A new data study reveals the best ski resorts for families with young children. To help families looking to enjoy a beloved wintertime activity with the next generation, FinanceBuzz evaluated 30 different factors at over 350 ski destinations in the U.S. to find the most family-friendly for those with young children.
While ski resorts and ski areas can be found all throughout the states, some are better than others when it comes to providing the right environment for young kids to learn how to ski.
The Top 10 Destinations for Families with Young Children to Go Skiing
Ranking | Resort | City | Ski factors score | Amenity score | Total score |
1 | The Summit at Snoqualmie | Snoqualmie Pass, WA | 55.9 | 16 | 71.9 |
2 | Sunday River | Newry, ME | 52.9 | 16 | 68.9 |
3 | Mammoth | Mammoth Lake, CA | 54.7 | 14 | 68.7 |
4 | Stratton | Stratton Mountain, VT | 54.6 | 14 | 68.6 |
5 | Boyne Mountain | Boyne Falls, MI | 52.3 | 16 | 68.3 |
6 | Winter Park | Winter Park, CO | 55.2 | 13 | 68.2 |
7 | Solitude Ski Resort | Solitude, UT | 53.6 | 14 | 67.6 |
8 | Loveland Ski Area | Georgetown, CO | 54.6 | 12 | 66.6 |
9 | Mount Snow / Haystack | West Dover, VT | 51.1 | 15 | 66.1 |
10 | Boyne Highlands | Harbor Springs, MI | 49.7 | 16 | 65.7 |