Best of Ski Moms Fun: Buying Skis with Heather Burke, Ski Mom and Ski Travel Editor

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Nicole and Sarah revisit a favorite episode from season 1 with ski mom Heather Burke, Travel Editor at FamilySkiTrips.comThis time of year a lot of us are thinking about new equipment for the upcoming season, but navigating gear can be confusing. Heather talks to us about how to find the right skis and boots, skis designed for women, demo days - and much more. Heather learned to ski at 3, her mom says she was more natural skiing than walking! Heather grew up in the ski biz, her parents ran a ski lodge at Smugglers Notch in Vermont.Heather and her husband Greg have raised two skiers, and have skied over 225 ski resorts around the world. Heather launched FamilySkiTrips.com in 1995 as a resource for families on where to ski, the best ski resorts, and even how to pack and dress for skiing. Resources from Heather: Finding the right skis - post inspired by our podcast talk! https://familyskitrips.com/finding-the-right-womens-skis/Top Women’s Skis: https://familyskitrips.com/top-womens-skis-2021-2022How to Pack for a Family Ski Trip: https://familyskitrips.com/familyskitrips/packing_for_ski_trip Keep up with the Latest from Family Ski Trips and Luxury VacationGuide.com!Websites:https://www.theluxuryvacationguide.comhttps://familyskitrips.comBLOG: https://familyskitrips.com/family-ski-vacationsFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/familyskitripshttps://www.facebook.com/theluxuryvacationguideTwitter: https://twitter.com/familyskitripshttps://twitter.com/TheLuxVacaGuideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyskitripshttps://www.instagram.com/theluxuryvacationguidePlease Help Support our Podcast:Check out the Ski Pack at www.puremountainfun.com and use code SKIMOMS2022 for 20% off your orderDon’t miss the 2022 Snowbound Expo in Boston from November 18-20 use code MOMTRENDS for 50% off your tickets thru Nov 1, 2022 and 25% after that date.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 MtnMORE! This season, don’t just see the fall—experience it. Plan your Ulster County adventure at visitulstercountyny.com. Get the best gear recommendations and trip-planning tips directly to your inbox. Head to skimom.substack.com to subscribe. Join for free—or upgrade for all the premium perks. Premium subscriptions start at just $5 a month and get to listen ad-free and unlock exclusive content, including insider travel guides, packing lists and more. Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.theskimoms.coSki Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! [email protected]@skimomsfun.com