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Sun Valley
Sun Valley was the first major ski resort in the Rockies, hosted the range's first ski school, and was the first to install a chairlift – it’s fitting then, that it’s among the first destination choices for families in search of an optimum ski outing. Managing to avoid the bulk of the more commercial and flashy elements common to other Rockies’ resorts, the mountain – and Ketchum, the town at the resort's base – maintain a distinctly Western charm and relatively unpretentious feel. Camp-style, full-day group ski lessons can be arranged for skiers ages 4 to 12 and for snowboarders ages 6 to 12; even 3 year olds can enroll in a Tiny Tracks group lesson, or enjoy a private lesson with mom or dad in tow (daycare can also be arranged). Off the slopes, professional-skater ice shows, sleigh rides, tubing, and ice-skating offer more fun ways to enjoy the snow and scenery. www.sunvalley.com
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