When the seasons change and the weather begins to cool down, we immediately start anticipating our next skiing adventure! Our Frog Family relishes the excitement of planning as much as vacationing. A good way to start planning your ski vacation is to decide its duration. Here are some factors to...

If you've been hopping with us for awhile, you know we frogs like to visit theme parks when crowds are at their lowest. OK, really, who doesn't? When it comes to hitting the slopes, we're no different. We like to pick the best time to ski so that there is...

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...

When it comes to ski resorts, Colorado is pretty hoppin'! The "Centennial State" is home to nearly 30 ski resorts. When we frogs think of skiing, most often the first place we think of is Colorado. The Colorado ski resorts range in size from small, hidden gems to some of...

When you have your own ski equipment, it can save you time and money when you get to the ski hill. If you are driving to the mountain, just toss the skis in back or on the roof, and you are ready to hop to it! However, flying with skis...

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...

You hardcore skiers know it's never too early to start thinking about the upcoming ski season, especially if you want to get the best deals. And before the season starts is when you can get the best prices on ski passes. As you might have heard, Vail Ski Resorts introduced...

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...