The Ski Moms Podcast
Each week Sarah and Nicole will host a ski mom guest to tap into her knowledge and share stories from the lifts. Guests range from industry insiders to those go-to moms who always seem to have it all together. We share laughs and lessons from the hill. You'll feel included, invited and celebrated every time you join us. We hope to help you and your family get to the slopes happy and coming back for more!
The Ski Moms Podcast
How Georgia Ski Mom Heather Nelsen Makes Family Ski Trips Happen
Welcome to season four of the Ski Moms podcast!
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In this episode the Ski Moms are joined by Heather Nelsen, a creator who writes about travel and motherhood. Heather is from Roswell, Georgia, not a typical ski hub, but her family has made skiing a tradition. They started taking ski trips to Utah when Heather was first married, and now bring their 4 kids (ages 5-10) on ski trips every year.
Heather shares some great tips for outfitting the family on a budget, using Costco and consignment gear. To make meals easy and affordable, the family stays in condos and uses grocery delivery services. Heather's in-laws often join the trips, creating awesome multi-generational memories on the slopes. Heather encourages families to dive into ski trips, highlighting the benefits that go well beyond just skiing.
After a day on the slopes, the family enjoys cozy time together playing card games and board games like Uno, and Pass the Pig. Heather and her husband unwind with a glass of wine while the kids play.
We loved Heather's positive attitude and adaptability are key to successful family ski trips. Getting the whole family, including grandparents, invested in the ski tradition has created lasting memories. And family meals and games in the condo make for quality family time off the slopes.
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Participating destinations include:
ποΈ Steamboat ποΈ Winter Park Resort ποΈ Arapahoe Basin ποΈ Palisades Tahoe ποΈ Mammoth Mountain ποΈ Big Bear Mountain Resort ποΈ Snow Valley Mountain Resort ποΈ Stratton Mountain Resort ποΈ Sugarbush Resort ποΈ Snowshoe Mountain Resort ποΈ Crystal Mountain ποΈ Schweitzer Mountain Resort ποΈ Deer Valley Resort ποΈ Solitude Mountain Resort ποΈ Tremblant Resort ποΈ Blue Mountain Resort
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