In this episode, the Ski Moms head out west to explore Mount Bachelor with Lauren Burke, Director of Marketing and Communications at one of the Pacific Northwest's largest ski resorts. Lauren shares her unconventional path into the ski industry, from growing up in San Diego with childhood trips to Mammoth, to falling in love with mountain life at University of Colorado Boulder. After over a decade at Mammoth Mountain, Lauren made the move to Mount Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, where she discovered a unique ski destination unlike any other.

Lauren paints a perfect picture of what makes Mount Bachelor special: affordable lodging in nearby Bend and Sun River, free parking, 410 inches of annual snowfall and 360-degree skiing on a dormant volcano with over 4,000 skiable acres. She emphasizes that spring is the absolute best time to visit, with the whole mountain open through Memorial Day and sunny weather that allows families to combine skiing with mountain biking, hiking, and outdoor concerts.

For families, Mount Bachelor offers year-round daycare, Kids Ski Free passes, extensive beginner terrain on both base areas, and affordable lesson packages. Lauren also highlights the resort's four-season offerings inclu

This is also that sweet spot where the SKI HAUS deals get really good. Note: Store hours are changing due to in-store inventory going on, so check before you head over.

They’ve got locations in Woburn & Framingham, MA and Tax-Free Salem, NH. Head to skihaus.com to check store hours and directions.

Spring family fun in Ulster County:

Earth Fest at the Ashokan Center/April 19
Kingston Point Beach for the Hudson Valley Kite Festival /May 17,
Hudson Valley Faerie Festival/May 30

For more ways to get outside together this spring, head to VisitUlsterCountyNY.com and start planning your spring getaway.

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Ski Moms can save $150 off summer camp. Use code skimoms www.woodwardpa.com/summer-camps/moun

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