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Brian Head....Utah's best kept southern gem!

Imagine a ski resort where there are no lift lines, blue skis, good snow, affordable lift tickets and a relaxed atmosphere....that is Brian Head in southern Utah! We spent a weekend there exploring and enjoying the laid back resort.

Weekend staycation at Canyons!

Living in Salt Lake, you normally stay at home and drive to the mountains. Instead, we enjoyed a 2-day staycation at Canyons Resort's Grand Summit.

Ski school, competition teams, full day, 1/2 day...advice from a Brighton instructor.

Whether your kids are just starting to ski, have had lessons or not. . . parents always have to ask the question, "am I doing the right thing?" I had a chat with Dain Craig from Brighton to sort it all out.

Snowshoeing in Utah and ice skating Solitude..fun for the kids!

If you have a down day on a ski vacation, a great way to still get the kids out and get some excercise is to snowshoe! Solitude has great trails and also an ice skating rink for their overnight visitors.

It's about the pants. . .snowboarding lessons at Brighton!

Lessons pay off. Plain and simple, don't try to teach your kids to ski or snowboard...too stressful on them and you. We've had a little snowboarding break, but we're back to boarding and Brighton and learning...it's about the pants.

Helmets are a MUST...finding the right fit for you and your kids

These days everyone has a helmet. If you don't, you should. In fact, most ski resorts will not give lessons for kids without helmets. You don't always have to buy one, you can rent as well. But how do you now which one is "good" and how should they fit?

Sundance...not just for the adults... the Art Shack is awesome for kids!

Sundance is beautiful! And quiet/quaint and kid friendly! The backdrop of Mt Timpanogos is like no other. It is a place you can ski, do art and have a spa treatment...all WITH the kids...in one day! There are so many options for families.

Jodi's favorite things...Skiing Alta on Christmas Eve in the POWDER!

Christmas is all about traditions...our family tradition is going to Alta on Christmas Eve. This year..we got BIG SNOW and according to Brennan..."it was awesome"! And the snow keeps coming to Utah!

Jodi's favorite things: December deals and Kids skiing free!

With fresh snow on the ground and the holidays around the corner, it's a great time to think of a ski vacation. The great thing is, many resorts run great family deals this time of the year and if you have young kids, chances are...they ski FREE!

Jodi's favorite things-outfitting the kids head to toe!

Dressing the kids properly can be challenging. What jackets, gloves, hats and helmets are best? It is expensive, let's be honest. I cut corners in some areas and not in others. Here are my suggestions on how to get kids to the slopes warm and hopefully, affordable!

Snowboard birthday boy turns 5; powder day at Brighton!

Brennan's excitement about his snowboarding continues. He turns 5 with a snowboard cake, hits the slopes with his birthday hat and has a great day in Brighton powder. Emily...gives the terrain park a try. Well, sort of.

Fireside dining and a sleigh ride at Deer Valley

Ski by day, sleigh ride by night. Empire Lodge at Deer Valley has a fireside dining option that is delicious and family friendly. And you can do a sleigh ride right outside the lodge which the kids will love!

PowderTwins, Brian Head and Elevation

We are the PowderTwins and are using our 5th Grade Passes to ski all 14 resorts in Utah this season. We just skied at Brian Head, our 10th resort, and slept at 10,000 feet!

Brighton snowboarding lessons at 4 years old!

Consecutive weekly lessons are such a great way to get kids started skiing. But boarding at 4 years old? Brighton is the only resort that offers this and after weeks of counting, Brennan started his lesson!

Cliff lodge, babysitting and Em skis off the Tram at Snowbird!

The Aerie Restaurant recently reopened with a great menu and we got a chance to spend the night at the Cliff Lodge at Snowbird. Babysitting services are also available, right to your room! And get this, Emily skied from the top of the tram down her first black diamond slope!

PowderTwins, Alta and 4 feet of snow

We are the PowderTwins, 5th graders who are skiing all 14 resorts in Utah this season. Last week we visited Alta and its 4 feet of new snow. Check out what a couple of kids think of Alta.

Ski with a ranger and snow good enough to eat!

The Cottonwood Canyons have a great free program to learn about wildlife, the watershed and the environment. It's called Ski with a ranger. And with all the great FEET of snow we've received...Emily thinks it's good enough to eat!

The Deer Valley way...from small classes to the food!

I am often asked "where is the best place to take lessons?". There is no right answer because we all look for something different. In starting our weekly lessons at Deer Valley, the Bambi class is small, the food is awesome and Mommy time is superb!

Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month..choosing equipment!

When starting skiing or boarding, it's always tough to decide on equipment. Does it fit right, what about socks and do I need a helmet? I'm doing a 4 week series featuring great tips for parents and kids. First stop...the rental shop.

PowderTwins visit Canyons

We are 5th graders who are using our 5th Grade Passports to ski all of Utah’s 14 resorts this season. We stayed and skied at Canyons last weekend…that place has SO much for kids to do!

Weekly lessons at Snowbird

We started a five week ski school program at Snowbird. Tons of tips here, including how to find the right lesson for your kid(s). Hint, hint, don't lie about your child's ability. Follow our adventure as we take on the Bird!

PowderTwins Ski Solitude

We are 5th graders who are using our 5th Grade Passports to ski all of Utah’s 14 resorts this season. We skied Solitude this weekend and had an AWESOME time. . .and a major wipeout captured on our GoPro.

Bren's now a "boarder" at 4...first lesson at Brighton!

I'm a skier, not a great one. So, what do you do when your four-year-old only wants to snowboard? I can't teach him. How do you get him to a level to ski with Mom...head to Brighton!

PowderTwins Ski Brighton

We are the PowderTwins – twins who are using our 5th Grade Passports to ski all of Utah’s 14 resorts in a single season and blogging about it. We just skied Brighton for the first time this year and wanted to tell you about it.

Family fun at Park City Mountain Resort

Skiing PCMR for the first time this year. Three-year-old Cal shows us just why he is, "The Best Skier On The Mountain!" Also stick around for the second half of the video and see what's going down in the PCMR terrain park.

Outfitting the kids from the inside out!

It can be a challenge finding the right gear to keep the kids warm while not breaking the bank. Here are my best tips from hats to skis. And, a savings coupon for you!

Hitting the Spa at Sundance...with kids!

With Sundance being a great destination tucked up in Provo Canyon...you may never want to leave. So after skiing, eating, soaking up the scenery, what's next? How about the Art Shack and the Spa? You can bring kids as young as 3!

Introducing the Powder Twins

Meet the powder twins, Anna and Jacob. Stay tuned as these two ski and blog about all 14 Utah's resorts. . .all from a kid's perspective.

Bren becomes a snowboarder at 4 at Canyons! A special Burton board for the little guys!

I'm going to be the first to admit; I know nothing about snowboarding. But, I think I'm about to. Bren has asked to so "surfboarding" for awhile. See, for him, it's a surfboard. I'm a skier and I'll be honest, have really no desire to try boarding. I can barely navigate straight down the hill on my skis, how would I do it falling on my rear and sliding sideways? I'll leave it to my little guy.

So, when a few months ago I found out about The Burton Riglet Tour at the Canyons, I had to check it out. It was a mini snowboard park set up for kids as young as 3 to try boarding. Keep in mind, that also means there needs to be a tiny board for them. Burton has introduced an 80 cm board for the little guys.

Bren turns 4 and becomes a Bambi at Deer Valley, Emily does the Park City Nastar course and talking green trails at the resorts!

So, ski season is winding down and the kids have done so well! Brennan turned 4 this week and it opens up a whole new set of lessons he can enroll in! Most resorts keep the kids 3 and under in a daycare setting with a one hour lesson. Brennan did that at Deer Valley earlier in the season when he was a Fawn. Now, he is a Bambi! This is a big deal! A one hour lesson as a Fawn and in the daycare or a 2 1/2 hour lesson as a Bambi in Bambiland! He was excited and felt pretty big about the situation. We dropped Emily off at Park City for her Saturday Adventure in which she takes part in the Nastar course (video to follow) and Bren and I head over to Deer Valley. The beauty of Utah and Park City is that you can do that. There are 3 resorts in the area close by...The Canyons, Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort.