Geartrade Blog Why Mom-and-Pop Ski Areas are a Great Choice this Winter

There’s no doubt COVID-19 is complicating this winter ski season. Ski resorts are implementing new protocols and processes to keep everyone safe, but with those come a need to plan ahead and strategize, which is kind of a new game for some of us powder hounds. The prospect of reservations systems and crowd management makes some visitors uneasy, but there is another way. Consider visiting the smaller mom-and-pop ski areas. Here’s our top tips for why mom-and-pop resorts are looking tempting this winter.