We love winter....and Mt. Abram!

As I look at my window...I am hoping "please snow"!!  I know most people want warmth and sun.  My family and I just can't wait for snow.  Because snow means skiing.

I rediscovered skiing when about 8 years ago when my friend Lauren bragged about skiing and this place called Mt. Abram in Greenwood, Maine.  Well --after one weekend trip, we were hooked and my family became weekend ski warriors for the next 8 years.

I was never a good skier but now I love it.  (still not a great skier but who cares).  It gives me and my family a chance to be outdoors all winter long.  We even kind of enjoy the long car ride because we know the prize at the end of the trip.  Not to mention our beloved mountain.  Mt. Abram and their lodge "Loose Boots" have been our home away from home each winter.  Mt. Abram may not be the largest mountain but it is the most fun.  The people that work and ski there are very special and it feels like being back in college again.  Mt. Abram is perfect for young families as it gives you a chance to do something great with your family.

When you become a parent you sometimes lose your sense of your old fun loving spirit.  As your kids get older--you become not just a caretake but a driver---as you are now driving your kids from one program to another, always sitting on the sidelines --just watching but not participating.

When you ski--even a grown up gets to have fun.  And you can leave all your day to day stress at home. Your kids are well taken care of by the incredible Mt. Abram instructors  and staff and you get to ski and then even enjoy apre skiing at Loose Boots.

Mt. Abram is always helping us parents enjoy all things social.  Always good music, very fun bar (at all times of the day), great pizzas and food and my new favorite-- are the moonlight hikes.

We have grown with the mountain and so have the many families that come back year after year.  It is our version of "Cheers" where everyone knows your name and each year you just resume your winter life and fun.

8 years later my boys look forward to ski season as much as or more than summer and Christmas.  They are now ski and snowboard instructors ready to take on the tiny tots and patrol the Saturday night kid's movie night.

I invite you to come and enjoy our winter magic at Mt. Abram.

Have a perfect Holiday and very happy New Year!