Colorado Vacations
Vacation Planning Guide for Visiting Colorado with the Kids
Wintertime Activities for Families Traveling in Colorado
When the winter weather outside is frightful, folks in Colorado head outside.
They know that it won't be long before the sun breaks through to smile on all kinds of fun, from snow ball wars to snow angles.
Add downhill skiing, cross country skiing, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, and snow fort building, and you've made some serious family fun.
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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.  Photo: Hotel Telluride |
| Did You Know? The average snowfall for the 26 major Colorado ski resorts is 295 inches per year. Some areas (Loveland, Wolf Creek) record an average of 400 inches or more per year.  Photo: Kids ski in a major snow storm at Winter Park, Colorado. |
Photo: Families on a snowshoe outing near Crested Butte
stop for a friendly snowball war.
It's
a mystery, but somehow Colorado winters seem to have piles of snow and
considerable sunshine all at the same time. And here in the high
country, winter is no time to stay indoors.
Families planning a great winter vacation in Colorado have a lot of choices. They can ski (downhill or cross
country), sled, snowshoe, dig a snow cave, skate a lake, make a
snowman, catch the white stuff on their tongues, or just deeply breath the thin, frosty Colorado air.
Here are a few of our favorite snapshots to whet your appetite:
Photo: Sunshine and snow atop a
huge sledding hill near Crested Butte, Colorado
Photo: Kids pause during a snowshoe trip to make a snow sculpture.
Photo: Devils Thumb Ranch, near Winter Park, Colorado,
has miles of cross-country ski trails for families to enjoy.
Photo: Winter fun doesn't have to be expensive. These boys are enjoying
the snow cave they built in the park.
Photo: Outdoor ice skating at Beaver Creek, Colorado
More FamilyTravelColorado.com pages on winter fun:
Photo: At the Blossoms of Light
exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Skiing in Colorado with the Kids
Colorado Ski Area Roundup - List and Links
Colorado Ski Area Roundup - List and Links
Colorado Ski Area Mountain Statistics
What to Bring? Ski Gear List
Best Ways to Save Money on Lift Tickets
Articles on different ski areas in Colorado:
What to Bring? Ski Gear List
Best Ways to Save Money on Lift Tickets
Articles on different ski areas in Colorado: