Lake Tahoe is one of the West Coast’s top ski destinations. Many Lake Tahoe ski resorts have runs with stunning views of the lake and snow-capped mountains beyond ... and there are a variety of options when it comes to choosing a family-friendly ski resort. In order to make a...

When budgeting for a trip to Colorado, one of the bigger expenses may be flights. (If only we were just a hop away from those amazing family-friendly mountains!) The good news is that you can find several ways to save when flying to Colorado. By shopping airports, airlines, ski free...

Utah is one of our favorite places to take a family ski vacation because it’s so easy. It’s easy to fly there, plus the roads and signage ease the way for even a first-timer to find the way to the correct mountains. It’s almost impossible to get lost. Another thing...

When planning a trip to Lake Tahoe, one of the expenses of the ski vacation is the price of flights. There are several ways to save when flying to Lake Tahoe. Consider which airport you will be flying into, the cost of transportation from that airport to the ski resorts...

If you are taking a ski trip to South Lake Tahoe, you might wonder what kind of family-friendly activities are available on and off of the ski hill. You are in luck, because there is lot to do at and nearby this lakeside resort area! Hop along and follow our...

If epic and skiing and snowboarding come to mind when you think of Vail, Colorado, you aren’t alone. However, winter skiing is only one part of what makes Vail a great vacation destination. Did you know that Vail makes a frogtastic family summer vacation spot, too? There’s so much to...

Lake Tahoe is a year-round family vacation destination with plenty to do in the summer. You can enjoy the crystal-clear lake, take an exhilarating hike and, in some years, even go skiing in summer! The year-round ski resorts offer all kinds of fun and adventure, and you can enjoy boating...

Colorado is a top ski destination with ski resorts for every kind of skier, over 27 mountains to choose from and amazingly fluffy snow. It’s one of our favorite states to take a winter vacation in, but to make it affordable, we do our research and come up with ways...

There's no way around it, there are several “big ticket” items that come up on a family ski trip. If you are new to the sport, like my husband Leap, you may be wondering where to splurge and where to save on a first-time ski trip. As the family budgeter...

The snow is dumping in the mountains and you are hopping to go skiing or snowboarding. Or maybe you work an unconventional schedule and just found yourself with several days off without a lot of notice during ski season. Whatever your reason for making that last-minute trip, the frogs are...