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.
Looking for the best resorts for your next family ski vacation? Visit our 10 Best Family Ski Resorts page and choose from ten of the best family-friendly resorts in North America, or visit our 10 Best Family Ski Resorts on the East Coast and 10 Best Family Ski Resorts on the West Coast pages for a detailed look at the top resorts in your region. You can also access the best Family Ski Deals on hotels and find great packages for the current ski/snowboarding season. Get more vacation tips, planning and ideas exclusively for families in our Family Ski Trip Reports and Family Ski Forums section.
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
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<%2Fa>, Angel Fire ... read more
New York Family Ski Vacations
New York has more mountains than any other state in the entire country, and therefore offers the largest amount of ski areas in a single state. From Whiteface Mountain, host of the 1980 Winter Olympics, to Hunter Mountain, the world's first ... read more
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 ... read more
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 ... read more
Vermont Family Ski Vacations
Vermont has a number of excellent ski areas for families -- Killington Resort, Smugglers' Notch and Stratton Resort -- which offer challenging slopes for serious enthusiasts as well as gentle ones for beginners and kids just starting out. All the major ones have ... read more
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