| If you enjoy cold weather and outdoor | | | | Make sure you also pack gloves, a hat, and |
| activities, then planning a ski vacation is a | | | | ear protection in case it is too cold |
| great way to enjoy your time off. You will | | | | outside. |
| be able to hit the slopes early in the | | | | |
| morning and spend the entire day exploring | | | | One of the best places to ski in the |
| trails and paths with your family or by | | | | Northeastern US is Sugarloaf Mountain in |
| yourself. While there are many choices when | | | | Maine. This ski area is known for its high |
| planning a ski vacation, some of the most | | | | elevations and number of trails. Created in |
| popular destinations are upstate New York, | | | | 1951, this resort leaves a last impression on |
| Maine, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Ontario, | | | | everyone who skis it. Another Northeastern |
| Canada. These places have some of the most | | | | ski area is Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire. |
| difficult trails for you to master. | | | | This ski resort is home to the New England |
| | | | Ski Museum. Here you will find photographs, |
| Once you have decided on a ski destination, | | | | film footage, and ski equipment from |
| you will have to find a ski resort that suits | | | | different eras. |
| your needs. Many resorts offer a wide variety | | | | |
| of options for those who are traveling with | | | | Skiing is one of the most popular pastimes |
| their families including activities for | | | | during the winter months because there are |
| children, skiing, ice skating, movies, indoor | | | | many people who enjoy climbing the mountain |
| swimming pools, and restaurants. Some resorts | | | | and then sliding their way back down. This is |
| have babysitting services for when parents | | | | group sport that is enjoyed by families, |
| want to go out and enjoy themselves in the | | | | friends, and strangers. Many people have |
| evening. If traveling with children, it is | | | | struck up longtime friendships at ski |
| important to make sure the ski resort has | | | | resorts. Each year, avid skiers return to |
| plenty of activities for children and those | | | | their favorite ski resorts and meet up with |
| who don't want to ski. | | | | old friends. |
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| Those who ski often usually bring their own | | | | If you have never been skiing before, you |
| equipment when staying at a ski resort. But | | | | should consider taking lessons first. Those |
| you can also rent skis and other equipment if | | | | who don't like to ski, but who enjoy |
| you don't own any. Rentals are reasonably | | | | vacationing in ski resorts can be found in |
| priced and you will be able to find | | | | the great room reading, talking, and enjoy |
| everything you need. Before your trip, buy a | | | | the scenery. If you don't want to ski, you |
| warm jacket, ski pants, boots, and other | | | | will still find that ski resorts can be a |
| equipment you think you will need. These | | | | relaxing place to spend your vacation. |
| items can be packed easily in your suitcase. | | | | |