stress, Colorado spas offer a variety of ways to rejuvenate your body and soul.
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By Heather Burke
1. Call the ski resort in advance to reserve ski camp, as programs tend to fill up on holidays and weekends.
2. Ask exactly what is included in the price (lessons, equipment, snacks, lunch, etc.).
3. Reserve ski equipment* if needed.
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By Heather Burke
The ski resort brochure depicts the smiling family skiing side by side. What they don’t show is your little one pitching a hissy-fit while you carry them down the hill, equipment flailing, nose running and tears streaming. more...
By Heather Burke
The thought of a family ski vacation is completely wonderful. Then the reality of having to pack all your gear sets in! The excitement of a ski getaway should not turn into stress of what to bring, what you might forget, and how will you manage. Follow these helpful hints to get organized and be prepared for all sorts of activities and weather. more...
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