Skiing with a toddler from Seattle? These 10 resorts within a 4-hour drive accept children as young as 2 or 3 for ski school. That means parents can ski together while the little ones get professional instruction and snow time. Early-age programs are rare, so this list saves you hours of research.
Top Toddler-Friendly Resorts (10)
Whistler Blackcomb
British Columbia, CanadaEpic
Ski school from age 3, 187 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
187 mi
Big White Ski Resort
British Columbia, CanadaEpic
Ski school from age 3, 220 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
220 mi
Apex
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, 173 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
173 mi
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, 210 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
210 mi
Grouse Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, 138 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
138 mi
Mt Seymour
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, 136 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
136 mi
Sasquatch Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, 121 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
121 mi
Cypress Mountain
British Columbia, Canada
Ski school from age 3, 141 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
141 mi
Snoqualmie
Washington, USAIkon
Ski school from age 3, just 42 miles away, full-day programs available.
Age 3+
min age
42 mi
Mt Hood Skibowl
Oregon, USA
Ski school from age 3, 151 miles from the airport, full-day programs available, walkable village.
Age 3+
min age
151 mi
Quick Comparison
| Resort | Distance | min age | Beginner | Walkability | Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistler Blackcomb | 187 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 9.0 | $220 |
| Big White Ski Resort | 220 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 8.5 | $115 |
| Apex | 173 mi | Age 3+ | 7.5 | 8.5 | $75 |
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 210 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 7.5 | $95 |
| Grouse Mountain | 138 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 7.5 | $75 |
| Mt Seymour | 136 mi | Age 3+ | 8.5 | 7.0 | $60 |
| Sasquatch Mountain | 121 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 7.0 | $65 |
| Cypress Mountain | 141 mi | Age 3+ | 7.5 | 7.0 | $80 |
| Snoqualmie | 42 mi | Age 3+ | 8.0 | 6.5 | $99 |
| Mt Hood Skibowl | 151 mi | Age 3+ | 7.0 | 7.0 | $69 |