Kids Winter Fun
Make the most of winter and take your kids on a skiing holiday. Steamboat Springs, Colorado is a favorite resort for family winter vacations. At Steamboat there are a multitude of fun things to do – a good mix of indoor and outdoor activities that are programmed around individual interests and age. The family friendly resort offers special family packages as well as supervised kids’ programs and ski schools. This takes the hassle out of vacationing in cold winter weather.
Resting 7,000 feet up in the Colorado Rockies, Steamboat is one of North America's largest and best known ski mountains. The fantastic skiing and snowboarding that has made Steamboat famous are enhanced by its abundance of activities and programs for everyone in the family to enjoy. Here, you can go snowmobiling, horseback riding, sleigh riding and tubing, or just take some time to relax.
The kid’s programs at Steamboat are also recognized as being top-notch nationally. They have Kids Vacation Center houses with indoor and outdoor programs for children ages 6 months-5 years. The ski area also has five kids-only lifts and two special beginner teaching areas with their own Magic Carpet lifts. More advanced kids (6-15 years) can try out the kids-only ski terrain at Rough Rider Basin that has its own lift Indian teepees and a fun Wild West theme. Teens and adults can also participate in ski and snowboarding clinics with their own age group and the right skill level.
Steamboat Springs has also partnered with a couple of major airlines which results in their being able to offer a saver package with major discounts off lift tickets and lodging when it is a family vacation. The kids can fly free to Steamboat when accompanied by a parent – one adult to one child. There are also incentive packages for kids to ski free when their parents or grandparents purchase a multiple day lift pass.
Winter can be a great time for wonderful family fun. Kids who learn winter sports early have a good chance of developing a confidence that will last a lifetime. Remember to call ahead or visit a resort's web site to make reservations for childcare and kid friendly activities.
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