Travel Agent Recommended Ski Spots
Dawn Mulford – Contributing Columnist
How about a fun-filled ski vacation this Christmas? Many families travel to great ski resort areas full of festive cheer and outdoor recreation during the holiday season.
Ski resorts will transform into winter wonderlands with decorations, events, and holiday-themed activities, creating a magical atmosphere. Plus, Christmas Day itself can be surprisingly uncrowded on the slopes, offering a chance for peaceful runs and shorter lift lines.
Many ski resorts offer a variety of accommodations. Condos near the slope are a very popular choice with full kitchens, hot tubs, exercise rooms, and more at affordable prices.
Where are these locations, you ask?
- Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado, is known for its luxury, stunning scenery, and reliable snowpack. Aspen offers on-mountain festivities, Christmas concerts, and a variety of activities.
- Breckenridge, Colorado, is a historic town that offers high-altitude thrills, epic peaks, and a charming atmosphere.
- Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, features massive terrain, deep snow, and a lively après-ski scene (“after ski” entertainment).
- Park City, Utah, offers a vast terrain, historic charm, and a vibrant après-ski culture.
- Lake Placid, New York has a rich Olympic history which provides a unique winter experience.
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming offers a legendary terrain with steep and deep runs for experienced skiers.
- Sun Valley, Idaho is known for its postcard-perfect scenery, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and long, cruisy groomers.
Complete ski packages are also available that include airfare, a rental car, accommodations, lift tickets, and equipment rentals.
If you love activities that are unique to the winter season, a Christmas ski vacation with the family might just be the ticket.
Dawn Mulford has been in the travel industry for over 40 years—first in corporate and then leisure travel. For the last three years, she has been in the top two percent of travel agents out of 10,000 agents in the Travel Leaders Network group. Dawn has been blessed with a lifetime of travel, a fulfilling job, and the ability to work from home. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with great clients and friends. Call or text her at 423-777-8785, or email her at dawn@larimarvacations.com.
