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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/

9 Exciting Apres Ski Activities for Families

December 24, 2024February 1, 2024 by Jessica Averett
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Planning some family apres-ski activities is one of the best ways to be really intentional with making memories on your family ski trip, and it doesn’t even need to cost a lot! 

Categories Ski School Resources, skiing with kids Tags Apres Ski, skiing with kids

9 Steps to Organizing Ski Gear So You Can Always Find What You Need

February 9, 2024January 27, 2024 by Jessica Averett
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Skiing is a very gear intensive sport and if you don’t have a system of organizing your ski gear, it will quickly overrun your house. I’m sharing some great tips to hel you organize your gear better so you can always find what you need on ski days!

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Rocky Talkie Review: The Best Walkie Talkies for Skiers and Snowboarders

February 7, 2024January 25, 2024 by Jessica Averett
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Looking for a 2-way radio for your next ski trip? Rocky Talkies are the most durable radios we’ve found that are perfectly suited for long ski days, cold temperatures, and all the abuse your family can throw at them!

Categories Ski Gear Tags gear

7 Ski Rules Our Family Always Follows

December 24, 2024January 12, 2024 by Jessica Averett
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Estabilishing family ski rules has taken so much of the stress out of skiing with kids. When everyone knows what to expect, ski days just go smoother. Here are 7 ski rules we always follow in our family.

Categories Ski School Resources, skiing with kids Tags safety

Defensive Skiing: What it is and why you need it!

January 12, 2024 by Jessica Averett

To stay as safe as possible on the ski hill requiers a good amount of defensive skiing (or luck). We’re here to show you exactly what defensive skiing is and why every skier needs to learn this skill!

Categories skiing with kids Tags safety

9 Ski Safety Tips for Skiing in Crowds

July 31, 2026January 12, 2024 by Jessica Averett
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Skiing in a crowd can be a scary and dangerous situation for families with kids. Here are the exact safety measures we take to keep our kids safe while skiing at busy times.

Categories Ski School Resources, skiing with kids Tags safety, tips

Snow Pants vs. Snow Bibs: The Ultimate Guide for All Ages

January 4, 2024 by Jessica Averett
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Trying to decide whether you should wear snow pants or bibs? We’ll take the guesswork out of deciding with our best suggestions for all ages, genders and situations.

Categories Ski Gear Tags ski gear

Should Kids Learn to Ski Using an Edgie Wedgie?

December 24, 2024December 20, 2023 by Jessica Averett
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Edgie Wedgies are one of the most used and affordable tools to teach kids to ski. Wondering if your child needs one? We’ll help you figure it out!

Categories Ski Gear, Ski School Resources, skiing with kids Tags edgie wedgie, ski school, ski tools

The Ultimate Guide to Cat Skiing

December 15, 2023 by Jessica Averett

Cat skiing is taking amazing backcountry skiing options and opening them up to so many people. This exciting getaway promises thrill-seeking skiers endless memories and a fantastic skiing experience.

Categories Ski Resorts Tags Backcountry Skiing, cat skiing, Snowcat Skiing

15 Best Ski Helmets for Kids and Teens in 2025

September 30, 2026December 13, 2023 by Jessica Averett
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A ski helmet is the most important piece of gear when your kids hit the slopes. Discover the safest kids ski helmets, how to properly fit a helmet, and find the best helmet for your kids!

Categories Ski Gear Tags Helmets, ski gear
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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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