It's one thing to schedule a winter sports break with friends or adult family members, but with children involved, the challenges may seem like more hassle than they're worth at first.

First of all, there's a need to match the activities offered with the age of the people attending: young children probably won't want to whiz at breakneck speeds down the face of a mountain. Even if the children are a little older, a ski resort for the whole family can be a very expensive endeavour. So getting the right activities at the right price is crucial when organising a break at a winter sports resort.

For those who wish to venture a little further afield, then Canada is a veritable hotspot for quality winter sports breaks. For family-friendly resorts, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia offers a wide range of activities for all age groups. This includes kids-only activities and ones where mum and dad can get involved too.

With a magic castle and tree fort, the cost-free outdoor adventure centres are designed to engage the imagination of youngsters (and the not-so-young!), whilst tubing, dog-sledding, heliskiing and ice-climbing are also available for winter sports enthusiasts.

Indeed, Whistler Blackcomb even has facilities for parents to dump the little ones - in the nicest possible way, of course - at adventure camps that offer ski lessons specifically for kids. The oldies can then disappear and do their own thing in peace for the day.

Anyone who has ever been on a winter sports holiday with children will confirm that there are practicalities that they simply never considered when they holidayed without them: walks to the ski lift, bus transfers, nursery slopes, ski-school competency, crèche facilities...the list goes on. For those seeking family-friendly resorts in Europe, there are a few destinations worth considering.

The Alpe D'Huez in France has wide, gentle slopes for beginners and excellent child-care facilities, making it the perfect place for kids to get to grips with snow sports whilst parents can relax at the same time.

Then there is Geilo in Norway which is one of the country's more popular resorts. Excellent skiing opportunities aside, there's child care, treasure hunts and a kid-oriented Trollklubben (troll club).

There's plenty of winter sport resorts for all the family to enjoy, from Europe to North America and beyond. Of course, winter sports travel insurance is a must for any adventure on the slopes and this is normally not included in standard travel insurance, so it's really worthwhile checking that the whole family is adequately covered. With that in place, all that leaves you with is to enjoy what could be the family holiday of a lifetime!

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