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Vacation Planning Guide for Visiting Colorado with the Kids

Boys hike in Rocky Mountain National Park   
Colorado's Great Sand Dunes National Park lets kids enjoy a giant sandbox in a spectacular setting.   High peak near the ghost town of Sneffles, Colorado, off the Million Dollar Highway   The Christiania Lodge in Vail, Colorado   Skiing at Monarch Mountain ski area, Colorado
Planning a Family Ski Trip in Colorado
It takes a bit of planning to make your kids' Colorado ski vacation a success.

From ski ticket deals to gearing up to finding the perfect mountain for your munchkins, parents have a lot to think about.

Start with this page 
and surf all of FamilyTravelColorado.com's ideas for great Colorado ski vacations with the kids!





Did You Know?


The average  snowfall for the 26 major Colorado ski resorts is 295 inches per year.

Some areas (Loveland, Wolf Creek) recorded an average of 400
inches or more per year. 


Photo: Kids ski in a
major snowstorm at Winter Park



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Winter Lodging Options for your Colorado  Ski Trip with the Kids

From rustic cabins to five star resorts, Colorado offers families a variety of choices for tucking the children in.

See our article about the
Best Hotels for a Colorado Christmas Vacation with the Kids.

Hotel Telluride
Photo: Hotel Telluride







Photo: Winter Park Ski Area offers great family skiing.
Colorado’s big name ski areas have always attracted fame. Yet Aspen and Vail are just the beginning. Over 25 different resorts sprinkle the state, and families can find great skiing for just about any skill level, budget, or personality.

When planning a ski vacation for the family, consider your kids’ ages, physical abilities, and appreciation of adventure. Be realistic about your own finances and energy levels, too.

Colorado offers top of the line, all-details-catered-to luxury experiences on the slopes, but you might prefer a town with amenities for non-skiers. Could be a no-frills, down home family resort is more comfortable for you.

At Family Travel Colorado, we will help you explore ski resorts from quiet little hideaways to the famous, star-studded mountains. We will give you our take on their services and slopes. We look for deals, and we find a few surprises.

Somewhere in Colorado, a great ski vacation waits for you.

   A Colorado girl skiing at Monarch Ski Area 

Start Planning your Family Ski Trip Here:                            
Family Travel Colorado has several articles to help you map out a snowy adventure. 


Click on the following links to find out more.

Colorado Ski Area Roundup - List and Links
Colorado Ski Area Mountain Statistics 


Kid Tested: Reviews of different ski areas in Colorado: