Dig out the parkas and dust off the skis, it"s time to hit the slopes! Every winter thousands of families head off to the snow — braving cranky kids, expensive lift tickets, and general frustration — in search of the perfect ski vacation. How can families ensure that their snow-filled family excursion will be fun as well as affordable? It"s easy with Ski Vacations with Kids in the U.S. and Canada by Candyce Stapen. A seasoned family vacation planner and skier, Stapen covers all the "ins" and "outs" on planning a vacation with kids. A noted travel expert, she includes everything from the most family-friendly ski resorts, to helpful and informative websites. Readers will also find information on: • Family Bargains • Off-the-Slopes Family Fun • How to Assess Ski and Snowboard Programs • Understanding Skiing and Snowboarding • What"s How; What"s Not — A guide to Clothing, Gear, and Equipment Organized by region, parents will find answers to all their questions — plus many thay wouldn"t think to ask. Evaluating over 75 ski areas in the U.S. and Canada, Stapen provides information on the general area, day-care availability, ski schools for kids and adults, lift-ticket prices, lodging prices and availability, especially family-friendly amenities, and contact information. With Ski Vacations with Kids in the U.S. and Canada, every family will have a fantastic ski vacation! About the Author Candyce H. Stapen is the author of 50 Great Family Vacations with Kidsand Cruise Vacations with Kids (Prima). A noted authority on family travel, she is a contributing editor to Family Fun and Vacations magazines and a contributor to USA Weekend, Better Homes and Gardens, and Ladies Home Journal. Ski Vacations with Kids in the U.S. and Canada has been awarded the Family Channel Seal of Quality Award—a new standard for excellence in the entertainment industry! An independent panel of family entertainment writers identifies worthy products for their positive, wholesome nature and their rich, enduring entertainment value. To see other Family Channel Seal of Quality items, visit /The Family Channel.