Here are several places you and your family can enjoy the ski season.
• Jackson Hole, Wyo. Once a rugged Western outpost popular with extreme skiers, the resort now offers plenty of beginner and family-friendly terrain. Expect new lifts and on-mountain dining experiences as well as lodging options that offer a range of packages full of pre- and post-ski amenities. Avid skiers and boarders can explore new territory with the Golden Ticket. Bring your season pass from any other resort by Jan. 11-31 for discounts.
Info: jacksonhole.com
• Keystone, Colo. The ground game can be one of the most challenging aspects of skiing with youngsters. But Keystone is committed to making your mountain vacation memorable for the entire family.
It offers a recently renovated reception center, parking reserved for families as well as hundreds of red wagons throughout the property to ease the transport of little ones plus gear.
The Kidtopia program offers a range of activities for children including snow forts, arts and crafts and music. Stay two nights in resort lodging and kids 12 and younger ski and ride free. Ask about private lessons for family groups.
Info: keystoneresort.com
• Vail, Colo. The Sebastian is a Rocky Mountain winter wonderland. Its amenities-on-demand program delivers ski and snow essentials to your room along with an energy-boosting breakfast. Order an extra pair of toasty socks, hand warmers for the kids or another round of sunscreen. Guests can arrange to have a steaming bubble bath drawn before a return from the slopes.
Team up with the adventure concierge to plan a moonlight snowshoe adventure or ice skating.
Info: thesebastianvail.com, snow.com
• Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe, near Reno, Nev. Families will certainly appreciate the more than $1 million worth of enhancements that were finished on the mountain in the off-season. Climb aboard the newly christened Wizard Chairlift for access to beginner-friendly terrain and the Enchanted Forest Family Zone. Also, Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., will celebrate its 60th anniversary this season with special packages, free concerts and pop-up mobile DJs on snowcats.
Info: skirose.com
Travel on 12/20/2015