Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide

For a weekend getaway or an afternoon, skiing, snowboarding, and sledding are some of the best resorts around.

Whether your kids are learning to ski or are black diamond daredevils, from Colorado and California to Vermont and NY, we've rounded up the best spots in the country for little snowbirds and their families.

 

Best Ski Resorts in the US for Families
Winter Realms is a snow-capped fantasyland on the shores of Lake George. Photo courtesy of the event
Lake George’s Newest Winter Wonder: Ice Castles Become Winter Realms and Winter's Dream
Heavenly Ski Resort is just what it sounds like ... Heavenly!
The Best Ski Resorts in the US for Family Vacations
Keystone offers amenities, perks, and free skiing for kids! Photo courtesy of Keystone
Keystone Wants To Be Colorado’s Best Family Ski Resort
Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
10 New England Ski Resorts That Cater to Families
Head to Canada for Skiing & So Much More at Whistler Blackcomb Resort
Galactic snow tubing at Camelback offers an LED light show come nightfall.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families

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Photo courtesy of Nashoba Valley Ski Area
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Find the best snow tubing in Boston and around the region, like Bousquet Mountain Tubing in Pittsfield. Photo by Ogden Gigli for the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
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Kids can't get enough of the slopes at Mohawk Mountain. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
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Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
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New York and Poconos Ski Spots and Snow Sports
Shawnee Mountain offers tons of attractions to keep your family entertained, from snow tubing, to lessons, snowboarding, and downhill skiing. Photo courtesy of the resort
Shawnee Mountain Offers Big Poconos Fun in Small Resort Setting
Mount Peter, in the heart of the Hudson Valley, is a great place for beginning skiers.
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Mountain Creek is one of the closest ski areas to NYC and these ski bus packages make it easy to reach without a car.
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Snow tubers hurtle from top to bottom at exhilarating speeds at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. Photo courtesy of Shawnee Mountain
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Galactic snow tubing at Camelback offers an LED light show come nightfall.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families
Hunter Mountain's Learning Center is a one-stop teaching facility for skiers of all ages, especially children.
Hunter Mountain Expansion Offers New Family Skiing in New York

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You don't have to be a skier to take in the views from the Cloudsplitter Gondola at Little Whiteface Mountain. Photo by author
33 Things To Do in Lake Placid with Kids
Load up the ski rack and head to northern New York to rediscover the miracles of winter.
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Snow tubers hurtle from top to bottom at exhilarating speeds at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. Photo courtesy of Shawnee Mountain
Best Snow Tubing in New Jersey for Families
These snow tubing slopes in and around NJ offer cold-weather thrills.
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Ski at Mountain Creek in Vernon for resort-style amenities without the crowds.
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Hit the slopes at these nearby ski mountains and resorts.
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Clary Anderson Arena in Montclair offers public skating hours 7 days a week.
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Heavenly Ski Resort is just what it sounds like ... Heavenly!
The Best Ski Resorts in the US for Family Vacations
Hit the slopes at one of our favorite kid-friendly ski resorts.
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Shawnee Mountain offers tons of attractions to keep your family entertained, from snow tubing, to lessons, snowboarding, and downhill skiing. Photo courtesy of the resort
Shawnee Mountain Offers Big Poconos Fun in Small Resort Setting
Shawnee Mountain offers just the right amount of thrills for a family ski trip.
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