If you are like my ski-loving family, you are probably counting down the days until the start of ski season this year. As much as I love the hobby, it can be an expensive one. Lift tickets, gear, clothing, lodging, food, and more all add up. It’s especially expensive with kids in tow to double […]
Complete Guide to Skiing Sugar Bowl with Kids
My family has been on a mission this winter to ski some of the smaller and mid-sized resorts in Lake Tahoe to see what is the right fit with our kids, ages 6 and 2. Last month, our destination was Sugar Bowl Resort in Norden, California. We found that Sugar Bowl has quite a lot to offer […]
Skiing Tahoe with Kids: Why Diamond Peak is Perfect for Families
Living just 3 hours away from Lake Tahoe in the San Francisco Bay Area, my husband and I have skied a lot of mountains in Tahoe. When it comes to ski resorts, Tahoe has some heavy hitters known all over the world: Squaw Valley, Northstar, Heavenly, Kirkwood and many more. Sprinkled in among the bigger resorts […]
San Francisco, Skiing, and Sleeping Beauty: My Posts on Other Sites this Week
Although the vast majority of my travel advice can be found right here on Trips With Tykes, I also write for a few other blogs on travel topics. I’m a regular writer on TravelingMom.com (see my articles published as Frequent Flyer TravelingMom) and am also a contributor to the parenting advice site, Hint Mama. Here […]
Guide to Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts With Kids
Winter is in full swing and the slopes are open! If you are preparing to take your kids on a Lake Tahoe ski vacation, there are a lot of resorts to choose from. Here is a guide to the major Tahoe ski resorts with kids, with information to help you make a family-friendly and budget-friendly choice. Important Features […]
A Review of the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe in Winter
My family usually likes to travel on a moderate budget, but every now and then, we find opportunities for a little luxury travel. One of our favorite spots for a splurge is the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Tahoe, which is located on the ski slopes at Northstar California. During the height of ski season, the hotel […]
Trip Report: Northstar Ski Trip
I’ve blogged before about the best ways to survive a skiing road trip from the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe. I was able to put my own tips to the test last week, as my family took a three day, two night trip to ski at Northstar California. It was a bit of a crazy […]
What Are Your Travel Splurges?
Since my family travels so much, we usually keep to a pretty tight budget on our trips. We stay in moderate hotels (lots of Marriott Courtyards!), dine at sensible restaurants, and usually watch airline tickets like a hawk so that we can buy them at absolute rock-bottom prices. We, of course, also redeem miles and […]
Top 7 Tips for Skiing Lake Tahoe with Kids
Much of my travel with my kids is by plane. But when my family takes a road trip, one of our favorite destinations is Lake Tahoe. Located just a few hours from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is perfect for weekend getaway. In winter, the skiing opportunities are endless. My family has a […]
