Wows and Woes
The resort has a lot of activities that are well designed for children, making it a terrific place for a family vacation.
Many of the lodgings are on the pricey side; throw in ski tickets and equipment rental, and it's a costly trip.
Insider Tips
Snowshoe Mountain has a strong curriculum to teach kids how to ski and enjoy the snow. It even offers a snowboarding class with child care for kids who don't want to learn or might be too young to start. The lessons are divided by age group so younger kids don't have to be intimidated by the skills of older kids. Parents can go off on their own and not worry about the children being bored.
Bottom Line
Snowshoe Mountain Resort is worth the money, a good time for adults and kids without costing a fortune.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
I've gone skiing several times, and each time someone next to me broke his leg. So when my friends got me up to Snowshoe Mountain, they immediately dumped me on a ski lift before I could chicken out. Of course, I had no idea how to get down. After numerous falls, I just sat there until the ski patrol picked me up. They were quite amused by my inabilities.
Article Written By Susanna Lo
Susanna Lo is an established writer, director and producer who won awards in The Berlin and Montreal film festivals. She is a member of PEN and WGA. Her parents worked for the airline and hotel industries and she's been traveling since infancy. Lo has lived in Europe, Asia, South America and North America and speaks five languages. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication.
