By Heather Mundt Editor Note: The original version of this article appeared in the December 2015 online version of Colorado Parent magazine. Located just 90-minutes from Denver, it’s no secret that Keystone Resort is a top choice for local families. Add in its Kids Ski Free program—for kids ages 12 and under who stay at least two nights—plus a claim to the state’s longest ski … [Read more...]
Ski and Snowboard Gear: What parents should know before outfitting kids
Every autumn I haul the ski gear from our basement "outdoor closet" and call my son downstairs. "Here," I say, handing him a pair of alpine boots with fingers crossed, "Try these on, and with skinny socks, this year." Growing up the middle child of three, I recall all too well the annual transfer of clothing, boots, skis, and poles with the next in line, up or down. I … [Read more...]
Alaska Ski Train – All aboard for family winter fun in the 49th State
by Erin Kirkland - Train travel has existed in the 49th state since the early 1900's, serving the miners, trappers, and homesteaders who settled this remote section North America. Trusted as the most dependable mode of transportation for goods and people, the Alaska Railroad gave residents between Seward and Fairbanks a warmer alternative to dog sleds or automobiles. Today's … [Read more...]
