Family Ski Vacations
Getting a family ski vacation right is hard. Firstly, you'll want to go to a ski resort with lots of kid friendly activities like tubing and zip lines and even mini golf! If you're traveling with young children, you'll want to look for a ski resort that offers child-care facilities. The resort needs enough terrain from beginner to advanced to accommodate for the ages and abilities of your family. Access to amenities is also very important especially to the slopes, dining and shops from your lodging. Below are ski resorts that are great for family ski vacations.
Find the Best Family Packages by Resort:
Vail Must Visit
Based on 181 reviews
Great for: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
Access: 2.5-3 hours from Denver International Airport
- Iconic North American ski resort and the largest in Colorado
- Exceptional European-style ski village with world class dining and array of off-slope activities
- Wide variety of trails from steep and deep to pristinely groomed and long wide runs
Breckenridge Most Popular
Based on 223 reviews
Great for: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced
Access: 2.5 hours from Denver International Airport
- Home to the highest lift in North America and some of the best skiing in Colorado
- Bustling historic town filled with dining and nightlife options
- Wide range of lodgings from modest to luxury that suits all budgets
Winter Park Close to Denver
Based on 93 reviews
Great for: Beginners and Intermediates
Access: 2 hours from Denver International Airport
- One of the best larger ski resorts closest to Denver
- Compared to other Colorado resorts, avoids the infamous traffic around Eisenhower Tunnel and beyond
- Some of the finest steep mogul runs in the country and large variety of terrain to suit different abilities
Keystone Family-Friendly
Based on 150 reviews
Great for: Beginners and Intermediates
Access: 2-2.5 hours from Denver International Airport
- Family-friendly ski destination with a beginners ski area at the bottom and top of the mountain
- Night skiing available and award-winning lift-serviced terrain parks
- Affordable lodging options compared to some other Vail-owned resorts
Jackson Hole Most Popular
Based on 59 reviews
Great for: Intermediates, Advanced and Experts
Access: 1 hour from Jackson Hole Airport
- A true expert's paradise with legendary steeps and world-class terrain
- Has the longest continuous vertical of any ski resort in the US
- Easily accessible back-country terrain
Whistler Blackcomb Most Popular
Based on 302 reviews
Great for: Intermediates and Advanced
Access: 2-3 hours from Vancouver International Airport
- A massive 8,117 acres across two mountains making it the largest ski area in North America
- Extensive variety of terrain with over 200 trails, bowls, glaciers and tree runs
- World-class village full of amenities, activities and apres ski to keep skiers and non-skiers well entertained for days
