So you want to take your family on a winter adventure that may include skiing, riding a snowmobile, sleigh rides, snowshoeing and more. But there's the transportation, rentals, lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons and the list goes on and on. We've selected a few favorite family friendly winter locations that specialize in winter family vacation experiences. Check them out and make sure your trip is memorable.

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• Ski Cooper
• Steamboat
• Crested Butte
• Winter Park

This small resort could be the best valued family friendly ski area in Colorado. Great snow, small crowds, affordable prices and day care for children are just a few ammentities you'll find and Ski Cooper. Click here for more information on Ski Cooper.

BRECKENRIDGE

The Breckenridge Learn to Ski program is second to none. Childens ski programs start at age 3. For more information you can click here to learn about the activities and adventures Breckeridge provides for kids.

In Steamboat, kids learn to ski and ride as soon as they can walk, which may explain why Steamboat has produced 69 Winter Olympians, more than any other town in North America. The Kids Vacation Center handles kids 6 months to kindergarten. There's also child care and ski free and rent free programs for kids and grand kids. Click here to see more information on the Kids Vacation Center in Steamboat.

Vista Verde Ranch
If you're lookingf or something different check out Vista Verde Ranch right outside of Steamboat Springs. Great family activities include horse rides around the ranch in the snow, a world class sledding hill, snowmobiling, and dog sledding. There's also special Nordic ski clinics and trails that kids love. Click here for more information on the great family activities at Vista Verde Ranch

In Gunnison-Crested Butte there are activities well suited for children of any age! From "Kid's Night Out with the pizza party" at Crested Butte Mountain Resort or their "Kid's Zone where you'll find the latest hi-tech toys," to kid friendly ski/tubing terrain, restaurants and shops, families feel welcomed in this quaint and laid back valley. At the Nordic Center check out the sledding hill and ice rink where you can rent sleds, skates, snowshoes and Nordic skis, enjoying activities that are easy and fun for the entire family! We've also got some indoor areas of interest in the Center for the Arts for concerts and plays, the museum for a bit of education and the movie theatre at Majestic Plaza! Get more info on this and other special offers when you visit GunnisonCrestedButte.com

The $651 Family Fun Package Includes 4 nights at a national motel chain in Gunnison, comp Breakfasts, Sleigh Ride Dinner and 2 days skiing at Crested Butte Mountain resort. Lodging Also available in Crested Butte. 12/16-25/06=$48pp/pn or $759 total 12/26-1/1/07=$51pp/pn or $813 total 1/2-2/9/07=$41 pp/pn or $651 total 2/10-3/9/07=$48 pp/pn or $759 total 3/10-24/07=$48pp/pn or $760 total 3/25-4/8/07=$41 pp/pn or $651 total Package price is based on availability, 2 adults & 2 children (12 and under). Call (800)455-1342 to book orclick here

Kids Adventure Junction offers care for children 2 months to 5 years as well as lessons and supervision for kids as young as 3 years (potty trained and willing). Find more on Winter Park

Escape the Everyday 4 nights lodging in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Meadowridge condo $113 per person for 6 people* *February 1 - March 8, 2007 (excluding President's Weekend) Also available: 2 day adult lift ticket $142 2 day child lift ticket $70 2 day adult ski rental $28 Children rent free! Call (800)832-7830 or click to check out our weekly last chance to escape deals on-line.