Four Seasons
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
We live in a time when many kids seek adventure through video games and action movies, but Jackson Hole provides the real thing. Every bit the Wild West, in Jackson Hole you’ll find moose alongside ski trails in the winter and bison in the fields in the spring and summer. The rugged land that defines this Cowboy State offers an adventure-filled experience for travelers of all ages. The Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole provides access to these amazing experiences, creating lasting family memories.
Nestled in the Grand Teton mountain range, Four Seasons is a luxurious playground just steps from the border of Grand Teton National Park, within the Bridget Teton National Forest and just an hour from Yellowstone National Park. Adjacent to the huge Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (www.jacksonhole.com), you can ski in/ski out from Four Season’s Base Camp. This dedicated facility operates as a virtual visitor's center – with maps, books, tips and most key outdoor equipment – where you can plan family outings like snowshoeing, skating and even dog sledding.
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Snake River Lodge & Spa, a RockResort
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
While searching for fine beaver pelts in northwestern Wyoming in the early 1800s, John Colter discovered a region unlike anything he had ever seen – a land covered in thermal pools and steaming rivers surrounded by shimmering forests and awe-inspiring mountains. In later years other mountain men discovered the majesty of the West in their search for beaver pelts. During their wanderings, the Jackson Hole valley became the crossroads of the Western fur trade.
Today, the land surrounding the Tetons is protected for future generations to see and feel the same grandeur as those who first arrived. And when you explore this remote corner of the west and enjoy the Snake River Lodge & Spa, you may never want to leave.
Jackson Hole offers three ski areas, with its mountains often getting more than 500 inches of snow throughout the winter season. In addition to downhill skiing, there are thousands of acres of prime snowmobiling terrain and some of the most accessible and famous backcountry skiing in the country. Take a sleigh ride or a snowshoe tour, during which you’ll learn about animals, their tracks and signs. Wildlife tours, snow tubing, ice skating and heli-skiing are additional winter options.
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Sundance Resort
Sundance, Utah
If you’ve ever wanted to leave the world behind, Sundance Resort is the place for you. You can ski, eat great food and be entertained, but unlike its competition, Sundance is a haven for solitude – family style!
Located between Salt Lake City and Provo, and nestled at the base of Utah’s Mt. Timpanogos, the Sundance resort offers your family year-round activities and adventure. Winter brings excellent skiing to every member of the family, including ski school for the little ones (4 to 6 years old) and snowboard school for the bigger ones (7 to 12 years old). Of course, there’s skiing for the adults – both cross-country and downhill. Sundance also has the Performance Ski Lab, which will take your sport to the next level.
During the summer, kids can enjoy Sundance Summer Camps. As a family, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking lift ride up the mountainside, where you can explore the hiking trails at the top. For a bigger thrill, try mountain biking. The resort even offers a mountain biking school with programs for all levels. There’s also fly-fishing for all ages and horseback riding for riders who are at least 8 years old.
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Deer Valley Resort
Park City, Utah
Looking for award-winning skiing that will be fun for the entire family? Deer Valley is your answer. Recently named North America's No. 2 ski resort by readers of SKI magazine, Deer Valley Resort offers excellence in ski grooming, children's activities and customer service. With non-crowded slopes and short lift lines, it's easy to see why this resort is a must for skiers of all levels.
Deer Valley Resort has everything you need to make vacation planning easy. An entire division – Skier Services – is available to help you arrange lift tickets, ski lessons, rentals and child care. Most of the information will be conveniently prepared before your arrival, giving you more time to spend with your family on the slopes. Is this your family's first time skiing? Don't worry! Exceptional ski lessons – either private or group – are available for all ages and ski levels.
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