| What do you think of when you think Ski resort? A | | | | your visit, there's likely to be a town nearby, with |
| big, old lodge full of couches? Big snowy hills to ski | | | | lots of activities like movie theaters, clubs, and great |
| down. Hot chocolate by a fireplace after a day of | | | | restaurants. Remember, these towns know that the |
| flying down the slopes? While any of these ideas | | | | ski resort is nearby. They probably are well prepared |
| might be true, it's only the beginning. If you think a | | | | for tourist overflow. |
| ski resort is all about skiing, think again. And read on! | | | | If you're worried about safety on your ski vacation, |
| Of course, most people who intend to go to a ski | | | | don't be. Because so many people consider skiing a |
| resort are interested in skiing. And so, there will be | | | | dangerous sport, they have all sorts of precautions |
| some great ski trails. These trails are also choice for | | | | set up. Not only are there plenty of first aid centers, |
| snowboarding. In some cases, there will also be snow | | | | there are ski patrol officers all over the place. The ski |
| tubing. If you don't have the equipment for any of | | | | patrol is there to look after everything. They can |
| these activities, there should be a place on site to | | | | help in case of lost skiers and accidents in the slopes. |
| rent anything you need. Most ski resorts are in places | | | | They can also extract people who are being |
| that usually have lots of snow, but there are some | | | | dangerous. Make sure that you find out what kind of |
| that make man-made snow. | | | | ski patrol your ski resort has. Also ask for a list of |
| But, if you want to do something besides ski, then | | | | rules on the slopes, and be sure to follow those rules. |
| you should have no problem finding things to amuse | | | | After all, while skiing is far from the most dangerous |
| yourself. How about a romantic horse drawn sleight | | | | activity, there is danger if you don't take certain |
| ride? Or, spend some time out on the ice, skating or | | | | precautions. When everyone's safe, then everyone |
| playing hockey. Or go for a thrilling dog sled ride. Most | | | | can have a good time. |
| resorts will have any of these options available to | | | | If you still have questions, be sure to call your travel |
| you, along with all sorts of indoor activities as well. | | | | agent. He or she should be able to help you with any |
| Indoor pools, hot tubs, saunas, and game rooms | | | | questions you might have. |
| should be the norm at most ski resorts. And, with | | | | Skiing vacations are great fun, whether you're taking |
| lodging and restaurants right on site, you won't ever | | | | your family, or a group of friends. So, the next time |
| need to leave the resort. | | | | you're planning to get away, consider a ski vacation. |
| But if you do choose to leave during the course of | | | | |