The Ski Moms Podcast

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!

Episodes

March 13, 2025 46 mins

In this episode, the Ski Moms dive into the world of Okemo Mountain Resort with Abby Childs, co-founder of Unofficial Okemo. Abby shares her journey from Rhode Island to becoming a local expert on all things Okemo. She discusses the mountain's layout, including the two base areas (Clock Tower and Jackson Gore) and offers tips on navigating the trails. Abby highlights Okemo's family-friendly features, such as the heated bu...

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In this episode the Ski Moms welcome Charlotte Lilley, founder of The Ski Retreat, about creating transformative ski experiences that bring women together for adventure, connection and confidence on the slopes.

Charlotte shares how she turned her lifelong passion for skiing into a mission to empower women, designing curated 3-4 day retreats that combine skiing with yoga, art, inspiring speakers, chef-prepared meals and meaningful co...

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In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, Nicole and Sarah welcome Kendra Scurfield, Vice President of Brand and Communications at Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort in Banff, Canada. As both a ski industry professional and a mom to a young skier, Kendra offers unique insights into the family-friendly aspects of skiing in Banff.

Kendra shares her deep connection to the area, having grown up in Banff and now working at her fami...

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In this episode the Ski Moms welcome Lutricia Eberly, Executive Director of PORA (Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Association), to discuss skiing in the Keystone State. 

Lutricia shares her journey from college skiing at Round Top Mountain to her current leadership role, transitioning from an IT career through various positions in the ski industry. 

Pennsylvania's winter sports landscape includes 23 member resorts, ranging from ...

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In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, Nicole and Sarah chat with Kimberley Jochl, Vice President and Director of Marketing and Merchandising at Sugar Mountain Resort in North Carolina. A former US Ski Team member and Junior World Champion, Kimberley brings her extensive skiing background to the southern skiing scene.

Kimberley shares her journey from racing in the Berkshires to competing internationally, and eventually finding he...

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In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, Nicole welcomes Tori Collins, a professional ski instructor from France who specializes in teaching toddlers to ski. Tori shares her fascinating journey from learning on dry slopes in England to becoming a specialized instructor in the French Alps, where she now teaches as an independent instructor and raises her four ski-loving children.

Tori offers invaluable insights about introducing youn...

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In this episode the Ski Moms welcome Alice Merryweather, former U.S. Ski Team member and recent Dartmouth graduate. Alice shares her path from a Massachusetts recreational skier to World Cup competitor, and now to her post-racing life. Like many East Coast racers, Alice started at her local mountain - Attitash in New Hampshire. Alice's ski journey led through Stratton Mountain School to earning a spot on the U.S. Ski Team at 1...

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In this episode, Nicole and Sarah host Annie Parsons, ski mom and owner of Center Studio Yoga in Waterbury, Vermont. We have an in-depth discussion about integrating yoga into your ski lifestyle. Annie, whose journey took her from competitive tennis player to ski instructor to yoga studio owner, shares valuable insights about how yoga can enhance skiing performance through improved breath awareness, body control, and balance. 

We co...

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In this episode, Nicole and Sarah host Kelly Pilla, co-owner of Ski Haus,to discuss running her family's three New England ski shops. Starting as a college student who met her future husband on the job, Kelly shares how they started with their first store in Salem, NH in 1988 and expanded to locations in Framingham and Woburn, MA.

Kelly highlights Ski Haus' popular trade-in and junior lease programs, which help make skiing...

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In this episode, Nicole and Sarah host Dana Kent, a long time ski industry professional turned executive coach. Dana  shares her career journey from growing up skiing in Vermont to her work in the ski industry and her path to become an executive coach

Dana discusses her 20+ year career with Vail Resorts, focusing on health and safety, and explains the importance of human connection in promoting safety culture at ski resorts. Dana ...

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In this episode, Nicole and Sarah welcome Tracy Meier, Chief Programming and Education Officer for the National Ability Center (NAC) in Park City, Utah. Tracy provides an overview of NAC's programs, focusing on their ski program at the new McGrath Mountain Center. She offers valuable tips for families considering adaptive skiing, drawing from her experience as both a professional and a mother of three. 

The conversation covers ...

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Michelle Leibowitz to explore the empowering world of women’s ski camps and clinics. Whether you're looking to build your confidence on the slopes, improve your technique, or simply connect with other women who share your passion for skiing, these programs offer something for everyon...

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah welcome Marsha Hovey, marketing director at Trollhaugen, a family-friendly ski area celebrating its 75th anniversary just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. Trollhaugen, though small with 80 acres, 270 ft vertical, and 30 trails, offers an affordable and accessible skiing experience. Adult day tickets max at $65, while season passes start at an incredibly low $270. 

The resort caters to all ages, with p...

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah welcome ski mom Kaylin Richardson. Kaylin is a two-time Olympian and former pro skier. She walks us through her journey from competitive racing to her current role in Deer Valley's Ski With a Champion program. She shared her experiences transitioning from World Cup racing to big mountain and backcountry skiing, including her work with Warren Miller films

Kaylin offers insights on balancing her...

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah welcome ski mom Isabelle Winkles. Isabel is the CFO of a software company, and also an alpine race team coach at  Mohawk Mountain in Connecticut. Isabel got involved in coaching after encouragement from other parents, despite not having extensive racing experience herself as a child. 

Isabelle discusses the progression of ski programming for kids, from learn to ski to development teams and competiti...

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah welcome Jordan Schaefer, who runs marketing and events for the Mad River Taste Place in Vermont's Mad River Valley (Waitsfield, Vt). Jordan shares her journey from urban living to embracing the Vermont lifestyle, highlighting the unique offerings of the Mad River Taste Place, a specialty grocery store featuring local Vermont products. 

We loved delving into the art of building the perfect cheese...

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We're thrilled to welcome you to our fourth season. We've been busy growing our resources for this wonderful Ski Moms community. We launched a new website, TheSkiMoms.co where you'll find gift guides and discount codes.We have a new ski house rental listing site, SkiMomFamilyRentals.com. And our shop now offers Ski Moms branded merchandise, and we're particularly excited about our new stickers!

Our Facebook group...

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In this episode Nicole and Sarah interview Janna Allen, Ski Patrol Director at Brundage Mountain in Idaho. Janna shares her journey from a ski-loving child to a professional snowboarder and eventually a ski patrol leader. 

We learn about what it means to be a Ski Patrol Director, overseeing ski patrol operations, inclu...

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In this episode, the Ski Moms welcome Brooke Murray, a creator and founder who encourages families to embrace outdoor adventures. Brooke is the founder of Wild Kind Inc., a Colorado-based membership community for outdoor families with young children. WildKind offers all sorts of great resources like virtual ski school and meetups to help families get into skiing and outdoor activities. 

We loved hearing Brooke’s journey from molecul...

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In this episode the Ski Moms host Shannon Smith, Founder of Range Fitness. Range Fitness has a variety of offerings from one-on-one coaching to a group training subscription program focused on ski season prep. We were excited to learn about Shannon’s Range Snowfit program, a 4-week ski-specific program that’s perfect ...

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