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Jessica Averett

I'm Jessica Averett, and I've been teaching kids to ski for 20 years. I'm a PSIA certified ski instructor and mom of 5, and my goal is to make your family ski days easier and more fun. I believe that parents can be great ski teachers for their kids and I created my course, First Tracks, to show them exactly how to do, step-by-step/

7 Mistakes Every Ski Parent Makes With Their Kids: Skiing With Kids Episode 1

April 2, 2026March 17, 2026 by Jessica Averett

Great ski days don’t happen by accident — but the mistakes that ruin them aren’t accidents either. After 20 years teaching kids to ski, I’ve seen the same 7 mistakes play out over and over. The good news? Every single one is fixable.

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Getting The Most Out Of Ski School For Kids

February 3, 2026January 24, 2026 by Jessica Averett
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Don’t spend your money on ski school without reading this! 10 tips to make sure that you get the most bang for your buck when you send your kids to ski school!

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7 Questions Every Parent Should Ask Their Child’s Ski Instructor After the Lesson

February 3, 2026January 21, 2026 by Jessica Averett
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To help kids get the most from ski school, it’s important that parents spend some time talking with their childs instructor after the lesson to learn how to best help and support their child. Here are the top questions you should ask!

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Teaching Kids to Turn on Skis: Tips, Games, and Techniques

September 30, 2026January 14, 2026 by Jessica Averett
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Teahcing kids to turn on skis is one of the easiest skills to teach. Learn the steps you ened to teach your kids this critical ski skill!

Categories Ski School, Ski School Resources, skiing with kids Tags ski school, toddlers

How to Encourage Nervous Kids to Ski Without Fear

February 3, 2026January 2, 2026 by Jessica Averett
falling down while skiing

GOt a nervous kids? COme get some great tips and tricks to gradually get them more comfortable on the ski hill, so they can relax and start having fun.

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Best Winter Gear for Families in 25′-26′

February 3, 2026December 19, 2025 by Jessica Averett

Looking for the best winter gear of 25′-26′? You’ll find it right here. We’ve highlighted all of our favorite gear for families to simplify your winter gear needs!

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Do You Need Ski Lessons To Learn To Ski? The Truth From a Ski Instructor…

December 9, 2025 by Jessica Averett
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Do you need ski lessons or not? As a former ski instructor, I’ll give you the best advice on when to take ski lessons and when to skip them!

Categories Ski School Tags ski school

The Best Reima Winter Gear for Teens: Jackets, Pants, Gloves, and Boots That Actually Last

November 13, 2025November 6, 2025 by Jessica Averett

If you have teenagers, you know what a challenge it can be to get them good winter gear.  Not only is it hard to find gear that’s in their size since many brands only make gear for younger kids and adults, but then it’s a struggle to find something that they actually want to wear.  … Read more

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The Cheapest Way to Ski at Vail Resorts: Epic Day Pass

October 8, 2025 by Jessica Averett
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Want to ski at a Vail Resorts ski hill without paying $350+ per day? The Epic Day Pass is the secret. Learn all the details + discover how to get one FAST!

Categories Ski Resorts Tags budget, ski resorts

Epic SchoolKids Pass: A Parents Guide to Free Skiing for Your Elementary Kids

September 30, 2026September 23, 2025 by Jessica Averett
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Vail Resorts Epic SchoolKids pass is a great option to introduce your kids to the sport of skiing. With free a free ski lesson and fre lift tickets, you can save huge amounts of money. Learn all the details and the drawbacks so you can decide if this program will work for your family.

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Hi, I’m Jessica, a ski mom of 5 kids

I absolutely love skiing with my kids and I want you to love it to.
I've been teaching kids to ski for 20 years as both a ski instructor and a mom and I'm here to help you make your ski days easier and more fun.

This is the place for you to learn everything you need to know about skiing with kids. Whether you’re looking for practical tips to teach kids to ski, the best ski gear, or the best places to ski with kids, I’m here to help!

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