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Family Ski Trips

- and other snow sports

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

"Family skiing" here means not just skis and poles but also snowboarding, snow-shoeing, and other fun in the snow. In fact, there's an activity for everyone during a ski trip to the mountains these days (if you count sleigh-rides, tubing, and spas.)

There's nothing as exhilarating as a snowy mountaintop; also a ski trip can truly be together-time, enjoying the thrills, chills (and maybe even a few spills) as a family.

1. Family Ski Resorts

family ski getaway - Alta, Utah Photo ©  Teresa Plowright
Virtually all ski resorts put out the welcome mat for families. Kids' programs, ski and boarding schools, child-care centers with infant care, cool teen programs... Check out a selection of top family ski resorts.

2. Family Ski Resort Choices - by Region

Family Ski photo courtesy of Smugglers' Notch
Find choice spots for family skiing, in New England, PA, NY state, Colorado, Utah, Canada, and more.

3. Why Ski Trips are Great for Families

family ski photo, Crested Butte, ©  Teresa Plowright
Besides the sheer wholesomeness of being outdoors, exercising, and not sitting in front of screens, holidays in the snow have some special pluses for families. Read five reasons why every age can have a great time even if you don't want to get on skis or a 'board.

4. Family Ski Trips: Money-Savers

There's no question that family skiing is expensive. Here's advice on reducing those high costs.

5. Family Skiing - Get The Most From Your Day

Further advice for family ski trips: making the most of your ski day; practical tips on the slopes with kids; and more.

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