Best Family Ski Vacations In North America

From Library Journal
Anyone who has taken a family alpine skiing knows the expense involved. Sutherland (The Best Bargain Family Vacations in the USA 1997, LJ 2/15/97) here offers another excellent travel guide that will help save money and ensure a good time. She includes descriptions of 45 destination ski resorts in the United States (28 in the West, 13 in the East) and Canada (two in the West, two in the East). The listings are accurate, current, and complete, each including a 250- to 500-word general description, pertinent statistics such as base and top elevation, skiable acres, number of lifts, normal season dates, lift ticket prices, and useful information regarding day care, children's lessons, and baby sitting. The emphasis, as with her other guides, is on family, mainly pre-teen children and parents. A few lodging possibilities are listed, ranging in price, and alternatives to alpine skiing?e.g., cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, ice skating, mine tours, snowmobiling, and shopping?are given where available. Highly recommended.?Thomas K. Fry, Univ. of DenverCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Review
"Convey[s] the feel of the various family resorts. . .well organized and easy to use." --Family Travel Times on Great Caribbean Family Vacations



Review
"Convey[s] the feel of the various family resorts. . .well organized and easy to use." --Family Travel Times on Great Caribbean Family Vacations



Book Description
From the California mountains to the snowy slopes of New England, the Best Family Ski Vacations in North America takes you to the ski resorts with the best features for parents and kids alike. Packed with listings for more than 45 destinations--from rustic to luxurious resorts, winding cross-country trails to challenging downhill runs--this guide is your key to a ski vacation every member of the family will enjoy. You'll find complete details on:

Choosing a resort, including rates and lodging options
Skiing on a budget--where to find family packages, free lessons, and low-cost lift tickets
Ski and snowboard instruction for all kill levels
Children's ski equipment and clothing
Activities for non-skiing kids, parents, and grandparents
Great after-skiing events



About the Author
Laura Sutherland is the author of Great Carribbean Family Vacations and the coauthor of The Best Bargain Family Vacations in the U.S.A, and Innocents Abroad: Traveling with Kids in Europe. She lives in Santa Cruz, California, with her husband and two well-traveled children.



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A close look at selected ski resorts across the Unites States and Canada with the most to offer both parents and children.


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