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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, this is all great advice and helping me understand the pros and cons since I don't ski and have limited experience with snowy travel.

I had no idea Lake Placid had dogsledding and great beginner skiing—the plane tickets to Albany/Burlington cost about a third of those to Montreal and temps seem slightly better than Tremblant.

And special thanks to the PP with book recs![/quote]

PP.  The book rec poster.  You're welcome!

I would comment that Lake Placid has weather similar to Vermont and it can be icy. However, little kids have all different reactions to weather.  Some are gleeful in any weather and some can only take the best conditions.

You should probably rent gear at the resort for first time learners.  And have ski instructors do a little work with them.  They will be able to comment if anything needs to be exchanged at the resort (boot sizes, etc.)  Snow clothes and boot comfort are very important.  Lessons are expensive but a good way to start.  Ski school/daycare can often be a good choice as well.

Since you aren't an experienced skier, you should learn how the industry prices lift passes.  Many resorts are part of brand families now so if you buy preseason passes in warm weather, you can save a lot if you intend to do a lot of skiing at several different resorts per winter season.  This does not work for occasional skiers but it can be worth it for people who do multiple trips to high-priced resorts such as Jackson Hole.

https://www.epicpass.com
https://www.ikonpass.com

Also some states have tourist promotion type programs to teach upper elementary kids to ski.  Sometimes those involve free lift tickets.[/quote]

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