Tremblant offers excellent ski instruction for children between the
ages of 3 and 15. Its Mother Nature Camp day care for those 1 year
and up gives parents time to ski. Tremblant Snow School keeps its
numbers to no more than 7 children in a group to maximize ski
learning. Ski lessons start at age 3. Kids 7 and up can learn
snowboarding.
Special for Kids: Bizztrado, a hangout with access to a
billiard room,
Nintendo, and tech games.
Accommodations and info: You'll find a range of condos and
hotels, homes and chalets, and ski-in/ski-out lodging in the heart
of vibrant Pedestrian Village. Anywhere you stay, you are just
steps away from the slopes, the Aquaclub La Source, mini-golf,
shops, day care, restaurants, cafes, the lake, and more. Many
families return year after year for the kid-friendly activities,
such as clowns, street musicians, face-painting artists, and
special events. (888) 215-5322,
www.tremblant.ca.
American flies to Montreal, which is a 1.5- hour drive
away.
PARK CITY, UTAH
Park City is spread over 3,300 acres with 7 peaks, 8 bowls, and 100
trails. Its Kids Mountain School offers classes according to age
and level. The school's instructors plan a day's worth of
activities that blend instruction, fun, and downtime. If parents
prefer to spend more time with the kids, "Mom, Dad and the Kids
Private Lessons" is a perfect choice - 2-hour lessons with a pro
who will help parents teach their kids to ski. The Canyons gets
high marks as one of the most family-friendly resorts in Park City.
While it didn't host any Olympic Events in 2002, exploring the
rolling terrain of this multi-peaked mountain is an Olympian
challenge, while offering plenty of trails for every skiing
ability.
Special for kids: Nearby
Utah Olympic Park offers the chance
for older kids and adults to test their bobsled skills.