Top Tips For Skiing With The Kids
Posted Thursday 3rd March 2016
Skiing together as a family is one of lifes great joys but how to be sure your kids will enjoy it as much as you? If you’re taking the family to the slopes for the first time this Easter holidays we’ve some top tips to achieve your dream.
Have A Dry Run
If possible visit a snow dome before you go skiing so they can have had a feel for skiing on real snow. A couple of lessons will give them a head start and are usually less expensive than in resort.
Stay Warm
A cold child is an unhappy child so make sure they are wrapped up in lots of warm layers. Children lose body heat faster than adults so thermals are an absolute must along with good gloves, cosy socks and hat under their helmet. Skiwear is expensive and kids grow so quickly so when possible items from family and friends.
Ski School
Choosing the right ski school can make all the difference. The local ESF (Ecole de Ski France) are good if your child has been in school for a couple of years. In Morillon we’re lucky our local ESF has excellent crèche and baby minding services but facilities vary by resort. If you’re booking direct with a chalet owner they will be able to advise the best resort ski school for your family and help make the arrangements for you.
Fall Over
Encourage your child to fall over so they don’t view it as a failure. It still happens to the best of us! Keeping a positive attitude will help them on the path tracks to success.
Be Patient
Don’t project your Olympic gold winning expectations on them too early. Gentle encouragement goes a long way. Build their confidence and let them learn at their own pace. Ask their ski school teacher which slopes they take them on. Returning to the same slopes can help build confidence and gives your child a chance to show you what they learnt.
Most of all – have fun! Little legs get tired faster so try other activities such as tobogganing, skating or build a snowman together in the chalet garden.
We hope your family ski holiday will be the first of many.