Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Winter Cold Snap? Time to take the kids on a ski vacation!


If you've ever thought about taking a ski vacation with your family, you probably picture a roaring fire, days spent effortlessly gliding down the slopes, and buckets of hot chocolate.   If you have small children, the odds that your ski vacation will be as effortless as what you picture is slim to none.  Skiing, although a great sport for your family to enjoy, it is not as easy as it looks.  If you plan on taking your children for a ski holiday, here are a few tips to get you on the right track. 

You have their equipment on and they are ready to go.  How do you teach them?  The answer is:  YOU don’t.  The best thing you can do for your children is to avoid teaching them to ski yourself.  Not only is it difficult if you’ve never taught anyone to ski before, they can also pick up on any bad ski habits you may have.  Ski school is especially formulated to teaching young children the ins and outs of beginning to ski, and they include games and fun. 

If your child is slightly older and has been to ski school, you may want to hire a personal instructor or sign them up for group lessons.  Professional ski instructors know the ins and outs of progressing ability levels and can assist your child to overcome any obstacles that he or she may be experiencing.  


Ski hills are often out of the way from major cities.  Traveling light is your best bet! If you want a backpack for wandering through the resort in the evenings, rent one from Travel BaBees. Skiing is exhausting, and that afternoon nap will ensure your continued energy on the slopes. Be sure that your baby will have the best nap as well, but renting a full crib with organic linens.  

Enjoy your time swooshing down the slopes! 

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