I might be a little biased, but I think mountain vacations are some of the most versatile and beautiful vacations you can take.  I feel so fortunate that I can make weekend getaways throughout the year to see all the different picturesque scenes the mountains offer!  Many people think of the mountains as a winter or spring vacation. I understand, that is when the skiing is great, the snow covers the ground, and you feel like you have escaped to a winter wonderland!  But, what about the rest of the year – the “off season” if you will?  What can the mountains offer you then?  Let me tell you!

What does a picture perfect holiday getaway look like to you?  For so many, the first image that comes to mind is a beautiful cabin in the woods covered with snow, a fire in the fireplace, and our family all around us. This picture perfect holiday getaway is easier than you think, but when is the right time to book for the holidays?

​Skiing requires a very large wardrobe with many parts if you want to insure that you will be warm out there on the slopes! 

Below I have listed, along with a short description or some tips, each category or "layer" of clothing and accessories you will want while skiing or snowboarding!

​If you are like my family, we love to budget and save for our trips as much as possible before the trip ever happens. We do our best to think of any and every category and expense we might encounter along the way. Below I have provided the different categories and some examples of the different items that would need to be budgeted in each category for you and your family to have a stress-free ski trip!  I hope this helps you know what to expect!

​The friendly town of Breckenridge is full of character, history and fresh powder. Just a 90 minute scenic drive from Denver, below you can learn why so many families call this place their top snow ski destination. 

Whether you are an avid skier or someone who has never experienced the beauty from the top of the lift, you should give East Coast skiing a shot!  Here are 5 reasons why - there are 5 great ski resorts on the East Coast.

​The weather is starting to cool down (though being a Texan, it was never really hot!) here in Colorado.  You can see the first signs of snow on the top of Pikes Peak, and some of the ski resorts are starting to report their first snows!  My husband and I are busy trying to figure out when we can venture up into the mountains to see the beautiful fall foliage, and of course we are preparing for ski season.  Ski season in our house, now that we live in Colorado, is almost as important as football season!

As I mentioned earlier, we are Texans!  Moving to Colorado has forced us to purchase a totally different wardrobe than would be necessary in the Lone Star State!  Our most recent purchases have included all the necessary ski gear for my husband and daughter so they can look like pros on the slopes this season!  I must admit, I have had so much fun searching for that perfect little pink ski outfit for my daughter, but I have come to one, not so shocking, conclusion - ski gear is expensive!!!!