Get all of the information you need on the best ski destinations for your family. From the most prestigious ski resorts in the world to old-fashioned mountains and hidden gems, there are a wide range of ski destinations to choose from. Enjoy gorgeous snow capped mountain views in Canada, travel to Colorado for top-notch ski programs and diverse terrains, head to the East Coast for numerous family hills, or hit the slopes in Utah for some of the best snow in the world. Browse through our list of family ski destinations below to find the perfect place for your family this ski season.
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California Family Ski Vacations
California offers some of the most renowned ski resorts in the U.S. including Badger Pass Ski Area and the Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts, offering miles upon miles of trails and terrain for skiers and riders. Avid riders can shred down any of the challenging black or double black diamond trails, while novices can keep to the smooth ...
Canada Family Ski Vacations
With castle-high snow-capped mountains surrounding you as you carve and shred down the mountain, the gorgeous views are an experience in and of itself. From giant Canadian ski resorts in Lake Louise and Banff to hidden Canadian skiing gems like Apex Mountain, families can enjoy great weather, sprawling mountains ...
Colorado Family Ski Vacations
It's no surprise Colorado is home to some of the most prestigious ski resorts in the United States including Aspen, Snowmass, Vail Ski Resort, Breckenridge and Winter Park. With its fresh powder and diverse terrain, Colorado is by far one of the best places in the world ...
Maine Family Ski Vacations
Although sometimes shadowed by New Hampshire and Vermont ski resorts, Shawnee Peak and the Sunday River Ski Resort are proof that Maine offers a fine selection of ski areas with tall mountains, great terrain and the least-crowded slopes in the East. From family-run ski hills to old-fashioned mountains and world-class ...
New Hampshire Family Ski Vacations
Spread over numerous mountain peaks, New Hampshire ski resorts, including Bretton Woods Mountain Resort and Attitash Ski Resort, offer gorgeous scenery and ideal, snow-covered slopes for families. With green, blue, black and double black diamond trails, you can choose from a variety ...
New Mexico Family Ski Vacations
Propped on the edge of the Rockies, New Mexico's Northeast corner offers a mix of red cliffs and snow-capped peaks backed by the bluest skies you've ever seen. Offering a number of family-friendly ski resorts including Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire and Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico provides avid riders with perfectly groomed trails and easily accessible hotels. Kids will have a ball...
Poconos Family Ski Vacations
There are numerous resorts throughout the Poconos area that are great for skiing and snowboarding from Jack Frost Big Boulder to Camelback and Sno Mountain. Just a couple of hours from New York, Philadelphia and central New Jersey, the Poconos are popular and affordable if you're looking for a family ski vacation close to home ...
Utah Ski Vacations
With world-class ski resorts including Park City, The Canyons and Deer Valley, miles upon miles of flawlessly manicured slopes and the lightest powder around, there's no wonder why guests come back year after year. Offering the driest and lightest powder around, Utah may have some of the best snow for skiing and snowboarding ...
Vermont Family Ski Vacations
Vermont has a number of excellent ski areas for families -- Killington Resort and Smugglers' Notch -- which offer challenging slopes for serious enthusiasts as well as gentle ones for beginners and kids just starting out. All the major ones have kids' lessons and clinics the majority of which are offered to kids beginning ...
