Trip Take: Sun Valley
The Base Kamp crew just finished up winter break with five days at Sun Valley (ID). Sun Valley, still independently owned, switched its pass affiliation from Epic to Ikon last season. Since we, too, made the decision to switch to Ikon this year, trying Sun Valley made perfect sense. We knew its reputation as the great ski getaway of Hollywood’s golden age, and we’d heard lots about its legendary grooming, charming, unpretentious town, and gorgeous scenery. When we were able to find affordable, direct flights from Chicago, the deal was sealed.
Gift Guide for Ski Families
The turkey has been eaten, and the football has been watched. Now it’s time to turn our attention to snowy December and all the exciting holidays the next month has in store! Finding the right gifts for your ski-loving family members can be tough. This year, Mark and I will share some of our tried-and-true favorites. We’ll also reveal the wintry items topping our own gift lists this season. Here’s our first collection!
Big Mountain Adventures: Vail
With our kids now confident on skis, we were ready to explore the bigger mountains out west. Choosing somewhere familiar for the kids’ first venture west made the most sense. Having lived in Vail in the early 00's, I was comfortable with the town and the mountain. In hindsight, our decision to pick a place we knew well was a smart one: it allowed us to focus on the skiing.
Introducing Kids to Skiing: Top Tips
Ready to get your kids skiing? Base Kamp offers our top five tips for getting started on the snow. Use local mountains, rental gear, and ski lessons to make the most of your early ski experiences and ensure the whole family is eager to return.
You’re Probably Wondering How We Ended Up in This Situation…
As Lea and I mentioned in our ski stories, we both learned to ski in elementary school and were keen to give our children that same experience. As many parents know, though, actually doing the things you want to do can be difficult, and introducing kids to skiing is a parenting double black diamond.
Stoke Show Chicago
Welcome to the Chicago Stoke Show, where Ikon, its resorts, and other industry partners treat passholders to a season kickoff to remember. Free food and drinks, swag galore, and the raffle win to end all raffle wins: read on to find out where YOU can GET STOKED for the coming season, too!
Looking Forward with Ikon Pass
Why a season pass? Why Ikon? Is the cost really worth it? We’ll take you inside our planning for the coming season and share why we selected the passes we did for our family.