We love Keystone Resort for kids! If you’re planning a Vail area ski trip with children, head to Keystone where kids ski free, kid-friendly programming abounds, and ski village convenience reigns. There’s no better place to start kids off skiing or riding, but if you have expert skiers and riders in tow, don’t worry: so do we, and we found some of our favorite expert terrain and challenging runs … [Read more...]
Keystone Resort vacation for families: Why ski Keystone with kids
January 17, 2014 By
Almost all major ski resorts offer family-friendly amenities. However, only a handful are truly family-focused. A Keystone Resort vacation in Dillon Colorado ranks in our top three family-friendly ski resorts (along with sister property Northstar California and Big White Ski Resort). What makes Keystone kid-focused? A combination of programs, conveniences, and amenities, which, when offered in … [Read more...]
Northstar California with kids: an Aspen Grove mountain condo stay
January 3, 2014 By
Families visiting Northstar California have a dizzying array of lodging options. If you're staying a week or more, or have a large group, we recommend a home rental in one of Northstar's mountain neighborhoods. If you want luxury and ski-in, ski-out pampering (recommended with small kids or short visits) or want to be close to the action, book a stay in the Northstar Village with Tahoe Mountain … [Read more...]
Canyons Resort Park City with kids
October 18, 2013 By
We love Park City Utah skiing with kids! And we know there are several resorts and lodging options in Park City, but when we go, we always ski at Canyons Resort Park City. It's kind of like ordering the same thing off a great menu every time...when you know you love something, why take a chance on something else? What's to love at The Canyons Resort Park City with kids: The amazing terrain! … [Read more...]
Grand Summit Hotel at Canyons Resort, Park City
October 16, 2013 By
Last year, we named Park City as a Pit Stops for Kids' best ski town. We reviewed the Westgate Resort at the base of Canyons Resort, and we talked up the quaint downtown with its great shops and restaurants for families. Now we're back with our review of Grand Summit Hotel. Who's ready to hit Park City with kids? Why the Grand Summit works well for families: The Grand Summit Hotel at The … [Read more...]
Where to stay at Canyons Resort: Hyatt Escala review
July 19, 2013 By
Canyons Resort in Park City has several top-tier lodging options for families to choose from (we'll be reviewing several this week!), but our new favorite just might be the Hyatt Escala Lodge. Why is this property where to stay at Canyons? The Escala's proximity to the slopes is just as good if not better than neighboring Summit Lodge, and there is more room for families to spread out in this … [Read more...]
Big White Ski Resort: family-friendly skiing in Kelowna BC
January 21, 2013 By
It speaks to Big White Ski Resort's dedication to families that there's too many family-friendly activities, events, and programs to include in just one post. Over the next week, we'll be featuring our favorites, in addition to this overview of the mountain and its lodging, dining, and family fun. First, an overview from the Pit Stops for Kids video channel: Skiing at Big White: I asked … [Read more...]
Fairmont Chateau Whistler: an ultimate ski vacation destination
January 18, 2013 By
Some hotel stays are simply pit stops, and some are once-in-a-lifetime fairy tale destinations. Count the Fairmont Chateau Whistler as the latter. Is the indulgence of a Fairmont hotel stay worth the expense? Yes. So if you can possibly swing it, start saving up! We arrived for our Fairmont stay on a snowy December evening. Under the twinkling holiday lights of the bell services station, we … [Read more...]
Skiing Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho with kids
November 7, 2012 By
While we lived in Spokane, WA, we spent a good deal of time at neighboring Lake Pend Oreille at Sandpoint, Idaho, and in the winter skiing Schweitzer Mountain. Schweitzer is located above the lake deep in the snowy peaks, and feels like it, too! Families will want to be ready for any weather this far north, but will be rewarded with prime skiing and snowboarding as well. Where to stay: … [Read more...]
Downhill mountain biking with Northstar Bike Academy
July 25, 2012 By
In the process of soaking up all the summer ski resort activities on offer at Northstar California this July, the whole family took part in the Northstar Bike Academy Bike 101 package. Bike 101 includes a full day lift ticket, half-day bike and protective equipment rental, and Bike 101 lesson, and is perfect for families new to the sport of downhill mountain biking. Families sign up for Bike … [Read more...]
