There’s nothing quite like a Vermont winter getaway. Driving its windy roads lined with snow-dusted trees, there are mountain tops in every direction and — in equal measure — charming towns with quaint bookstores and artisanal cafés. In fact, you can’t drive more than half an hour or so without passing through a cluster of…
Things you need to know about Jay Peak VT
It had been six years since we drove mere minutes across the Canadian border to Jay Peak VT. And, this time, we brought the snow. It snowed day and night during our entire five-day stay, in fact, which meant we finally got to experience the “Jay Cloud.” Plus the Jay wind (but we’ll get to…
7 tips for Sugarbush ski resort in Vermont
My top tips for Sugarbush ski resort in Vermont The first time I went to Sugarbush ski resort in Vermont, I’d only had perhaps 20 to 30 total ski days under my belt and my only experience was on easy green runs. I’d never even seen an ungroomed trail before. I had a lot of…
A fun Vermont winter itinerary for families
Flashback: it was March 13, 2020, and we were on our way to experience another beautiful Vermont winter ski trip, road-tripping in a Toyota Sienna despite the world closing down bit by bit. A mere hour from the U.S. border, all non-essential travel came to a halt. We pulled over, talked about the potential consequences…