Found: Top Family Ski Resorts Part II
November 28th, 2013
Hello Everyone,
I recently posted Part I of our Top Family Ski Resorts Findings. Scroll down to read Part II, including Western Europe, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Asia. And, Happy Thanksgiving!
With snow season rapidly approaching I want to help you get a jump start on trip planning. This year I have compiled a list of top ski destinations by region that are family friendly and include great ski packages, amenities, dining and accommodations. Be aware that some of these resorts will take an hour or so from the airport or train so plan ahead. Traveling with children is not easy, but it’s worth the hassle when you see all that you receive when you arrive to any of these awe inspiring destinations. Listed below are the top family ski resorts by world region. Travel safe and Enjoy!
Warm Regards,
Jenni
North America
Park City, Utah, USA
Ski Resorts Included: Deer Valley, The Canyons and Park City
Distance from Airport: 43 minutes by car from Salt Lake City
Activities: Skiing/Heli-skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, Sleigh rides, Hot air ballooning, bowling, snow-shoeing, cross country skiing, tubing, dog-sledding, spa, snowboarding, and fly fishing.
Ticket Prices: Adults ($100 -$108), Ages 4+ ($33 – $68), Ages 3 and under (FREE)
Ski Stats: Park City (3,300 acres, 116 trails, 16 lifts)
Canyons (4,000 acres, 182 trails, 21 lifts)
Deer Valley (2000 acres, 101, 21 lifts)
Banff, Calgary, Canada Ski Resorts Included: Mt. Norquay, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village
Distance From Airport: 28 minutes by car from Calgary
Activities: Skiing, Tubing, Snowshoeing, hiking, cross country skiing, tobogganing, spa, and snowboarding
Ticket Prices: Adults ($42.50 – $85), Ages 6-18 ($32.50 – $62), Ages 5 and under (FREE)
Ski Stats: Mt. Norquay (190 acres, 36 trails, 4 lifts)
Lake Louise (4200 acres, 139 trails, 9 lifts)
Sunshine Village (3,300 acres, 107 trails, 12 lifts)
South America
San Jose De Maipo, Chile
Ski Resorts Included: Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva
Distance from Airport: 86 minutes by car from Santiago
Activities: Skiing/Heli-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, swimming
Ticket Prices: Adults ($32 – $39), Ages 6-12 ($24 – $26.5), Ages 5 under ($9.5 – $11)
Ski Stats: Valle Nevado (23,000 acres, 35 Slopes, 10 lifts)
El Colorado (2500 acres, 77 trails, 20 lifts)
La Parva (38 kilometers distributed in 30 slopes, 14 lifts)
Western Europe
Zermatt, Switzerland
Ski Resorts Included: Zermatt Matterhorn
Distance from Airport: 161 minutes by car from Geneva, 179 minutes by car from Milan
Activities: Skiing/Heli-skiing, snowboarding, hiking, cross country skiing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, ice skating, ice hockey, curling, paragliding, swimming, indoor climbing, tennis, spa, cheese making, helicopter sightseeing
Ticket Prices: Adults ($32 – $69), Children ($16 – $34)
Ski Stats: (5 mountains that reach into Italy, over 110 trails, 54 lifts)
Scandinavia
Are, Sweden
Ski Resorts included: Duved, Are Village, and Are Bjornen
Distance from airport: 71 minutes by car from the Are Ostersund airport or 420 minutes from Stockholm
Activities: Skiing, Cross country skiing, snowboarding, hiking, caving, biking, climbing, golf, horseback riding, paragliding, swimming, spa, bowling, dog sledding, hunting and fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow kiting, hill go-carting, ice driving, tubing, ice climbing, snow biking, and tobaggoning
Ticket Prices: Adults ($43.63), Ages 8-15 ($34.60), Ages 7 and under (FREE)
Ski Stats: Duved (113 trails, 13 lifts)
Are Village (52 trails, 22 lifts)
Are Bjornen (24 trails, 11 lifts)
Eastern Europe
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Ski Resort include: Kranjska Gora Ski Resort
Distance from Airport: 54 minutes by car from Ljubljana
Activities: Skiing, hiking, snowboarding, cycling, tobogganing, alpine climbing, gambling, swimming, kayaking, rafting, cross country skiing, sledding, ice climbing,
Ticket Prices: Adults ($43), Youth ($36) Children ($26)
Ski Stats: (308 acres, 22 trails, 19 lifts)
Asia
Hachimantai-shi, Japan
Ski Resort includes: Appi Kogen Ski Resort
Distance from airport: 4.5 hours by car from Tokyo
Activities: skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing,
Ticket Prices: Adult ($35), Ages 7-18 ($19), Ages 6 and under (FREE)
Ski Stats: (697 acres, 21 trails, 16 lifts)
Middle East, Africa and Antarctica
These three destinations are not family friendly (unless your kids have already grown up!) and there is a level of high risk. However, for the adventurous adult, the best skiing can be found in Antarctica. Best way to arrive there is to charter a yacht to Antarctica and back for an 11-13 day excursion. Trip will include camping, back country skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking and climbing. Prices range from $4,995 – $27,100. Looks amazing!
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