It’s January, the start of a New Year. In Pennsylvania, we’re still snowbound and waiting for the flowers to start to bloom.
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Lake Tahoe is a fantastic place to take kids year round, but nothing beats Tahoe in the winter! When we first moved to the Bay Area we were worried there wouldn’t be mountains quite like Oregon, but were more than happy to find the snow sports, programs for kids and many accommodation options scattered around a stunning alpine lake, make Tahoe an ideal winter getaway for just about everyone.
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Ski vacations are notoriously expensive. It’s not just the lift ticket, after all; the equipment rental (or shipping of owned skis), the travel costs, lodging and food all add up quickly. For the winter sports-loving family, though, it’s all worth it — time on the slopes is time well spent.

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Packing for a ski vacation can certainly be tougher than for a tropical vacation – after all, sweaters and snow pants just don’t compress as small as bathing suits and shorts! So, you’ve got to be thoughtful about packing for a snowy destination, paring down without leaving out important items like sunscreen and long underwear.

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