Planning A Family Vacation To Keystone, Colorado By Peter Reeburgh At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Since our son was born two years ago, we have invited friends and family to come along nearly every time we go to Keystone Colorado for some winter adventures and skiing. The first time we did this, we rented a one bedroom condo that slept 4 comfortably, reasoning that two little babies wouldn’t take up much space. We were smart enough to know NEVER to do that again!

Traveling with a baby means traveling with all of the babies’ things. We had two pack and plays, two strollers, etc. This meant our ski bags stayed in the car and our ski jackets and ski gear was frozen in the morning. Since then, we have opted for a condo at Keystone Resort that sleeps more people than we need. This way, two babies can be put in separate rooms and the chances that they will wake each other, or you, are decreased by a huge factor.

Another thing to consider when booking your vacation to Keystone Colorado is the availability of baby equipment. Anybody who has flown with a baby in tow knows that keeping the baby happy while traveling is enough of a challenge without also trying to cart around a pack and play, high chair, stroller, toys and baby back pack. Ask the property manager if your ski condo is equipped with the items you will need, or if there is a place in town where these things can be rented. Many times the property manager will gladly provide these extra items for a slight additional cost. When you consider how hard it is to bring everything with you, it's a small price to pay.

If you do have access to a baby back pack and are willing to divert from downhill skiing or other extreme sports for a day or two, consider cross-country skiing or snowshoeing with your baby. You will burn many more calories with all of the added weight, and your child will get a taste of a Keystone Colorado winter day. You can ski and snowshoe the groomed or packed trails of the Keystone Nordic Center. The trail fee, at $9.00 per person is a fraction of the cost of lift tickets.

Tubing is also an adventure to consider. We have found that nothing excites our little boy like sliding down the hill on a tube with Mom or Dad at Keystone Resort. The tubing hill is has a gentle slope, so it is easy to navigate and the kids can still walk up the hill on their own. What better way to guarantee a nice long afternoon nap than playing on the hill all morning? At only $12 per hour per tube, this is also an affordable family alternative to downhill skiing. An hour is about anyone can handle by the way.

Don’t forget the great fireworks display that Keystone Resort puts on every Saturday night. In the summertime, it is held at the Lakeside Village in Keystone. During the winter months, the fireworks are shot off at the base of River Run Village in Keystone. The little ones will be delighted about the fireworks that can be seen from nearly everywhere in Keystone. Unlike summertime fireworks, they might even still be awake to see the whole show!

Have a great time in Keystone and don’t be afraid to try something new with your children. Before you travel, make sure all the baby or child equipment can be provide for you. Especially when carting ski gear, this will save you from having to carry twice as much stuff.

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