Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Located 180 miles southwest of Denver on the north end of the Gore Range, Steamboat is a true ski town that has a lot to offer families. Spend your off time exploring the historical downtown area located minutes from the ski mountain, which also provides numerous places to eat and shop. A free shuttle is available from downtown to the mountain. Take advantage of an abundance of lodging found within walking distance of the lifts with many being ski-in, ski-out resorts. Ski lessons are offered daily for all ages, and a centrally located gondola can take you quickly up the mountain.
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation
2305 Mt. Werner Circle
Steamboat, CO 80487
(970) 879-6111
(877) 237-2628 (Toll Free)
(970) 879-7300 (Snow Report)
(970) 879-3757 (Fax)
info@steamboat.com
www.steamboat.com
Big Sky, Montana
Situated among three mountains--south of Bozeman and west of the Yellowstone National Park West entrance--Big Sky has a lot to offer in skiing and other family activities. These include a long tube park and small terrain park in the Family Fun Zone. Choose from a variety of easy to demanding runs on numerous trails with lifts well known for having short lines. Lodging is obtainable on-site in the Mountain Village that has several ski-in, ski-out accommodations. There is a ski school for all ages and skill levels.
Big Sky Resort
P.O. Box 160001
1 Lone Mountain Trail
Big Sky, MT 49716
(406) 995-5000
(800) 548-4486 (Toll Free)
(406) 995-5900 (Snow Report)
(406) 995-5002 (Fax)
info@bigskyresort.com
www.bigskyresort.com/
Deer Valley, Utah
Created for those who do not mind paying a little more for an exclusive setting, Deer Valley limits the amount of skiers permitted each day. It does not allow snowboarding. Find it near Park City, the location of many of the 2002 Winter Olympic venues. Encompassing a total of six mountains that provide a large variety of trials and adventures for skiers of all skill levels. Choose from lodging Northside at Silver Strike area, mid-mountain at Silver Lake Village, base area at Snow Park Village or in nearby Park City. Shopping is available at each region, and there is a superior ski school on location, too.
Deer Valley Resort
P.O. Box 889
Park City, UT 84060
(435) 649-1000
(800) 424-DEER (3337 -- Toll Free)
(435) 649-1910 (Fax)
marketing@deervalley.com
www.deervalley.com/
Article Written By Diane Dilov-Schultheis
Diane Dilov-Schultheis has been writing professionally since 2000. She is a food and travel writer who also specializes in gaming, satellites, RV repair, gardening, finances and electronics. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and has been published online at the Travel Channel and Intel.
