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...

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...

While we haven't even wrapped up this year's ski season, you hardcore skiers know it's time to start thinking about next season, especially if you want to get the best deals. After all, this is the when you can get the best prices on ski passes. To that end, Vail...

Hopping to the ski slopes is so much fun! Prepping for the trip, though ... not so much. Knowing how to pack for a ski trip can help save your sanity by helping you stay organized and making sure that nothing is inadvertently left out ... like your tadpoles' gloves!...

Undercover Tourist has hopped into ski vacation planning and can help you get a jump on savings. You can save money on advance purchase lift tickets for both Beaver Creek and Vail as well as Breckenridge and Keystone. Need equipment? Add on ski, snowboard and helmet rentals through Undercover Tourist...

Heading to the white, snow-capped mountains is always an adventure, but some people find themselves turning green early in the trip (and not in the fun froggy way) due to the altitude. Knowing how to prepare for altitude is one of the most important things you need to cover in...

It's almost unavoidable. In order to make that family ski vacation a reality, you're likely going to be traveling while the kids are out of school. That means you might be skiing during peak crowds when everyone else is off, too. We've outlined the best and worst times to ski,...

It's no secret that Colorado offers some of the finest skiing in the U.S. With the highest altitude lift terrain in the country, the state offers plentiful snowfall and spectacular views! (It also offers some of the most varied and challenging terrain.) There are plenty of blue-sky ski days and...