A Traveling Mama Tries a Ski Vacation

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Heavenly Resort at Lake Tahoe, by Jennifer Miner

Some people have a hard time understanding why anyone would choose a ski vacation over a tropical one – and by “some people,” I mean, “me.” Preference for poolside mixed drinks aside, the cold weather, extreme physical exertion, cold weather, lack of snorkeling opportunities, and cold weather all seem like remarkable vacation turn-offs. Or so I thought, until my recent family ski trip to Lake Tahoe. Yes, a ski trip. Yes, in the winter. Yes, me, alright already!

The kids and their cousins had such a blast, and didn’t complain once about the physical exertion or cold weather. Well, one kid complained a little, but she’ll remain unidentified for the sake of future therapy bills. The joy of the five children learning to ski and really enjoying each others company was heartwarming enough to make up – almost – for the 20 degree weather.

Now, Lake Tahoe is considered an excellent ski resort area, one of the best in North America; it certainly is child-friendly.MudslideMama accidentally plows into her daughter Our hotel, Embassy Suites, seemed to be 80% family ski travelers. I learned how to ski, kind of, and my kids love to talk about how I spent a lot of time with my rear end in the snow. Thanks, kids! Now that we know we don’t completely hate ski vacations, maybe we’ll actually make it up to Whistler next year. Maybe. I hear that 20 degrees is considered relatively balmy up there.

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March 22, 2008 | Filed Under Adventure Travel, Destinations, Family Travel, Luxury Travel, The Cookie Jar 

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3 Responses to “A Traveling Mama Tries a Ski Vacation”

  1. TahoeKidsGuide says:
    July 13, 2008 at

    We hope you visit Lake Tahoe again. You might like the summer. For fun family activities at Lake Tahoe visit: http://www.TahoeKidsGuide.com

  2. Tahoe Ski Bum says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    Lake Tahoe ski resorts are great with kids, I definitely agree with you there. I took a California ski trip several years back similar to yours and never left! :- )

  3. nathy452 says:
    March 2, 2009 at

    merci pour ce topic, si sueulement vous etiez un peeu plus claire :)

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