Sounds simple, doesn't it? Just pile the kids into the family vehicle, load it with extra socks, and off you go to your favorite ski resort. Uh-oh, not so fast. It's not quite that easy.

OnTheSnow.com Family Editor Shannon Luthy and her husband, Jeff, have been skiing and riding in the family way with their three children since toddler days. This snow-loving family lives in Steamboat Springs, Colo., and knows every angle of getting the kids sliding. She tackles a different subject with each new column, so don't miss any of them.

Kids and snow go together. Sort of. But, planning makes all the difference between whining and smiling. For everyone.

• Park City Mountain Resort Caters To Kids, Moms, Families

  Park City Mountain Resort thrills kids with apres skiing activities such as the mile-long Alpine Coaster and tubing at Gorgoza Park, but the resort is an even easier sell for moms planning... Full article

  Sep 21, 2010

• Keep The Kids Safe On Opening Day

  Be careful taking the kids to the mountain for early season skiing, if terrain is limited and the lines are long. Full article

  Nov 18, 2008

• ADVERTORIAL: Park City Adds More Kid-friendly Attractions

  Park City puts more emphasis on kids while assisting moms with travel planning. Full article

  Oct 26, 2009

• Summertime Is Family Fun Time At Mountain Resorts

  The ski season is winding down to a close. That doesn't mean you have to stop visiting your favorite resort. Full article

  Mar 31, 2009

• Snowboarding Or Skiing For The Kids? Here's How To Decide

  Kids are taking up snowboarding at a younger age, thanks to improved technology. How do you know whether you have a skier or a snowboarder? Full article

  Mar 10, 2009

• Parents Offer Successful Ski Vacation Tips

  Mom and Dad know all of the tricks to keeping kids happy. OnTheSnow.com readers are a wealth of information! Full article

  Feb 24, 2009

• Advertorial: Park City Mountain Resort Thinks Families

  Have moms slid into the management of Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) in Utah's Wasatch Mountains? The latest program upgrades at the resort sure seem so, for Park City is putting their... Full article

  Oct 1, 2008

• Delight Kids With Unique Snow Play Park At Soda Springs

  Kids get their own fun zone with skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and mini-snowmobiles at Soda Springs. Full article

  Dec 27, 2010

• Travel News: Get The Most From Time On The Snow When Traveling With Kids

  Kids and parents look forward to time together on the snow. Two experts from Smugglers Notch in Vermont and Steamboat in Colorado have advice on how to have the most fun and... Full article

  Dec 27, 2010

• Kids On The Trip? You May Need Some Advice

  Planning makes the difference between grumpy and glad. Full article

  Dec 20, 2010