Just north of Salt Lake City there are two additional excellent less famous areas (Snow Basin and Po

Taking a large family skiing turns into a very expensive cruising guide vacation very quickly. There are hotels, a Budget Rent a Car, lift tickets, ski outfits, equipment rentals, possibly plane tickets and lessons to purchase. The cost of just lunch at some of the resorts for a family of 8 can cost $300.00. Here are 10 family oriented ski resorts that are great for family skiing. cruising guide Most of them have higher and lower priced options and all of them have great skiing!
West Coast Skiing is known for conditions that are a little wetter than in the center and the country. What the snow may lack, the mountains make up for with their natural beauty. Be prepared for long car rides and/or canceled flights when it comes to skiing on the West Coast.
Mammoth Mountain Resort can take hours to get to but once there the resort and the pedestrian ski village include just about anything a family could ask for. With some of the most diversified terrain in the country Mammoth cruising guide lives up to it’s name. A family can easily ski here for a week in the sunshine and not get tired of the mountain. Mammoth is also known for its excellent kid’s camp and lessons.
Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe has a lot to offer a family. While not cheap, the diversified nature of the resort and the scenery make Squaw Valley well worth the extra expense. Squaw still retains many of the additions added for the Winter Olympics, 1960. Squaw is known for its excellent ski school and kid-centric focus. Lessons can fill up so book in advance. Near to the resort there is tubing at the Papoose Discovery Center providing a nice afternoon off the slopes for laughter and a change of pace.
Park City and the Cotton Woods: Utah is perhaps the most family oriented state in the Union. Two added attractions include the close proximity to the airport (30-45 minutes to the slopes and can include free lift tickets the day of flight) and the wide variety of ski area hotels, restaurants and vacation rentals that cater to large families. cruising guide The two main ski areas near Salt Lake City include cruising guide the ski resorts around Park City (Park City, Deer Valley and Canyons) and the ski resorts located cruising guide in Big and Little Cottonwood cruising guide canyons (Brighton, Solitude) and (Alta, Snowbird).
Just north of Salt Lake City there are two additional excellent less famous areas (Snow Basin and Powder Mountain). Staying in a vacation rental (look at listings in the local paper, KSL.com) 30 minutes away from any of these ski areas is an excellent way to significantly lower the cost of a large family ski holiday. Teaming up with another family and sharing costs to rent an enormous house in Park City is another excellent option.
Solitude lift tickets are not expensive and most of the terrain is suitable for children. Solitude allows both snow boarders and skiers on the downhill section of the slopes. In addition, solitude has miles and miles of Nordic ski trails back into one of the most beautiful canyons in the state. cruising guide Solitude is located in Big Cottonwood canyon cruising guide and the road is usually more reliably open than into Small Cottonwood. Families looking to ski either Snowbird or Alta, both of which are known for difficult terrain, should stay next to the ski areas. A car full of kids going nowhere for hours while the avalanche crews finish blasting just is not an option.
Although Canyons is not as glamorous or expensive as either Deer Valley or Park City Canyons holds a sweet spot for family skiing. Canyons has a variety of ski terrain, numerous ski-in ski-out vacation rentals and several large hotel options at better prices than can be had at Deer Valley or Park City. Canyons is just a short drive to either of the other resorts and the downtown village of Park City. The skiing at Canyons is excellent primarily because of the size of the mountain. This is the largest of the three Park City mountains and the tickets cruising guide are good value. An added bonus is that Canyons is located very close to the Olympic Park where kids and adults alike can enjoy a 70-mile an hour Olympic bobsled run!
Snow where? Snow Basin is one of those ski resorts that the locals don’t talk about because they don’t want it to become crowded. Located North of Salt Lake City, Snow Basin includes three terrain parks, Nordic trails and 3,000 feet of breathtaking down hill slopes. An extra bonus is a four-lane tubing hill served by a chair lift. There is an excellent ski school, beautiful resort facilities and some of the most affordable lift tickets in the country. Powder Mountain, also excellent, is a short drive away.
Skiing in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico is as varied cruising guide as these three states. Wyoming and Colorado can both be bitterly cold. While cold is part of skiing it adds another layer of hassle to family skiing. Rated gloves and after ski boots are not an option but a necessity.
Taos , New Mexico is magical. People say this about many places but in Taos it is true. Taos Ski Valley is located just a short drive from the town of Taos and it offers a rare combination of outdoor family skiing fun and family education. The city of Taos is something of a beacon when it comes Native American art and culture. Ski a little; learn a little is a great motto for this ski area. Taos Ski Valley is also one of the few family owned ski resorts cruising guide in the United States. cruising guide Lovingly cared for by its third-generation owners Taos Ski Valley has 1,300 miles of beginner and intermediate slopes. Fabulous powder and plenty of verticals for advanced cruising guide skiers make this one of the best ski spots in the country.
Vail Colorado is perhaps the most expensive and the most complete resort on this list and Vail has earned this spot despite the cost. If money is no object, take the family to ski-in ski-out in Vail. Vail includes cruising guide an excellent ski school, a cozy pedestrian ski village, easy highway access and just about anything else you might want. Great restaurants, cruising guide fabulous resort kid’s programs, spas and Nordic skiing are all at your doorstep in Vail.
Steamboat Springs , Colorado was the first ski resort in the country to offer kids ski free. Started in 1982 Steamboat’s Kids Ski Free Program is still alive and well. Kids 12 and under ski free with the purchase of a 5-day or more adult lift ticket. The snow is fabulous and because Steamboat has focused on family skiing for so long they do an excellent job. There are a variety of kid’s programs, ski school programs, rental specials and deals too numerous to mention to make family skiing both fantastic and affordable.
While the mountains are smaller the east coast has some good family ski spots that are easier to get to for anyone cruising guide living on the East Coast. Snowshoe Sugarbush, Stratton, Mt. Snow, Blue, Jay Peak and Camelback all have their merits. The best East Coast skiing cruising guide lies up north, either in Canada or just South of the Great White North in Vermont. On the East Coast reliable snow fall and crowds make skiing in Jan-February (not during common ski week holidays) a good bet.
Stowe Vermont.  While not inexpensive, Stowe has a lot to offer a family and the savings on airfares can make a trip to Stowe a good alternative for large East Coast families. The attractions in Stowe include cruising guide dog sledding tours and horse drawn sleigh rides. cruising guide Cross-country and snow shoeing trails are almost as popular as skiing and snowboarding. The charm of Vermont makes Stowe a family pleaser. This is one of the best places to bring multiple generations. Older family members will find plenty to keep them occupied during the day including antique shopping and ice fishing.
Killington Vermont  has size and 31 speedy lifts on its side. A revamped family ski area and a wide variety of family cruising guide friendly skiing accommodations make Killington one of the best family ski resorts on the East Coast. Extensive snow making equipment and sprawling terrain have earned Killington the nickname, the “Beast of the East.” The sheer size of the place can be daunting but this is also part of what makes Killington a great place for family skiing. The mountain has no problem providing terrain for skiers of any ability. The number of places to stay and eat keeps the prices competitive, especially midweek in family friendly hotels.