As March hits the midway mark, it’s crazy to think that our snow school season at Sommet Olympia is almost over. It’s been a year of learnings for us as parents and for the kids. This was the first year we had both our kids in the snow school program, and the second year for … More Our Review of Snow School at Sommet Olympia (Quebec)
We don’t get out often. Honestly, my husband and I rarely get alone time, and for the longest time it was a running joke that the only time we left our kid, was to give birth to our second son…. so yeah, it’s rare. As we both love to snowboard, the few times we have … More A Weekend Away (without the kids) at Ski Mont Sainte-Anne and Quebec City
Snowboarding or skiing with kids can be the most amazing experience. You are creating family memories and embracing our long winter. You’re also introducing them to your passion (because lets face it, you want to spend more time at the hill and getting the kids onboard with that is always a good idea!) With that … More Skiing with Kids – Avoid These Mistakes
I’m often asked, why my kids aren’t on a snowboard since I’ve been doing it for so long. It’s a valid question with a pretty simple answer. I’ve been snowboarding for over 25 years, and my husband, well he’s been snowboarding since the dinosaurs roamed the earth. We love to snowboard – actually when everyone … More Why I Choose to Put My Kids on Skis
Let’s be honest. Skiing and snowboarding is expensive. It’s certainly at par with hockey and everything that goes into that. As adults, we can justify splurging on great boots as we know we’ll have be wearing them for several seasons to come. It’s not that simple with kids. So how do you save money when … More How do You Save Money When Your Kids Ski
Here’s the thing. Skiing is expensive! I’m going to break down a few hacks I have found to help offset the costs of gearing up your kids for skiing or snowboarding. Today I’m focusing primarily on the cost of the lift ticket. I found a handful of great hills that offer free tickets for little … More Where Kids Can Ski Free in Quebec
Family Ski Vacations are a lot of fun and although it’s a break from the everyday, it’s a vacation like no other. There is a lot more work and planning involved. When travelling with kids, you have to pack so many things, and when traveling for winter sports, there are even more things to bring … More Things to consider when booking a Family Ski Vacation
Well it’s FINALLY ski season and I’m pumped, aren’t you? We’ve officially done 2 ski-school lessons this winter (the first class was rained out – yes rain, in January, in Canada… it happens). My 5 year old is KILLING IT, my 3 year old is getting used to the idea. He’s eager and is totally … More Ski Season is Here – 1 Mom on a Snowboard. 2 Kids on Skis.
The first year we had our kids in ski school, we had ski gear everywhere. I tried using a duffle bag and it was a mess. You couldn’t find anything and more often then not, we had gear all over the chalet floor trying to find that 1 extra sock. It was a gong show … More The Best Way to Keep Your Kids Organized this Ski Season
Well, believe it or not, registration for ski school is now upon us. (I know, right summer hasn’t even finished and we’re talking about winter!!) Choosing a ski school close to Montreal can be very overwhelming. We have so many options when it comes to ski hill! From the most advance to great local hills, … More Choosing a Ski School Close to Montreal
