You might have enjoyed the magic of the snow and the slopes when you were young and now that you have a family, it is time to pass on the love for the winter wonderland to the young members of the brood. They will not be joining you in covering long trails but those little legs should start young and learn how to enjoy the snow-clad grounds. Here’s a round up of the best ski resorts in the United States perfect for your winter family holiday:
Breton Woods in New Hampshire
From Boston, you can get to the White Mountains in just less than three hours. The best family ski resort in the area is the Omni Mount Washington. The weather is consistently good plus its facing the east so you do not have to worry about the strong northwest wind. The slopes are also well covered by snow so if you are a parent teaching your kid to slope, you do not have to worry about exposed or sharp rocks. There is also a Kid’s Club that holds games and a ton of activities for the youngsters.
Crested Butte in Colorado
The slopes in this part of the Colorado Rockies are covered with powdery snow without the icy patches. Adults will not have to worry about kids that might fumble and tumble while learning how to snowboard or ski. There is also a special terrain designed for the kids.
Jay Peak in Vermont
Jay Peak boasts of fifty miles of ski trails 100 acres of routes, and several terrain parks. It is located just sixty miles from the international airport in Vermont and offers some fun for adults and kids a like who want to ski or snow board. There are also school programs for kids organized according to age and skills of the kids.
Sun Valley in Idaho
Sun Valley is actually the first resort in the Rockies which installed the first chairlift and organized the first skiing school. Sun Valley is perfect for families looking to bond in winter time and what is also great about it is that it isn’t to commercialized compared to other resorts in the Rockies.