Road side parking. Make it short, make it sweet, and make it fun. Kids as well as adults love to be involved in the planning, so have them help pick a destination on the map and plan a route that is within their limits. Bring plenty of food and water and make frequent stops along the way. Whether snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, be sure to buy or rent equipment that fits.
Nobody has fun if their feet hurt.
Mt. Mansfield Ski Touring, Trapp Family Touring Center, Edson Hill and Top Notch. All four have beginner trails that are excellent for children, like the easy Timber Lane trail at Mt. Mansfield Ski Touring Center. Article copyright by Map Adventures . All rights reserved.