Families who ski and snowboard together know that, as much fun as those activities are, kids just won't last the whole day on the slopes. Shredding the mountain from first chair to last chair is simply not an option, especially if you're looking for your children to embrace the sport and want to return. Frequent breaks that include hot chocolate and french fries certainly help. So does a mid or late day snow tubing session that will have you going full send down your lane right into apres ski. Fact is that families with young skiers and riders need a more all encompassing mountain experience to keep them coming back.
Okemo's New Gore Snowground Adds Element of Apres Ski Fun for the Kids
One resort that is always at the forefront of the family friendly ski experience is Okemo Mountain and, with the debut of their new Gore Snowground, that is where they plan to stay. Snowground is the best way for kids to apres ski at Okemo. A newly constructed play area made of snow it adds an element of fun for children to enjoy when they’re not skiing or snowboarding.There are slides made of snow, construction tubes to crawl through, snow platforms to ascend, flag poles with climbing ropes attached and a giant tractor tire to play on.
“This is a welcome addition to the fun, family atmosphere at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Inn and base area,” said Okemo Vice President and General Manager Bruce Schmidt. “The terrain park team as well as grooming and snowmaking did a great job bringing this idea to life.”
Jackson Gore Location is Ideal for Adult Apres Ski at Okemo
Aside from it being fun for the kiddos, it's location right in Jackson Gore Village makes it perfect for parents looking to apres ski at Okemo as well. Without straying too far from your children, you can hang out at the Okemo Taphouse and sample some of Vermont's finest craft beer. Then cap off the perfect day at the Coleman Brook Tavern and enjoy their famous Build Your Own S'mores kit. It's family friendly apres ski at its finest.
