Moving kids to harder terrain too soon is the number one mistake ski parents make — and it can undo an entire season of progress in a single run. Here are five questions every ski parent should ask before bumping up the difficulty.
If you’ve ever stood on a bunny slope repeating “make a pizza!” while your kid stares at you blankly, there’s a $12 tool that fixes that problem almost instantly. It’s called an Edgie Wedgie, and it just might be the best thing you buy before your next ski trip.
Spring skiing is hands down the best time of year to ski with your kids — and most families don’t even know what they’re missing. Softer snow, shorter lift lines, warmer temps, and a mountain vibe that feels like a party? Here’s how to make the most of it.
Altitude sickness can take a perfectly healthy, excited kid and turn them into a headachy, nauseated mess before lunchtime, and most ski parents never see it coming. Here’s what you need to know before your next mountain trip.
Your kid’s brain isn’t keeping score of vertical feet. It’s keeping score of how skiing felt. And the last memory of the day is almost always the strongest one. Stop while they’re smiling. Leave them wanting more. That’s what builds a lifelong skier.
The first hour of your ski day determines almost everything — and most parents are completely unaware they’re sabotaging it before they ever reach the snow. Whether your kids are beginners or advanced skiers, the same principle applies: calm before progress. Here’s what to do differently starting in the parking lot.
Your kid isn’t afraid of the mountain. They’re afraid because of what they picked up from you, and you didn’t even know you were doing it. Here’s what’s actually happening on the hill, and how to fix it.
“When your kid says they don’t want to ski, they’re not trying to ruin your day. They’re communicating something. And once you figure out what that something is — fear, frustration, or just feeling powerless — the whole day can turn around.”
Your child just looked you in the eye and said “I’m not going.” You’ve got lift tickets, packed gear, and a car full of kids — and one of them is done before the day even starts. Sound familiar? Here’s exactly what to do when your child refuses to ski.
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.