Ski Moms

09/20/2026

The Ski Moms + The Retreat Co just released sign ups for our final event this year in Breckenridge. It's going to be awesome. Only 15 spots available.

09/15/2026

New from Palisades Tahoe. Kids Ski Free is happening from January 25-31, 2027

Kids can join in the fun and enjoy free lift tickets at Palisades Tahoe from January 25-31, 2027. Whether they're first-timers or seasoned young skiers and riders, a week of mountain adventure awaits. Guests can also take advantage of 20% savings on group lessons and 20% off equipment rentals and demos for all ages.

Additional program details, eligibility requirements, redemption instructions, and terms and conditions will be announced later this fall and made available on the Palisades Tahoe website. Kids 4 and under ski free at Palisades Tahoe all season long.

09/11/2026

You might be one trip away from finding your tribe. Listen to the full Ski Moms Podcast with The Retreat Co wherever you get your podcasts.

09/08/2026

Big news! Smugglers’ Notch Resort and Indy Pass today announced a new partnership for the 2026–27 winter season, allowing Indy Pass holders to experience one of Vermont’s largest independent ski areas with no blackout dates.

The partnership adds Smuggs to more than 300 independent alpine and Nordic destinations included on the Indy Pass and aligns the iconic destination with the other mountain resorts in the Bear Den Partners’ roster.

Located in north-central Vermont, Smugglers’ Notch Resort is positioned as a natural hub for an Indy Pass ski trip, with 13 participating alpine and Nordic ski areas approximately two hours or less from the resort, giving guests the opportunity to experience Smugglers’ Notch Resort while exploring the greater network of Indy destinations across the region.

09/07/2026

Time to check those ski and snowboard gear rentals off your to-do list! Appointments are now open at the three Ski Haus locations for Junior Leasing.

What is a junior lease?
Junior Leasing is a season-long program that provides HUGE value to families. Each kiddo age 16 and under will get great equipment sized just for them at a terrific value. Appointments start in mid September for fittings. The kids come in get boots, ski/poles, snowboards and bindings at one low-price. This saves all the hassle of renting at a resort or ski areas. Removing all those friction points makes each ski day a lot less stressful and much more fun.

Plus, at Ski Haus, they've got great partners for added value.

Check it out:

Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under)
$99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under)
Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore Mtn
$25 in In-Haus Cash Back when you pick up your gear on time.

Now is the time to book your appointment (you'll need one for each kid) at Ski Haus in Woburn or Framingham, Mass or Salem, NH.

09/04/2026

An excellent breakdown of the new pass prices. I’m so glad Stuart does this so I don’t have to!

Or you could ski one day at Beaver Creek

09/02/2026

Park City keeps delivering great family-friendly ideas.
Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History (FOSMMH), an all-volunteer committee of the Park City Historical Society & Museum, just launched a new interactive website dedicated to the Park City Historic Mine Route.

The 7-mile, self-guided, GPS-audio guide-enabled hiking and biking loop, links 24 historic mining sites throughout Park City, opens on Miners Day (if you were wondering that's Sept. 7th)

More than a hiking or biking route, the Park City Historic Mine Route will function as an open-air museum, where visitors will encounter historic structures, mine sites, and cultural landmarks that tell the story of the miners, families, immigrants, entrepreneurs, and community members who helped build Park City. To deepen the educational experience, the route will incorporate a free audio guide using the TravelStorys™ app, which uses GPS technology to trigger narrated stories, archival photographs, and historic interpretation as users approach key landmarks.

The new website, hmr.parkcityhistory.org, is a convenient basecamp for the Park City Historic Mine Route with links to the trail’s free audio guide, hike and bike options, maps, historic information, FAQs, photos, and more.

Hike & Bike Options

A convenient “Routes at a Glance” section compares mileage, difficulty, estimated time, and elevation gain for four options to experience the Park City Historic Mine Route, which include:

- Hike the Full HMR Loop

- Bike the Full HMR Loop

- Lift Up, Empire Canyon Descent

- Empire Canyon Out & Back


For each option, the website includes detailed, printable directions, a map, and a GPX file that hikers and bikers can upload to the trail app of their choice, such as AllTrails, Strava, Trailforks, or Gaia GPS to track their journey.

09/02/2026

Have you heard? South America’s leading ski destination, has announced an extension of its 2026 season to Oct. 11, pushing back its original Sept. 29 closing date by two weeks.

Thanks to its biggest snowfall in 50 years, accumulating over 25 feet of snow since July 14, the resort is offering visitors discounts on the last season skiing. If you've got the chance to go, don't sleep on this opportunity!

We went in 2025 and it was amazing.