With the holidays coming up, kids are off school, snow is beginning to fall, and now is the perfect time to treat your family to a winter getaway. There are a few things to remember when looking for a resort for your family getaway: its accessibility to the slopes, variety of terrain to accommodate all skill levels, and other amenities the resort towns have to offer, especially for the non-skier or riders in your group.
Vail, Colorado
Vail is one of the largest and most well-known resorts and is perfect for a family getaway. With tons of terrain for anyone of any skill level, as well as the many lessons available, Vail is great even for those still getting comfortable on the snow. There is world-class skiing to enjoy, and the town of Vail, which features tons of shopping and other winter activities like ice skating.
Park City, Utah
Park City is the largest resort in Utah, and therefore, it features tons of terrain. From easy, gentle greens and blues to cruise to something more challenging for the more advanced skier looking for an adrenaline rush, it’s the perfect resort for all riders.
Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge is a ski area and a cute little town that started as a mining town. With many activities other than skiing, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy, like shopping, dining, and even a spa. The resort is also very family-friendly, with easy access to the slopes and terrain for all experience levels.
Keystone, Colorado
Keystone is an excellent vacation location. It offers a wide variety of terrain, gentle cruisers, and glades, giving plenty of options for families. Not only does it have great skiing, but it is also close to the many amenities in Dillon and Silverthorne. It’s also not too far from Denver.
Alta, Utah
Alta is known for having the “best snow on Earth,” meaning it will most likely have excellent conditions during your trip. Good conditions make learning significantly better. It has great snow and is a world-class ski school to send the kiddos or yourself to learn a few new things on your trip.
Palisades Tahoe, California
Palisades Tahoe also features a variety of terrain, making it another excellent option for your next family vacation. It’s also especially great for beginners with gentle slopes that are perfect for learning. For a few extra bucks, join a group or even a private lesson with professional instructors and learn anything from loading a lift to stopping.
Angel Fire, New Mexico
With over 50 acres of groomed terrain, Angel Fire also sits at a lower elevation of 8,600ft, making it a great place for a family vacation, mainly because you won’t need to adjust to as high an elevation as other resorts. It features easy terrain, multiple terrain parks, and a tubing hill.
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