Fun in the Snow - A Ski Vacation

If your state does not have an area for skiing, youLudlow, Vermont is home to Okemo. This is a
may be able to find one that is two to four hourscomplete ski resort that the entire family can enjoy.
away by driving or less by plane.It provides one of the best snowboarding areas in
When you are planning your ski vacation, you needthe world. It is a small resort but there are activities
to do some up-front research. You want to find athe entire family can enjoy.
place that has activities for the entire family. If all ofCopper Mountain
your family members ski, you will enjoy the slopesColorado is known for its skiing. Copper Mountain has
together. If a family member has not learned to ski,125 ski slopes with 22 lifts. There are slopes for
you may want to select a resort that offersexpert skiers. The resort offers ski instructions for
instructions. Other family member may be interestedchildren and adults. The resort at Copper Mountain is
in snowboarding or cross-country skiing and someone of the few that has childcare facility.
resorts offer the three types of winter sports.Apex Mountain Resort
There are a number of outstanding ski resorts in theThe Apex Mountain Resort is located in British
United States and Canada that will fulfill your needsColumbia, Canada. It gets more than 200 inches of
for an exciting ski vacation.snow each year and has more than 60 ski slopes.
Bretton WoodsTheir slopes are based on skill level. Approximately
Bretton Woods is located in New Hampshire. It getsone-half of their slopes are for intermediate skiers.
approximately 200 inches of snow per year andAdvanced skiers have a variety of choices. The price
offers options for snowboarding and cross-countryis affordable and there are evening activities.
skiing. They have more than 100 slopes with twentyWhen planning your ski vacation, you not only want
of them for expert skiers.to think about the activities but the cost of lodging
Sugarloafand transportation. If you live close to one of these
One of the smallest ski resorts is Sugarloaf in Maine.areas you have the option of driving there.
It is located at the highest peak in the state. You canOtherwise, you will need to fly.
not only ski but hike with snowshoes. There are 40Research the resorts online and then make your
slopes including slopes for beginners.decision. Involve the family so everyone will be able
Okemoto enjoy a ski vacation experience.