The littles got a BIG “something to do” Christmas surprise this year – our very first ski trip to Mount Snow Vermont!  This is also, not so coincidentally, an item on my 40×41 bucket list (I had to replace the half marathon with something and this seemed like the biggest adventure of all).  Not only will it be the first time skiing for the boys and me, but it will also be our very first time seeing snow outside of Atlanta.  Gulp.  That’s right folks, at age 40 I am finally venturing outside of the South in winter.  HA!

Honey knows his way around the slopes and is thrilled to finally be taking the rest of us.  Here’s a little story for y’all – while most people in college took off summers, he took off winters, moved to Colorado and skied!

We have purchased and borrowed gear for me and the boys and bought vouchers for some lift tickets on Black Friday.  We are traveling with our dear friends and their two girls and will be there for a week.  We are staying at the family home of our friends.

All that being said, I’d love to hear your tips and tricks for survival in cold weather, and would especially appreciate any insight on Mount Snow and the surrounding area!!!  I personally don’t plan to be skiing from sun up to sun down for 7 days :-)

This is bound to be an adventure!!