We've been doing Tremblant (second year now) because I wasn't sure DC would like skiing, yet it is still within the same time zone, and not so much of an altitude that you risk getting sick. And the runs are long enough to justify the lift lines. It just makes it easier on small kids.

The little ersatz ski village seems more upscale than the places around here, cute and vaguely reminiscent of being in the Alps, and we enjoyed the outdoor heated pool at the hotel a lot. There are other fun activities, like tubing, ice skating and dog sledding. And can't say enough about the ski school - in four days my DC went from a beginner to an solid intermediate this year (comfortable parallel but no mogels yet).

The only downside is that it is COLD there, so you may want to go a little later in the season. And it gets markedly more crowded on weekends, so if you're only going for a few days, sat & sun lessons for everyone will speed you through the lift lines.

Mont tremblant?

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Anonymous wrote:Love Jackson Hole, Telluride, and Crested Butte, but I've had trouble getting reasonable airfares there in the past. It's been a few years though so they have have better/cheaper service there these days?

There is now a nonstop flight to Jackson Hole. You arrive mid morning.

Awesome!

Anonymous wrote:Can I make a suggestion? Before plunking down big money for a high-season trip to an exclusive ski resort that you may not like....spend a weekend at Seven Springs or Massanutten or any other smaller, local resort. Hit the slopes, see what you and the kids think. You never know, they may love it. Or, you may decide that a week in the Caribbean is a better choice.

I had that thought. Money must not be a big issue...

Or maybe they want to see big mountains no matter what activity they're doing.

Can I make a suggestion? Before plunking down big money for a high-season trip to an exclusive ski resort that you may not like....spend a weekend at Seven Springs or Massanutten or any other smaller, local resort. Hit the slopes, see what you and the kids think. You never know, they may love it. Or, you may decide that a week in the Caribbean is a better choice.

Breckenridge, although traffic to/from Denver can be a bitch!

Anonymous wrote:Love Jackson Hole, Telluride, and Crested Butte, but I've had trouble getting reasonable airfares there in the past. It's been a few years though so they have have better/cheaper service there these days?

There is now a nonstop flight to Jackson Hole. You arrive mid morning.

Love Jackson Hole, Telluride, and Crested Butte, but I've had trouble getting reasonable airfares there in the past. It's been a few years though so they have have better/cheaper service there these days?

Park City is great. Lots of nice shops and restaurants and not too far from Salt Lake City.

If you want to get off the beaten path, then Crested Butte is beautiful. Not as touristy but plenty of outdoor activities (ice skating rink, awesome cross country skiing, snowshoeing, etc.)

Telluride

You might also consider Jackson Hole. There are a surprising number of non skiers there and lots to do, but the downside is that the town is 12 miles from the ski area.

Breckenridge and Park City are good suggestions. Love Vail but it might be a little boring for non skiers. Aspen is a good choice.

If you are open to East Coast you should consider Tremblant.

Do you want a village or small town? Breckinridge, Whistler, Vail, Park City.

They all have shopping and other sports (x-c skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, etc).

Looking for suggestions for a ski destination with lots of non skiing options, probably in Utah, Colorado or Canada. DH and I skied many many years ago, loved the experience but for lots or reasons we're not sure if we could pull it off again, now with our barely medium adventurous 2nd grade b/g twins-- but we'd like to give it a try. Snowbird/Alta used to be our destination but that all ski ski ski.