If you have never skied before, the idea can be intimidating. We jumped right in and took the kids to Keystone Resort in Colorado for an unforgettable experience. With these tips, you, too, can plan your first ski trip. Also check out our post, Insider's Guide to North Carolina Ski Resorts. Where to GoGoing to Colorado gave us the chance to enjoy the mountain views of the Rockies and learn to ski on fresh snow. When we arrived at Keystone Resort, our Atlanta kids were ecstatic to be greeted with real snowfall. The first thing we did was check-in and play in the powdery stuff at the playground. We stayed in the River Run condos, closest to the village at Keystone, and it was so worth it. We easily walked to get groceries, snacks, coffee, and go to restaurants and shops. We had space to spread out and cook in the well-appointed kitchen at our condo, and loved the heated pool and hot tub. Let's Go Skiing!Keystone is a perfect place for kids and adults to try skiing for the first time. We started out on skis in a private family lesson. This was a good choice for us because our kids, ages 5 and 3, were more confident with us than by themselves. On the first day, we learned the basics including taking off and maneuvering and, of course, how to get up when you fall. Once we covered the basics, we learned to go downhill. Our kids liked the attention and the snack breaks. The kids program helped them get acclimated to going on their own. When we split up on the second day, my husband and I did a group adult lesson. We built our confidence in the small group instruction. Adult lessons are offered for full or half day. Family ActivitiesKeystone's Kidtopia has engaging family programs every day. Watch fireworks and take part in Riperoo's Village parade (Riperoo is the village mascot). Our son loved the quirky, 45 minute night hike for Bigfoot. Every day at 4 p.m., Kidtopia has free cookies and hosts a daily scavenger hunt. Plus, attend an ice cream birthday party, explore the night sky, participate in a giant snowball launch, and explore a huge snow fort. Tubing is also available at Keystone, a short drive from the main village. Rent a tube for a small fee and slide down the big hill with your kids. It was a nice break from skiing and fun to still be outdoors and enjoy the view. Make a Memory with a Sleigh RideFor a special splurge, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride. We enjoyed the ride under the stars with warm blankets to a historic homestead for dinner. The hot chocolate, biscuits and soup were a delicious opening to a fun, tasty dinner. The guitar singalong and adult beverages during dinner added to the festive atmosphere. More Tips for First-Time Skiers
The DetailsKeystone Resort is about a two-hour drive from the Denver International Airport; plan to take a shuttle or rent a car. The resort has a variety of accommodations from lodge rooms, to condos to home rentals, starting at about $150 a night. Book a two night stay and kids ski free. If you book directly through Keystone, kids get free lift tickets (value: $72/day per kid) and accommodation rates are up to 30% off. We went skiing for 2 days and stayed 3 nights. In retrospect, we would have loved one more day of learning and fun. Ski season typically ends in early April. Looking for more kid-friendly things to do in Colorado? Read our story: Best Things to do in Denver, Colorado with Kids. – Laura Powell The post Ready, Set, Ski: Visit Keystone Colorado for a Memorable Ski Experience appeared first on Atlanta Parent Magazine.
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