Tag: Skiing

Destination Jumping With One Ski & Snowboard Pass: Ikon Pass

Destination Jumping With One Ski & Snowboard Pass: Ikon Pass

Recently, at Blue Mountain Resort I met an older retired couple who had already visited five ski destinations this season with the Ikon Pass. Instead of snowbirding south they destination jump between the world’s best ski resorts in North America. Keep reading to find out how you 

My Winter Wishlist: Five Winter Activities In Ontario’s Highlands

My Winter Wishlist: Five Winter Activities In Ontario’s Highlands

Once upon a time, I would tell everyone I hibernate during the winter; almost like it was a joke and something to be proud of. Trust me it is much more fun to dress warm and embrace the Canadian Winter we are blessed to have. I 

8 Reasons to Book a Girlfriend Getaway at Mont-Tremblant

8 Reasons to Book a Girlfriend Getaway at Mont-Tremblant

Perhaps when you think of a girlfriend getaway, you may feel like a day spa, night at the bar, or late night giggles at your girlfriends home? Well, guess what? A girlfriend getaway at Mont-Tremblant has all that and more. Keep reading because we had a whirlwind of 

Bollé Goggles Review: Protecting Your Eyes In Harsh Winter Weather

Bollé Goggles Review: Protecting Your Eyes In Harsh Winter Weather

  After our recent trip to Smuggs in Vermont, I realized that our family could use some upgrading when it comes to ski gear. My hands, body, toes, and everything but my eyes seemed to freeze. Thanks to a pair of Bollé goggles, at least 

Smugglers’ Notch Vermont: Kestrels 3-Bedroom Condo Review

Smugglers’ Notch Vermont: Kestrels 3-Bedroom Condo Review

The moment I walked into our Kestrels 3-Bedroom Condo at Smugglers’ Notch Vermont you couldn’t wipe off the smile on my face. You see, when you have four kids traveling as a big family typically means cramming six people into a small space. There was nothing 

Top Seven Reasons To Ski Smugglers’ Notch Vermont – #SmuggsLovesCanada

Top Seven Reasons To Ski Smugglers’ Notch Vermont – #SmuggsLovesCanada

It’s hard to believe our March Break Ski Trip to Smugglers’ Notch Vermont is a distant memory. They call March Break “Canada Week” at Smuggs because it’s where Canadian families go skiing during our spring break here in the Ontario. We joined a new club 

Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont + Canadian Dollar At Par

Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont + Canadian Dollar At Par

Note: this giveaway for a five-night Club Smugglers’ FamilyFest Vacation is open to Canadian’s only. Before my family learned to downhill ski, we didn’t think much about winter vacations. Unless they were to the beach or included hockey and skating. Therefore, we were missing out 

Family Skiing at Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride In Haliburton Highlands – Family Memories Made Here

Family Skiing at Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride In Haliburton Highlands – Family Memories Made Here

Located in Haliburton Highlands in Central Ontario, Sir Sam’s Ski & Ride is in the heart of tourist and cottage country. We recently took the kids skiing there and although ‘baby it was cold outside‘ it was the perfect ski day if you dressed for 

Family Fun Adventure: Downhill Mountain Biking In Haliburton Ontario At Sir Sam’s

Family Fun Adventure: Downhill Mountain Biking In Haliburton Ontario At Sir Sam’s

Known as a tourist and cottage area located in Central Ontario; Haliburton is the home of Sir Sam’s Ski/ Ride. Featuring 23 kilometers of cross-country and downhill mountain biking trails throughout the beautiful forest, and overlooking both Eagle and Moose Lakes. Our family hit the green slopes 

Adults-Only Winter Getaway to Mont Tremblant – 72 Hours Without Kids

Adults-Only Winter Getaway to Mont Tremblant – 72 Hours Without Kids

Grab Your Partner and Go! As parents we are always spending so much time running the children to extracurricular activities, knocking down our to-do list and getting lost in the daily routine. Sometimes we forget who we started this journey in life with. We are