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Families that play together, stay together!
There's a certain magic known only to those who spend time out on the slopes, found in those glorious moments of carving out solitary paths through a snow-clad winter wonderland – it's only natural to want to pass that enchantment on to the brood. Of course, the littlest ski legs have some way to go before they'll be shredding black-diamond trails – that's why our editors have rounded up these 10 North American ski resorts that cater to family-friendly fun. Spread out from the Northeast to the Rockies and up past the Canadian border, these mountain playgrounds offer not only superior kid-geared instruction and picturesque beginner's terrain, but snow-centric and off-slope activities that the whole family can enjoy. So, bundle up the clan and learn firsthand just why families that play together, are so inclined to stay together!
see next page$48/nt+: Steamboat Springs ski-season resort: 25% off ABetterStay.com
$162/nt+: All-inclusive Colorado ranch; kids stay free C Lazy U Ranch
$113/nt+: Low rates at NY ski resort w/25% off lift tickets Kaatskill Mountain Club
$71/nt+: Slopeside Steamboat Springs resort; 30% off ABetterStay.com
$79/nt+: Salt Lake City Marriott University Park hotel Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown
$157/nt+: Montreal hotel nr museums & Underground City Hotel de la Montagne
$115/nt+: Chic Montreal property w/indoor pool & more Sandman Hotel Montreal
$98/nt+: Central Montreal hotel w/fine dining restaurant Hotel Lord Berri
$69/nt+: Royal Garden Inn Expedia
$55/nt+: Airport Inn Hotel Expedia
$202+: Low round-trip flights to Salt Lake City Major Airlines
$248+: Low round-trip fares to Canadian cities Major Airlines
$305+: Low fall fares to Montreal (round-trip) Major Airlines
