Top Colorado Resorts for Family Ski Vacations
Take your family on a vacation to Colorado that they won’t forget. This page has information about the top ski resorts for families in Colorado. All of these resorts have plenty of activities for the entire family including children, and diverse ski terrain for skiers of all ability levels.
Vail Ski Resort
Vail is rated the top family ski resort in Colorado because of the variety and volume of the ski terrain here, as well as the vacation experience in the base area villages (There are two of them). There is something for everyone in the family to do in Vail. There is great beginner skiing here, great expert skiing, and you can find almost any other kind of terrain that you might be looking for.
Snowmass Ski Resort (@ Aspen/Snowmass)
This resort is highly recommended for family vacation because of the abundance of beginner ski trails, learn-to-ski areas, and family activities off of the hill. Snowmass is located about 15 minutes away from Aspen, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands. The skiing, activities, accommodations, and ambiance of this valley, make Snowmass one of the top family ski vacation destinations in Colorado.
Steamboat Ski Resort
Steamboat Springs is well known for being an old ranching town and a classic Colorado ski town. The ski resort has terrain for all types of skiers and this is a top ski vacation spot for families. The childrens’ ski programs here are some of the best ski programs in Colorado. You can eat and stay within just a few steps of the ski school and kids’ vacation center here.
Keystone Ski Resort
Keystone is located in Summit County; very close to Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, and the Copper Mountain Ski Resort. The ski school here is great and there are 3 separate mountains at this resort. Be sure to look for ski deals and packages when you book your reservations for Keystone. There are usually great deals for groups and families, and there are inclusive vacation packages that can include lodging, ski passes and ski rentals for your entire family.