Best Family Ski Vacations In North America [Paperback]

Laura Sutherland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1997

From the California mountains to the snowy slopes of New England, the Best Family Ski Vacations in North America takes you to the ski resorts with the best features for parents and kids alike. Packed with listings for more than 45 destinations--from rustic to luxurious resorts, winding cross-country trails to challenging downhill runs--this guide is your key to a ski vacation every member of the family will enjoy. You'll find complete details on:

Choosing a resort, including rates and lodging options
Skiing on a budget--where to find family packages, free lessons, and low-cost lift tickets
Ski and snowboard instruction for all kill levels
Children's ski equipment and clothing
Activities for non-skiing kids, parents, and grandparents
Great after-skiing events

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Anyone who has taken a family alpine skiing knows the expense involved. Sutherland (The Best Bargain Family Vacations in the USA 1997, LJ 2/15/97) here offers another excellent travel guide that will help save money and ensure a good time. She includes descriptions of 45 destination ski resorts in the United States (28 in the West, 13 in the East) and Canada (two in the West, two in the East). The listings are accurate, current, and complete, each including a 250- to 500-word general description, pertinent statistics such as base and top elevation, skiable acres, number of lifts, normal season dates, lift ticket prices, and useful information regarding day care, children's lessons, and baby sitting. The emphasis, as with her other guides, is on family, mainly pre-teen children and parents. A few lodging possibilities are listed, ranging in price, and alternatives to alpine skiing?e.g., cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, ice skating, mine tours, snowmobiling, and shopping?are given where available. Highly recommended.?Thomas K. Fry, Univ. of Denver
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Convey[s] the feel of the various family resorts. . .well organized and easy to use." --Family Travel Times on Great Caribbean Family Vacations

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (October 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312167806
• ISBN-13: 978-0312167806
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,440,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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