| If you enjoy cold weather and outdoor activities, | | | | be packed easily in your suitcase. Make sure you also |
| then planning a ski vacation is a great way to enjoy | | | | pack gloves, a hat, and ear protection in case it is |
| your time off. You will be able to hit the slopes early | | | | too cold outside. |
| in the morning and spend the entire day exploring | | | | One of the best places to ski in the Northeastern US |
| trails and paths with your family or by yourself. While | | | | is Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. This ski area is known |
| there are many choices when planning a ski vacation, | | | | for its high elevations and number of trails. Created in |
| some of the most popular destinations are upstate | | | | 1951, this resort leaves a last impression on everyone |
| New York, Maine, Colorado, New Hampshire, and | | | | who skis it. Another Northeastern ski area is Cannon |
| Ontario, Canada. These places have some of the | | | | Mountain in New Hampshire. This ski resort is home |
| most difficult trails for you to master. | | | | to the New England Ski Museum. Here you will find |
| Once you have decided on a ski destination, you will | | | | photographs, film footage, and ski equipment from |
| have to find a ski resort that suits your needs. Many | | | | different eras. |
| resorts offer a wide variety of options for those | | | | Skiing is one of the most popular pastimes during the |
| who are traveling with their families including activities | | | | winter months because there are many people who |
| for children, skiing, ice skating, movies, indoor | | | | enjoy climbing the mountain and then sliding their way |
| swimming pools, and restaurants. Some resorts have | | | | back down. This is group sport that is enjoyed by |
| babysitting services for when parents want to go | | | | families, friends, and strangers. Many people have |
| out and enjoy themselves in the evening. If traveling | | | | struck up longtime friendships at ski resorts. Each |
| with children, it is important to make sure the ski | | | | year, avid skiers return to their favorite ski resorts |
| resort has plenty of activities for children and those | | | | and meet up with old friends. |
| who don't want to ski. | | | | If you have never been skiing before, you should |
| Those who ski often usually bring their own | | | | consider taking lessons first. Those who don't like to |
| equipment when staying at a ski resort. But you can | | | | ski, but who enjoy vacationing in ski resorts can be |
| also rent skis and other equipment if you don't own | | | | found in the great room reading, talking, and enjoy |
| any. Rentals are reasonably priced and you will be | | | | the scenery. If you don't want to ski, you will still find |
| able to find everything you need. Before your trip, | | | | that ski resorts can be a relaxing place to spend your |
| buy a warm jacket, ski pants, boots, and other | | | | vacation. |
| equipment you think you will need. These items can | | | | |