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