What Makes a Ski Resort Family Friendly?
Before snowboarding became popular, most people would agree that Alta was the most family-friendly resort in Utah. With free lift rides after 3 p.m., and an unpretentious ambiance, it’s hard not to love Alta. Except if you are a snowboarder. Snowboarding is prohibited at Alta. Most kids are more interested in riding than skiing, so choose a ski area that offers both. Aside from looking at resorts that offer snowboarding, look for resorts that allow kids to be kids. For example, you may love the gourmet lunches offered by Deer Valley, but your kids would be happier with a simple hamburger. Additionally the pricing of Deer Valley lift tickets, lodging, meals and ski lessons is rather steep, and the unwritten dress code means purchasing expensive ski clothes. Terrain factors should also be taken into consideration. Look for resorts with varied terrain, and decent terrain connectivity. Snowbird boasts the steepest green run in North America. Its trails are connected by a series of extremel
