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 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...

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...

Kirkwood is considered one of the South Lake Tahoe ski resorts, but it’s in a world of its own. Nestled among gorgeous mountains, Kirkwood ski resort is about 55 minutes away from Heavenly and two hours from Northstar (depending on weather and road conditions). It’s a great mountain that offers...

Skiing in South Lake Tahoe means getting to choose between a ski resort that takes you across state borders while you drink in beautiful views of the lake from ski runs (and later drinking beverages and enjoying the nightlife in the village après ski) or a resort that has you...

Planning a ski trip has many steps. You need to determine your travel dates, find the right location, locate the best ski resorts in the area for your family, book lodging, get lift tickets, reserve lessons, think about your equipment and clothing needs and perhaps book flights or a rental...