The first time you rent ski equipment for your family on a ski vacation can be overwhelming. Use this step-by-step guide to walk you though the experience.

The first day of ski school can be a pretty daunting challenge for our kids. Here are a few tactics I use to try to help the process become a little easier.

Snowmamas and Snowpapas know how to be prepared! Put these things in your child's pocket to be ready for anything!

A ski and snowboard vacation can be much more enjoyable if your fitness level is ready for the high level of stamina required to ski or ride for a few days. Here are some tips to get you ready.

A round-up of picture books about skiing for 3- 6 year olds.

Learning safety rules can be boring. But this great picture book for little skiers simplifies safety guidelines in a fun way!

We all better start getting in shape for the winter snow sports season, especially if maintaining fitness isn’t a daily part of your routine yet. I say “yet” because it is my hope that more people everywhere will eventually take on a more active lifestyle. It is truly never too late.

Didn’t know you were supposed to tip your ski instructor? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Many parents are not sure if they are supposed to tip their instructor, how to tip them or what is an appropriate amount.

Don’t you hate stepping up to the ski school/day care line at a mountain when your little one grabs your leg in a death grip?

This Christmas I went snowboarding with my family at Park City Mountain Resort. Sometimes there was bad weather and you needed the right gear.

For starters, let's not actually steal anything. Unless you're "stealing" it from a family member with every intention of giving it back. In that scenario, stealing might be warranted. But that's about it.

I hate being cold and my kids don’t like it much either so I’ve tried many ways to keep the kids comfortable and warm so they can enjoy their time on the mountain.