Family Ski Resorts
Below are some great family ski resort choices, with kids' programs, beginner terrain, special features for kids (and of course they're good for 'boarding and other snowsports too.)
Family Ski Resorts - by Region
Choice spots for family skiing, in New England, PA, NY state, Colorado, Utah, Canada, and more.
Choice spots for family skiing, in New England, PA, NY state, Colorado, Utah, Canada, and more.
Top Family Ski Resorts
A selection of fine family ski resorts, A to Z.
A selection of fine family ski resorts, A to Z.
Family Ski Resorts - by Region
Choice spots for family skiing, in New England, PA, NY state, Colorado, Utah, Canada, and more.
Choice spots for family skiing, in New England, PA, NY state, Colorado, Utah, Canada, and more.
Quebec City Plus Skiing at Mont-Sainte-Anne
A great winter getaway: combine a family ski trip with a visit to 400-year-old Quebec City. It's like a mini-trip to Europe, with the bonus of a ski holiday.
A great winter getaway: combine a family ski trip with a visit to 400-year-old Quebec City. It's like a mini-trip to Europe, with the bonus of a ski holiday.
Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort, BC, Canada
One of the world's top-rated ski resorts, Whistler-Blackcomb (near Vancouver BC) has two giant mountains, special kids areas, daycare, adventure camps, apres-ski for kids, and stays open 'til June.
One of the world's top-rated ski resorts, Whistler-Blackcomb (near Vancouver BC) has two giant mountains, special kids areas, daycare, adventure camps, apres-ski for kids, and stays open 'til June.
Whistler - Blackcomb BC - Top Things for Families
Whistler-Blackcomb is a two-mountain top-rated ski resort that has a young hip image, but is also terrific for families.
Whistler-Blackcomb is a two-mountain top-rated ski resort that has a young hip image, but is also terrific for families.
(Whistler-Blackcomb, by the way, is located 1-1/2 hours from Vancouver BC, via the scenic "Sea to Sky" highway: read more about Whistler-Blackcomb, site of the 2010 Olympics.)
Sun Peaks Ski Resort - Okanagan BC
Sometimes, the non-celebrity ski resorts can be star-quality, with uncrowded slopes, lower prices, manageable size, and some darn good home-grown talent, i.e. great snow. The Okanagan area of BC has "champagne powder", three mountains, handy little village, and lots of off-slope snow fun.
Sometimes, the non-celebrity ski resorts can be star-quality, with uncrowded slopes, lower prices, manageable size, and some darn good home-grown talent, i.e. great snow. The Okanagan area of BC has "champagne powder", three mountains, handy little village, and lots of off-slope snow fun.
Four Seasons Resort Whistler - Photos
Luxury resort brand Four Seasons Whistler has a family (and canine) -friendly property in the Upper Village of top-rated ski area Whistler-Blackcomb (about 1-1/2 hours from Vancouver BC.) See photos.
Luxury resort brand Four Seasons Whistler has a family (and canine) -friendly property in the Upper Village of top-rated ski area Whistler-Blackcomb (about 1-1/2 hours from Vancouver BC.) See photos.
Family Ski Resorts: Salt Lake City, Utah
An overview of this great area for family skiing: seven very different choices, all less than 40 miles from the airport; and arguably the "Greatest Snow on Earth".
An overview of this great area for family skiing: seven very different choices, all less than 40 miles from the airport; and arguably the "Greatest Snow on Earth".
Smuggler's Notch, VT
This well-known three-season resort has been voted a top family ski resort many times, with numerous kids programs, child-care centre, and two teen centers.
This well-known three-season resort has been voted a top family ski resort many times, with numerous kids programs, child-care centre, and two teen centers.
Big Bear Lake Ski Resort, CA
Guest article: two hours from LA and four from Las Vegas, this ski and boarding resort is a very family-friendly place.
Guest article: two hours from LA and four from Las Vegas, this ski and boarding resort is a very family-friendly place.
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Luxury resort brand Four Seasons Whistler has a family (and canine) -friendly property in the Upper Village of top-rated ski area Whistler-Blackcomb (about 1-1/2 hours from Vancouver BC.)
Luxury resort brand Four Seasons Whistler has a family (and canine) -friendly property in the Upper Village of top-rated ski area Whistler-Blackcomb (about 1-1/2 hours from Vancouver BC.)
Kidz'N'Snow Ski Resort Profiles
This great site covers many ski resorts, with attention to kids' programs, kids' ski runs, child-care, parent tips, more.
This great site covers many ski resorts, with attention to kids' programs, kids' ski runs, child-care, parent tips, more.
Top Teen Towns
Excellent choices for ski resorts, at Kidznsnow: Aspen, Steamboat, Lake Placid, Smuggler's Notch, and more; and plenty of details, and cool stuff off-the-slopes, such as hot springs at Steamboat, giant toboggan at Lake Placid; or how about a "Heavy Equipment Play Arena" (as in: drive a bull-dozer.)
Excellent choices for ski resorts, at Kidznsnow: Aspen, Steamboat, Lake Placid, Smuggler's Notch, and more; and plenty of details, and cool stuff off-the-slopes, such as hot springs at Steamboat, giant toboggan at Lake Placid; or how about a "Heavy Equipment Play Arena" (as in: drive a bull-dozer.)
All-inclusive ski resort!
It was so great, while it lasted: Club Med Crested Butte was North America’s only all-inclusive ski resort, with excellent (all-included) lessons, kids programs on and off the slopes, and friendly Club Med ambiance. Let's hope Club Med opens another one in North America! (There are several in France.)
It was so great, while it lasted: Club Med Crested Butte was North America’s only all-inclusive ski resort, with excellent (all-included) lessons, kids programs on and off the slopes, and friendly Club Med ambiance. Let's hope Club Med opens another one in North America! (There are several in France.)
Ski Resort Choices for Families - in five regions
Check out good ski resort choices for families, in New England, PA, NY state, Colorado, Utah, and more.
Check out good ski resort choices for families, in New England, PA, NY state, Colorado, Utah, and more.
Okemo, VT
Popular family ski resort.
Popular family ski resort.
Bretton Woods Ski Resort
Once known mainly as a place for beginners, but new areas have jazzed up that image. Often mentioned in the same breath as the Mount Washington Hotel, a historic grand hotel that's partnered with Bretton Woods.
Once known mainly as a place for beginners, but new areas have jazzed up that image. Often mentioned in the same breath as the Mount Washington Hotel, a historic grand hotel that's partnered with Bretton Woods.
Whistler Ski Resort - Dog-friendly!
Whistler Ski Resort is not only top-rated and great for families, it's dog-friendly too!
Whistler Ski Resort is not only top-rated and great for families, it's dog-friendly too!
Whistler BC - late spring
You can still hit the slopes in May and even June, at Whistler BC. (Blackcomb Mountain closes earlier, at this double-mountain ski resort.)
You can still hit the slopes in May and even June, at Whistler BC. (Blackcomb Mountain closes earlier, at this double-mountain ski resort.)