Best Family Ski Resort Awards

Trying to find the best snow sports destination for your family is easier said than done. That’s why we’ve enlisted a panel of experts – our ski gurus – to help you find your perfect winter wonderland in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the USA, Canada or Europe. Wherever you’re headed in the world of ski and whatever your ability, our 2023 awards are your guide to finding guaranteed family-friendly experiences on the slopes.

Read up and let our experts help you decide where your family will go for a winter snowcation in 2023/24.

Destinations

We asked our ski gurus to nominate the best resorts across six categories:

Best for beginners
Plenty of gentle runs, separate learning areas, great snow sports schools and crèches

Best for advanced families
A variety of good-quality terrain for expert-level teens and their parents

Best for all-round family activities
Fun off the slopes, including dog sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, etc

Best village location and atmosphere
A magical vibe, lots to do, accessible, good shopping and dining

Best freestyle resort
Terrain parks, halfpipes and more slopestyle fun

Best snow hotels
Best facilities for kids, great location, spacious rooms, good dining options

We then tally the votes to determine the best overall winners in each region, each one a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that families will love.

Plus, Readers’ Choice
Our experts’ picks are complemented by your favourite resorts in the Readers’ Choice category for the ultimate guide to kid-friendly snow adventures.

Meet the experts

Felicity Moss
Mogul Ski World

Felicity is the founder of Mogul Ski World and her team have all visited the destinations they sell.

Paul Colby
Burton

Paul has been snowboarding for 30+ years, yet introducing his young family to the snow is most rewarding.

Rodney Muller
Skimax

Rodney and the team at Skimax make booking a ski holiday anywhere in the world easy and enjoyable.

Rachel Oakes-Ash
Snow’s Best

Miss Snow It All (as Rachael’s readers will know her) is one of Australia’s most prolific ski authorities.

Image © Tarn Pilkington

Phil Osborn
Snow Travel Expo

Discover all that’s new in ski at the Snow Travel Expo’s shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

Helen Hayes
Ski & Snowboard with Kids

Our Ski Editor has explored more than 53 ski resorts in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, France, Austria and Japan.

Tanya Bacic
Travelplan

Specialising in Japan, the USA and Canada, Tanya has been skiing since she was five years old.