After multiple trips to Northstar California resort with my kids, I asked them what, in their opinion, kids shouldn't miss on the slopes. Their top picks: Cat's Face, the 22-foot half-pipe: Built for Olympic medalist Shaun White (who recently selected Northstar as his home resort), this intimidating half-pipe (with vertical sides 22 feet tall) is used by Shawn for training purposes…but open … [Read more...]
Travel Gear We Use: Ski day accessories
January 23, 2015 By
Today on Travel Gear We Use, we're talking ski accessories. The following ski gear items are products we use either to make ski days more fun or more affordable. Both are high on my list when planning ski trips! Goggle Graffiti: Haven't heard of Goggle Graffiti, or seen it on the slopes yet? Neither had we, until we tried it out. These fun labels attach to your kids' goggles, and add both … [Read more...]
Top reasons why Breckenridge is a perfect family ski vacation
September 22, 2014 By
Pit Stops for Kids is happy to take part in the third annual Back to Ski Week, which includes tips on planning a family ski vacation as well as chances to win prizes. To learn more visit the Back to Ski site and sign up for the newsletter, follow @back2ski on Twitter, or like it on Facebook. Today we hear from inveterate outdoorswoman and lover of the Rockies Amber Johnson of The Mile High Mama … [Read more...]
Knowing your ski ability level: how to interpret ski slope ratings for your family
February 1, 2013 By
This fun infographic says it all, and if you go on a family ski vacation, you'll see these universal ski slope ratings no matter where you go: How to know your (and your kids') ski ability level: Get out there and ski! There are many ways to gauge a skier's level (we recommending taking family lessons when visiting major ski resorts), but if you find yourself free-skiing with your … [Read more...]
Dining in Whistler Village: where to eat on a budget
January 16, 2013 By
A walk through Whistler Village's famed Village Stroll will take families past plenty of dining options, but a perusal of menus will show that most fall in the mid-to fine dining category. While families vacationing in Whistler should plan for at least one culinary night out, for the rest of the time, it is possible to dine in Whistler on a budget. Below, find our top tips for saving on dining at … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Introducing an Alternative to Hotels
November 4, 2010 By
Halloween is over, and for me and my family, that means one thing: the holiday travel season is upon us! Instead of staying home for the holidays, the Pit Stops family is excited to be reviewing >this beautiful HomeAway property near Lake Tahoe, CA during the week of Christmas, and can't wait to share the experience with Pit Stops for Kids readers! Does your family travel for the holidays? If … [Read more...]
