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Meet Christine Anderson, a ski mom who has been skiing at Stratton (Winhall, Vermont) her whole life. Christine gives us tips and insights to navigate Stratton Mountain for a great family ski day. 

We learn about Christine’s early childhood ski days learning to ski in Vermont with her family. Christine met her husband at Stratton and got married at the Stratton base lodge,but that’s a story for a different podcast 🙂

Stratton is a popular ski destination for families from nearby New York and New England since it’s southern Vermont and a bit more accessible.  Christine gives us the lay of the land at Stratton, which has two base areas (Snow Bowl and Sun Bowl). Weekends and holidays do get busy at Stratton and Christine recommends starting your day at Sun Bowl, which as the name implies is sunny and warm earlier in the day, and often less crowded.

We talk about lodging, local markets, and all sorts of activities to do in Stratton and nearby Manchester, Vermont.  We learned all about the wide variety of learn to ski/board programs at Stratton, some of which you need to register for well before winter to secure a spot. 

Stratton has an 8 person gondola, high speed lifts and terrain for every ability. There is also tubing which is always a favorite, don’t forget to make a reservation.  In addition, Stratton has nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling (for adults & kids). 

Get the Latest from Stratton

Website:https://www.stratton.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strattonresort/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrattonMountain/
X: https://twitter.com/StrattonResort

Resources: Ski School Programs

Scheduling at Ski Haus is open! Appointments start Saturday, 9/12. 

Available for kids 16 & under, includes skis /poles or a snowboard, boots + bindings. Make a separate appointment for each child at Ski Haus in Salem, NH; Framingham or Woburn, MA. Bonuses: 

• Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under)
• $99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under)
• Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore Mtn
• MORE!
  
  

This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com.

Register by September, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip*

Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot.

*discount only available for full payment, not deposit.

The countdown is on ❄️ Snowbound Expo tickets are live! 

Join the fun at Mohegan Sun, CT, November 14-15. Grab your tickets at snowboundexpo.com for discounted tickets with code SKIMOMS

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Meet Christine Anderson, a ski mom who has been skiing at Stratton (Winhall, Vermont) her whole life. Christine gives us tips and insights to navigate Stratton Mountain for a great family ski day. 

We learn about Christine’s early childhood ski days learning to ski in Vermont with her family. Christine met her husband at Stratton and got married at the Stratton base lodge,but that’s a story for a different podcast 🙂

Stratton is a popular ski destination for families from nearby New York and New England since it’s southern Vermont and a bit more accessible.  Christine gives us the lay of the land at Stratton, which has two base areas (Snow Bowl and Sun Bowl). Weekends and holidays do get busy at Stratton and Christine recommends starting your day at Sun Bowl, which as the name implies is sunny and warm earlier in the day, and often less crowded.

We talk about lodging, local markets,and all sorts of activities to do in Stratton and nearby Manchester, Vermont.  Christine describes the pedestrian Stratton Village that families love with everything from outdoor dining, firepits, a candy shop and great retail shops. 

We learned all about the wide variety of learn to ski/board programs at Stratton, some of which you need to register for well before winter to secure a spot. 

Stratton has an 8 person gondola, high speed lifts and terrain for every ability. There is also tubing which is always a favorite, don’t forget to make a reservation.  In addition, Stratton has nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling (for adults & kids). 

Get the Latest from Stratton

Website:https://www.stratton.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strattonresort/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrattonMountain/
X: https://twitter.com/StrattonResort

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Highlights from the Conversation:

1. King Pine Ski Area: Amanda shares insights about the unique charm of King Pine Ski Area. Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, it offers family-friendly slopes, breathtaking views, and a cozy alpine atmosphere.
2. Family Skiing: Amanda discusses her experiences skiing with her family. From spending time in the glades to enjoying après-ski, she emphasizes the joy of creating lasting memories on the slopes.
3. Après-Ski Rituals: Amanda spills the beans on her favorite post-ski rituals. Whether it’s gathering around the fireplace, swapping ski stories, or indulging in comfort food, après-ski moments are an essential part of the skiing lifestyle.
4. Trip Planning: Amanda shares tips for planning the perfect family vacation to New Hampshire.
5. Community Spirit: Amanda reflects on the tight-knit ski community at King Pine. It’s not just about skiing; it’s about fostering connections, supporting one another, and celebrating the love for snow.

Scheduling at Ski Haus is open! Appointments start Saturday, 9/12. 

Available for kids 16 & under, includes skis /poles or a snowboard, boots + bindings. Make a separate appointment for each child at Ski Haus in Salem, NH; Framingham or Woburn, MA. Bonuses: 

• Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under)
• $99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under)
• Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore Mtn
• MORE!
  
  

This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com.

The countdown is on ❄️ Snowbound Expo tickets are live! 

Join the fun at Mohegan Sun, CT, November 14-15. Grab your tickets at snowboundexpo.com for discounted tickets with code SKIMOMS

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1. King Pine Ski Area: Amanda shares insights about the unique charm of King Pine Ski Area. Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, it offers family-friendly slopes, breathtaking views, and a cozy alpine atmosphere.
2. Family Skiing: Amanda discusses her experiences skiing with her family. From spending time in the glades to enjoying après-ski, she emphasizes the joy of creating lasting memories on the slopes.
3. Après-Ski Rituals: Amanda spills the beans on her favorite post-ski rituals. Whether it’s gathering around the fireplace, swapping ski stories, or indulging in comfort food, après-ski moments are an essential part of the skiing lifestyle.
4. Trip Planning: Amanda shares tips for planning the perfect family vacation to New Hampshire.
5. Community Spirit: Amanda reflects on the tight-knit ski community at King Pine. It’s not just about skiing; it’s about fostering connections, supporting one another, and celebrating the love for snow.

Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!
Website: www.skimomsfun.com
Ski Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discounts
Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes
Join the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group
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In this episode we meet with sisters, Kailey and Karissa, the founders of Iksplor.  Karissa is the CEO, Kailey is the Chief Marketing Officer. Iksplor is a Jackson Hole based, sustainably sourced, ski base layer clothing company.  All their clothing is made from ethically sourced extra fine merino wool that makes outdoor adventures easier, longer and cozier!  Iksplor makes clothing for the whole family from infant to adults. 

They share their early childhood memories of skiing with their grandfather and parents starting at ages 2 & 3 years old. The sisters grew up in Colorado, skiing mainly on the weekends at Vail.

We learn about the inspiration that led Kailey and Karissa to start Iksplor and why they decided to focus on ski base layers. They think that base layers make or break your ski day or outdoor adventure, we could not agree more. It was really interesting to learn about how the sisters landed on merino wool, what is so special about it and how to properly care for your wool base layers. Iksplor has a wide variety of products including socks, hats and their newest first to market nursing base layer top. 

We also talk about how they divide and conquer the many roles they have to play to keep Iksplor running smoothly - ranging from sales and marketing to product design. 

Karissa and Kailey share all sorts of great insider tips on Jackson Hole and Snow King - from where to eat with kids to their favorite bakery and coffee shop. 

Keep up with the Latest from Iksplor

Website: https://iksplor.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgoiksplor

Scheduling at Ski Haus is open! Appointments start Saturday, 9/12. 

Available for kids 16 & under, includes skis /poles or a snowboard, boots + bindings. Make a separate appointment for each child at Ski Haus in Salem, NH; Framingham or Woburn, MA. Bonuses: 

• Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under)
• $99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under)
• Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore Mtn
• MORE!
  
  

This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com.

Register by September, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip*

Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot.

*discount only available for full payment, not deposit.

The countdown is on ❄️ Snowbound Expo tickets are live! 

Join the fun at Mohegan Sun, CT, November 14-15. Grab your tickets at snowboundexpo.com for discounted tickets with code SKIMOMS

Support the show

Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!
Website: www.theskimoms.co
Ski Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discounts
Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes
Join the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/

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In this episode we meet with sisters, Kailey and Karissa, the founders of Iksplor.  Karissa is the CEO, Kailey is the Chief Marketing Officer. Iksplor is a Jackson Hole based, sustainably sourced, ski base layer clothing company.  All their clothing is made from ethically sourced extra fine merino wool that makes outdoor adventures easier, longer and cozier!  Iksplor makes clothing for the whole family from infant to adults. 

They share their early childhood memories of skiing with their grandfather and parents starting at ages 2 & 3 years old. The sisters grew up in Colorado, skiing mainly on the weekends at Vail.

We learn about the inspiration that led Kailey and Karissa to start Iksplor and why they decided to focus on ski base layers. They think that base layers make or break your ski day or outdoor adventure, we could not agree more. It was really interesting to learn about how the sisters landed on merino wool, what is so special about it and how to properly care for your wool base layers. Iksplor has a wide variety of products including socks, hats and their newest first to market nursing base layer top. 

We also talk about how they divide and conquer the many roles they have to play to keep Iksplor running smoothly - ranging from sales and marketing to product design. 

Karissa and Kailey share all sorts of great insider tips on Jackson Hole and Snow King - from where to eat with kids to their favorite bakery and coffee shop. 

Keep up with the Latest from Iksplor

Website: https://iksplor.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgoiksplor

Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!
Website: www.skimomsfun.com
Ski Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discounts
Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes
Join the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group
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In this episode we meet Annie Kao and Darcie Renn of Alterra Mountain Company. Annie is the Vice President of Social Responsibility and Darcie Renn is the Vice President of Sustainability. Alterra Mountain Company owns the Ikon Pass and a wide portfolio of ski destinations across the US and Canada. 

We learn about Annie and Darcie’s career path that led them to their roles at Alterra. They share the focus and goals of their teams that include carbon reduction,renewable energy and much more. Read the full impact report here. 

We talk about ways guests can play a role in a more sustainable future when visiting the mountains, whether that be refillable water bottles or taking shuttles and carpooling.

Darcie tells us about the Mountain Collaboration for Climate Action which includes four largest ski companies in North America, Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR Corp, and Vail Resorts working together to collaborate on climate and sustainability. 

We loved learning about how we as ski moms can help by voicing our support for forward stance initiatives and by doing small things every day. 

Keep up with the Latest from Alterra Mountain Company

Website: https://www.alterramtn.co/

Social Responsibility: https://www.alterramtn.co/social-responsibility

Scheduling at Ski Haus is open! Appointments start Saturday, 9/12. 

Available for kids 16 & under, includes skis /poles or a snowboard, boots + bindings. Make a separate appointment for each child at Ski Haus in Salem, NH; Framingham or Woburn, MA. Bonuses: 

• Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under)
• $99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under)
• Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore Mtn
• MORE!
  
  

This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com.

Register by September, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip*

Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot.

*discount only available for full payment, not deposit.

The countdown is on ❄️ Snowbound Expo tickets are live! 

Join the fun at Mohegan Sun, CT, November 14-15. Grab your tickets at snowboundexpo.com for discounted tickets with code SKIMOMS

Support the show

Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!
Website: www.theskimoms.co
Ski Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discounts
Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes
Join the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/

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In this episode we meet Annie Kao and Darcie Renn of Alterra Mountain Company. Annie is the Vice President of Social Responsibility and Darcie Renn is the Vice President of Sustainability. Alterra Mountain Company owns the Ikon Pass and a wide portfolio of ski destinations across the US and Canada. 

We learn about Annie and Darcie’s career path that led them to their roles at Alterra. They share the focus and goals of their teams that include carbon reduction,renewable energy and much more. Read the full impact report here. 

We talk about ways guests can play a role in a more sustainable future when visiting the mountains, whether that be refillable water bottles or taking shuttles and carpooling.

Darcie tells us about the Mountain Collaboration for Climate Action which includes four largest ski companies in North America, Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR Corp, and Vail Resorts working together to collaborate on climate and sustainability. 

We loved learning about how we as ski moms can help by voicing our support for forward stance initiatives and by doing small things every day. 

Keep up with the Latest from Alterra Mountain Company

Website: https://www.alterramtn.co/

Social Responsibility: https://www.alterramtn.co/social-responsibility

Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!
Website: www.skimomsfun.com
Ski Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discounts
Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes
Join the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group
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In this episode, Sarah and Nicole chat with Sue Kramer, a ski instructor, race coach, and author of Be Fit to Ski: The Complete Guide to Alpine Skiing Fitness. Sue shares her tips and insights on how to prepare your body and mind for the ski season, and how to avoid injuries and fatigue on the slopes. You’ll learn about:

• The benefits of skiing as a form of exercise and recreation for moms and families.
• The four training phases that Sue recommends for skiers, starting from the spring and ending with the ski season
• The best exercises and activities for each phase, and how to adapt them to your level and goals
• The importance of warm-up, cool-down, recovery, and nutrition for optimal performance and health
• The common mistakes and myths that skiers make when it comes to fitness and technique

Sue also shares some of her personal stories and experiences from working in the ski industry for over 30 years, and how she balances her passion for skiing with her family and career. She inspires us with her enthusiasm and knowledge, and encourages us to be fit to ski and have fun on the snow!

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ski Moms Fun Podcast. If you did, please leave us a review and subscribe to our show on Apple Podcast5, Spotify6, Stitcher7, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also join our Ski Moms Fun Facebook group and connect with other ski moms who love the snow. Thank you for listening and see you next week!

Scheduling at Ski Haus is open! Appointments start Saturday, 9/12. 

Available for kids 16 & under, includes skis /poles or a snowboard, boots + bindings. Make a separate appointment for each child at Ski Haus in Salem, NH; Framingham or Woburn, MA. Bonuses: 

• Free Jr Season Pass Black Mtn (10 & under)
• $99 Jr Season Pass Tenney Mtn (13 & under)
• Fee Jr Lift Ticket Cranmore Mtn
• MORE!
  
  

This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com.

The countdown is on ❄️ Snowbound Expo tickets are live! 

Join the fun at Mohegan Sun, CT, November 14-15. Grab your tickets at snowboundexpo.com for discounted tickets with code SKIMOMS

Support the show

Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!
Website: www.theskimoms.co
Ski Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discounts
Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes
Join the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/

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In this episode, Sarah and Nicole chat with Sue Kramer, a ski instructor, race coach, and author of Be Fit to Ski: The Complete Guide to Alpine Skiing Fitness. Sue shares her tips and insights on how to prepare your body and mind for the ski season, and how to avoid injuries and fatigue on the slopes. You’ll learn about:

• The benefits of skiing as a form of exercise and recreation for moms and families.
• The four training phases that Sue recommends for skiers, starting from the spring and ending with the ski season
• The best exercises and activities for each phase, and how to adapt them to your level and goals
• The importance of warm-up, cool-down, recovery, and nutrition for optimal performance and health
• The common mistakes and myths that skiers make when it comes to fitness and technique

Sue also shares some of her personal stories and experiences from working in the ski industry for over 30 years, and how she balances her passion for skiing with her family and career. She inspires us with her enthusiasm and knowledge, and encourages us to be fit to ski and have fun on the snow!

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ski Moms Fun Podcast. If you did, please leave us a review and subscribe to our show on Apple Podcast5, Spotify6, Stitcher7, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also join our Ski Moms Fun Facebook group and connect with other ski moms who love the snow.

Keep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!
Website: www.skimomsfun.com
Ski Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discounts
Ski Moms Ski Rental Homes
Join the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook Group
Instagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun

Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next!
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