| Nothing quite lasts in the memory of our minds more | | | | 3) Choosing Ski In Ski Out or Shuttle Lodging - When |
| than watching our kids link those first ski turns while | | | | choosing the ideal lodging for your ski vacation |
| on a family ski vacation. Here are the Top Five | | | | package, it often comes down to how thick your |
| Things to make a family ski vacation memorable, | | | | wallet is. Some ski in ski out lodging at the nations |
| affordable and lasting. | | | | most popular ski resorts can be quite expensive. The |
| 1) Pick the Perfect Ski Resort - There are more than | | | | good part is, 1 block walk to the lifts can cut your |
| 500 ski resorts in the world! Choosing the right | | | | lodging costs in half! That is a lot of savings. Consider |
| destination for your family ski vacation can seem like | | | | the walk to the lift a warm up. |
| a daunting task. In order to find a kid friendly resort, | | | | 4) Should You Bring Your Own Skis - For once a year |
| it is often beneficial to pick up ski magazines at your | | | | skiers it is probably best to just rent skis upon |
| local bookstore and browse which resorts are | | | | arriving in your chosen ski resort. If you're skiing for 7 |
| offering "kids ski free" type promotions. This can | | | | days a year, you aren't going to be all that familiar |
| definitely help in finding the best deals for ski | | | | with your equipment anyway, so why not rent state |
| packages and also gives you a glimpse at which | | | | of the art skis and save energy lugging your gear |
| resorts offer family friendly amenities. | | | | through the airports. |
| 2) Choose the Best Time Period - Skiing is best | | | | 5) Ski Lessons for the Moms - Skiing with your kids is |
| experience when the crowds are at their low. Nothing | | | | one of the best experiences in life. However, if they |
| can be quite as frustrating as skiing the best powder | | | | are not quite up to par with your abilities, why not let |
| of your life only to be funneled into an hour long lift | | | | the pros teach them how it's done by dropping them |
| line. This is easily avoided by picking off peak seasons | | | | off at ski school. This way, you and your significant |
| to take your loved ones on a trip. Typically, high | | | | other can tear up the mountain while your kids are |
| season is during the Holidays ie. Christmas, Presidents | | | | learning how get the feel for it. After a half day |
| Weekend, Spring Break and so fourth. Try avoiding | | | | lesson, your kids will be ready to show you how its |
| these time periods and you are sure to have the | | | | done. |
| whole mountain to explore on skis or snowboards. | | | | |