New Hampshire's February school break turns out to be a real break for families with a "Kids Ski Free" package deal that includes lodging and lift tickets at Waterville Valley Resort. For each paid adult, one child can get a free lift ticket. The package also includes a 50 percent discount on rentals, group lessons and all-day "Kids Venture Kamps" and child care. The package is priced from $43 per person, per night, quad-occupancy, with a two-night minimum stay required and at least two adults in the party. The package is available February 22 to 26, 2009.

This ski package includes access to the White Mountain Athletic Club with its indoor pool, Jacuzzis and steam rooms, plus the use of Waterville Valley Resort's free bio-diesel-powered shuttle bus. During this time, Waterville Valley's recreation department will host daily programs for kids, as well as art classes, kid's night out, yoga, crafts, and many more activities for children and adults. See watervillevalley.org/wvnh_recreation.html for more details.

At Waterville Valley's Rey Center, visiting children may take part in "chalk talks" and other activities. The Curious Kids program takes children and families into the White Mountain National Forest for learning experiences. See www.reycenter.com for more details on the Rey Center programs.

Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire's White Mountains is well known for its ski mountain, which has trails and activities for all skill-levels and ages. Boarders and hot-doggers, alpine and Nordic enthusiasts, kids and senior citizens can each find a niche on the slopes and trails. Kids' Venture Kamps offer "venture zones" designed with small features that build skiing and snowboarding skills. The Silver Streaks is an over-50 club that welcomes visitors.

Waterville Valley is just a 2-hour drive from Boston. Visitors to the valley can park the car once and relax for their stay. The valley is very walkable, plus everything is connected by a free shuttle that circulates constantly.

Waterville Valley Resort offers 250 skiable acres with snowmaking ability on every trail. The ski area peaks at 4,004 feet, with a vertical drop of 2,020 feet, 52 trails and 12 lifts.

For those who like their skiing with a little less altitude, Waterville Valley's Nordic Center features 75 km of wide-groomed trails with terrain for every ability level, groomed daily for both skate and classic skiing styles. Skiers take off from the Nordic Center in the Valley's quaint Town Square, or just step out the door of their vacation rental--the trails are only steps away from most of the resort's accommodations.

Every trail offers incredible views of the surrounding White Mountain National Forest. Warming huts along the trails make it easy to stop for a rest and a snack, and the Nordic Center offers a welcoming fireplace at the end of the run.

Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained, four-season resort. In addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking, lodging, cultural activities and summer theater, an indoor ice rink, boating, a skate park, and a host of outdoor activities. Dining options include traditional favorites and elegant dining. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit http://www.visitwatervillevalley.com.