Finding hidden gems in snow country

Finding hidden gems in snow country

There are other hidden gems like Ski Cooper elsewhere in Colorado and around the country for snow-loving families, suited especially for those with young kids and families just learning. Here are five good bets:

Far from the ski crowds: Vista Verde Guest Ranch in Colorado

Far from the ski crowds: Vista Verde Guest Ranch in Colorado

Vista Verde Ranch, about 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs, is about as opposite a downhill mountain resort as possible. Set on 540 acres in the middle of Colorado’s Routt National Forest, this is the place to come to explore the wilderness on cross-country skis, horseback, fat bikes or snowshoes away from the crowds.

Why Colorado’s Keystone Resort is such a hit with families

Why Colorado’s Keystone Resort is such a hit with families

On the first day of his first trip with his grandchildren to the slopes — at Keystone Resort just 90 minutes from Denver — he couldn’t help getting emotional as the family dropped off the two grandkids, 4 and 8, at ski school.