Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide

For a weekend getaway or an afternoon, skiing, snowboarding, and sledding are some of the best resorts around.

Whether your kids are learning to ski or are black diamond daredevils, from Colorado and California to Vermont and NY, we've rounded up the best spots in the country for little snowbirds and their families.

 

Best Ski Resorts in the US for Families
Winter Realms is a snow-capped fantasyland on the shores of Lake George. Photo courtesy of the event
Lake George’s Newest Winter Wonder: Ice Castles Become Winter Realms and Winter's Dream
Heavenly Ski Resort is just what it sounds like ... Heavenly!
The Best Ski Resorts in the US for Family Vacations
Keystone offers amenities, perks, and free skiing for kids! Photo courtesy of Keystone
Keystone Wants To Be Colorado’s Best Family Ski Resort
Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
10 New England Ski Resorts That Cater to Families
Head to Canada for Skiing & So Much More at Whistler Blackcomb Resort
Galactic snow tubing at Camelback offers an LED light show come nightfall.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

New England Ski Resorts and More Snow Sports
Photo courtesy of Nashoba Valley Ski Area
6 Places Where Kids Can Learn to Ski or Snowboard Near Boston
What better way to try out snowboarding than with a FREE beginner lesson at Mount Peter.
Northeast Snowboarding Parks Where You Can Catch Some Air
Find the best snow tubing in Boston and around New England for family fun this winter. Photo by Ogden Gigli for the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Best Snow Tubing Near Boston for Families in 2025
Stowe
Vermont Ski Resorts: A Parent-Rated Look at the Best Skiing
Kids can't get enough of the slopes at Mohawk Mountain. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
10 Family Ski Resorts in or near Connecticut
Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
10 New England Ski Resorts That Cater to Families
New York and Poconos Ski Spots and Snow Sports
Shawnee Mountain offers tons of attractions to keep your family entertained, from snow tubing, to lessons, snowboarding, and downhill skiing. Photo courtesy of the resort
Shawnee Mountain Offers Big Poconos Fun in Small Resort Setting
Mount Peter, in the heart of the Hudson Valley, is a great place for beginning skiers.
Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Ski Areas near NYC for Your Next Winter Getaway
Mountain Creek is one of the closest ski areas to NYC and these ski bus packages make it easy to reach without a car.
No-Car Skiing Day Trips: NYC-Area Ski Trips Without a Car
Snow tubers hurtle from top to bottom at exhilarating speeds at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. Photo courtesy of Shawnee Mountain
Best Snow Tubing in New Jersey for Families in 2026
Galactic snow tubing at Camelback offers an LED light show come nightfall.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families
Hunter Mountain's Learning Center is a one-stop teaching facility for skiers of all ages, especially children.
Hunter Mountain Expansion Offers New Family Skiing in New York

Latest Skiing & Winter Sports News

Some of the tube lanes at Mt. Baldy are as long as 150 feet! Photo courtesy of Mt. Baldy Snow Play Park
Best Snow Tubing near Los Angeles for Families
Sledding and snow tubing in LA? Absolutely!
READ MORE
Who needs snow to go sledding? Not us Angelenos!
Sand Sledding: The Sand Berms in Los Angeles Return for Winter Fun
In some parts of the country sledding involves getting cold and wet. How un-LA.
READ MORE
Heavenly Ski Resort is just what it sounds like ... Heavenly!
The Best Ski Resorts in the US for Family Vacations
Hit the slopes at one of our favorite kid-friendly ski resorts.
READ MORE
Keystone offers amenities, perks, and free skiing for kids! Photo courtesy of Keystone
Keystone Wants To Be Colorado’s Best Family Ski Resort
Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado is raising the bar for family-friendly ski resorts.
READ MORE
Hit the slopes! Photo courtesy of Visit California
Ski Day Trips: Where Families Can Go Skiing near Los Angeles
For outdoor winter fun in LA, it's time to head for the hills!
READ MORE
Ski Free All Spring with the 2019 Ikon Pass - And Save $100 on Kids’ Passes
This pass gives you access to over 30 skiing and snowboarding destinations.
READ MORE
Load more