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[Panhandler80]

O.P. I want to reiterate, as a dad of 7 and 9 year olds in an avid skiing family, that you would be better served with a small family resort where your boy can handle his day. People suggesting Breck and Big Sky have no idea what it's like taking a 5 year old for his first time.

My kids are comfortable at Steamboat, but that's cause we started at timberline and canaan, West Virginia.

Good points. Thanks.

 

[tony]

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We go up to Canaan and tube, they have the longest snow tube park on the east coast.

 

[Dust Rider]

Since you’re in Florida, you should also be looking at New England ski resorts, Fly into Manchester NH or Burlington VT. Rent a car and can hit multiple resorts within a hour from either airport.

 

[Spoonbill]

Thanks! I’ve actually skied Angel Fire before. Drove from Amarillo. Wasn’t super impressed. Went to Taos after a couple days. It was quite a bit better.

Just got back to replying. Ran rough numbers by wife and she’s OUT. “I don’t like cold, or heights, and that’s expensive.”

So back to drawing board. Last year was a 7 day cruise and I effing hated it. Trying come up with coming different.

Thanks for all the input.

Thanks! I’ve actually skied Angel Fire before. Drove from Amarillo. Wasn’t super impressed. Went to Taos after a couple days. It was quite a bit better.

Just got back to replying. Ran rough numbers by wife and she’s OUT. “I don’t like cold, or heights, and that’s expensive.”

So back to drawing board. Last year was a 7 day cruise and I effing hated it. Trying come up with coming different.

Thanks for all the input.

If skiing is out, what about North Georgia for camping and hiking? You may be able to rent a cabin so you aren’t camping in the cold.

 

[Tahoe1305]

I have a 4 and 6 year old. Started them two years ago.

We go on a family trip for 4-5 days to crested butte. Airline tickets a bit pricey likely without a 4 hour drive from Denver.

But lodging and lessons are much cheaper (more than half) the other big vail resorts. Great place for kids to learn.

We frequent Breck and keystone fwiw. They are fine. But busy. Keystone less so than Breck and agree more kid friendly.

We just moved from Niceville area of NW FL. If you’re military by chance get the epic pass and ski one of the many vail reports. Nearly free. Kids can ski free some days too (below 5 are free always).

I’ve skied east coast and MT. I won’t ski east coast again. Not the same league IMO as Rockies (or even Tahoe). MT was nice.

As far as the wife. I REALLY enjoy dad time with just the kids. You will have to take it easy but it’s fun. My kids out ski my wife now….so they prefer it too.

 

[Crowmangler]

Have you looked at snow king in Jackson Hole? you can take a shuttle to Targhee while you're there too
There's direct flights from ATL to JAC

 

[Bachto]

Not sure about flights but if I were you I would consider the some “smaller” mountains. You might have to rent a car but it might be worth looking at Silver Mountain in Idaho. It has an indoor water park, Gondola style lift, smaller mountain feel with big mountain amenities. It’s about an hour and half outside Spokane, WA.

Another to consider would be Mt, Bachelor in Oregon. Bend has a ton of fun stuff to do and Sunriver resort has some of the most affordable vacation rentals I’ve found. Again you would probably have to rent a car.

I get that flights to Denver from Florida are probably cheaper but just something to consider looking into.