Top 3 Kid Friendly Christmas Ski Destinations

Take your family for a Christmas vacation at one of the country's "Top 3 Ski Destinations this Christmas." There is nothing more beautiful than snow falling on large evergreens during the holiday season. Especially Christmas. This Christmas, take your family to one of the top 3 ski destinations. And remember while there, capture hundreds of pictures for the family to enjoy for years to come.

Aspen Colorado
Part of the beauty of Aspen is the town's old world charm. Visitors to Aspen find themselves walking into an area that reminds them of home in the country. They are taken back to an era when life was simple and living was easy. There is nothing complicated about Aspen life. Visitors walk into a area where they feel family is really family; home is home and the community shelters their own. Aspen is a retreat for the rich who don't want to be made to feel or known as rich. They just want to be treated as normal regular people and treated as such. They want to be left alone, not gawked and gazed at. So, when visiting Aspen, get ready to enjoy skiing at it's best and a family environment. You'll be tucked away in mini mansions with roaring rivers in back. Aspen sits at 7800 feet above sea level with six Colorado peaks that rise as high as 14,000 feet. Aspen has a number of four and five star hotels available along with five star restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. In addition, there are many family friendly activities offered plus free activities for families interested in the arts, music and outdoor activities other than skiing.

Park City, Utah
Home to approximately 8,000 residents, Park City, Utah is located high in the Wasatch Mountains. The area was a mining town but has been turned into an affluent ski resort which attracts over six hundred thousand visitors yearly. They come from around the country and world to see the breathtaking mountain villages perched about a mile and a half above sea level. Park City hosted the 2002 Olympics. The area is also host to three ski resorts. Residents continuously remain loyal to and keep the old western charm of the area alive especially along historic main street. Visitors can take their pick of the many restaurants while indulging in delicious gourmet dishes served., boutique shops and can enjoy the lively nightlife. Activities for families are many and the old west qualities intrigues the young and old.

Vail, Colorado
Vail Colorado is the second largest ski resort in the United States. Vail is the destination first considered for adventurers and lovers of the great outdoors. Colorado is home to world class skiing. The mountains are filled with music though out the year. Brad Ludden, professional Kayaker, calls Vail, Colorado home. When first beginning to ski or snowboard, visitors trek or map their way to Vail. Snow Daze, Ludacris, Kid Rock and other celebrity's are always visiting and some even make Vail their home. While in Vail, visit Minturn, Red Cliff and Beaver River Resort for shopping excursions.

Precautions: If you're not familiar with the issues at high elevations, be prepared for headaches or dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling. Drink plenty of water, slather your face with high SPF sunscreen and avoid alcohol.

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