Take your children skiing: tips to enjoy the mountain with boys

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We are here in Canada in the middle of winter, the perfect time to go to the slopes. For mountain enthusiasts with young children, it can be as discouraging as that First camping trip Or survive the first flight with a baby.

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It is not an easy task of teaching your children to the ski or snowboard and being connected with challenges. As with all things in parenthood, however, it can be extremely worthwhile. Follow these simple tips to ensure a smooth, mostly stress -free day in the snow.

6 tips to get your children on the mountain

Start small (really small)

Keep your expectations low for the first trips. Be satisfied with making you a short slope in all your winter clothing, helmets, safety glasses, boots and skis or snowboards and one or two travel or two while you run next to or behind them. Leave your own skis or boards for the first trips at home. Use gentle slopes or rabbits to give you time to familiarize yourself with the new environment and the new equipment.

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Have fun

Armed with the knowledge that your children do not take long on skis or boards (with 10 minutes of bursts) on the first trips, plan to integrate fun and age -appropriate games into your day and to keep them as much winter equipment as possible. Think of Snowman Building, ride the gondola up and down (if you are in a resort), schnitzel hunts or just simple natural walks and explorations.

Praise your efforts

Children love positive reinforcements – It is science! A victory is a victory – celebrate the big and little ones on their trip. Make sure that your children feel safe and supported at any time.

Prioritize your pace and listen to your hints

Just like a trip to the grocery store, you can go south if your child is hungry or tired, Pay attention to your energy and hunger levels. Let them eat a large, balanced breakfast (I see them, parents of keyless eaters) and Pocket snacks or a bag. Keep them hydrated, plan nap and offer many breaks.

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Consider a professional lesson

As I said, it is nothing weaker when they teach their children to ski or snowboard. There were many times that I had to apologize politely to scream a tree. It can be frustrating and overwhelming for parents and children. The attitude of a qualified instructor can be a great advantage for the general learning of the child and give the parents a (urgently needed) break.

If you are lucky enough to live or visit BC, we were completely overwhelmed by the Lessons of the children's snow school at Whistler Blackcomb. Our three-year-old is inscribed in the Weekly Kids Club program, which represents an incredible price-performance ratio-is cheaper than a babysitter and you learn a new ability and are fed. The measure of care, experience and patience is unsurpassed. Anyone who can put four or five small children on the skis is a real angel. We also have a nice break to explore the area in Whistler, often for that, to explore it for that for that Top resort in Canada.

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Get the right gear

All ski or snowboard equipment should be comfortable and adequately fit, but nothing is true than if you find a small child. Make sure you are meticulous to ensure that your child remains dressed for the day without tearing off objects or layers.

The best children ski and snowboarding equipment

Snowboard and ties: Children's burton after school special snowboard -A snowboard and binding combination, the After -School -Special is famous here. You cannot hit the mountain without seeing how many mini groms hike through the hill with a tiny board in your hand. Both board and ties are super soft, open up and learned a child's play.

Snowboard boots: Kids' Burton Mini Grom Snowboard boots – We love the oversized hook and the oversized grinding that make the pull of these children child's play. The boots are soft and flexible, which makes them a winner for several hours of wear. They start as small as 7c.

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Skier and bonds: Rossignol Experience W Pro Skier with Team 4 GW B76 Ski Bindings Junior are specially developed with a junior flex and rocker profile to make learning easier and they are currently 30 percent discount. Try Facebook Marketplace for good business if you are not sure whether your little one wants to continue with the sport.

Basic layers: Icebreaker Has 100 percent natural merino wool to keep children warm on the snow. We love that Children merino 200 oasis warmth of leggings Paired with the Children Merino 200 Oasis Langarm Crewe Thermal Top.

Midlayer: The layers of cold weather is important for everyone who enjoys snow sports (read ours Complete shift manual). We grab the Smartwool Kids' Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip Boxed For our second layer, another 100 percent piece of merino that helps with natural welding management, noise resistance and temperature regulation. On extra cold days we also add a second layer of floors. Try that Smartwool Kids' Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottom Boxed.

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Outerlayer: We tried many and our favorites have changed in old age. She started on a snowboard at the age of two and wore one part Mec toaster Bunting suit Since we knew that we were on the road for such short outbreaks. This ensured that no snow in the pants or back in the back.

We slowly switched to something easier and easier on and off. We love Jacket isolated northern facial child freedomWhat is equipped with a lot of functions, including “Good to Grow” cuffs that stretch when your child gets bigger, a powder skirt and a safe, cut pass bag. We combine that with the Columbia Kids' Adventure Ride II BibWhat we find as the highest quality that are the most cheapest children's bibs on the market.

Tie: We love the ultra-disputed and warm Polar -Krapfen -Junior by Canadan Brand Buff. You have many funny colors to choose from.

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Helmet and safety glasses: Protecting the child's head is of the utmost importance. So look for a helmet with MIPS technology (a specially developed impact absorbing foam liner) like that Giro Spur Combo Pack toddler Ski helmet and safety glasses. The Giro protective glasses do not absorb and is delivered with the purchase of your helmet.

Ski and snowboard training cable tree: The launch pad If a training belt about your child's clothing to control your speed is complete with a shock-absorbing bungee leash held by the parents or caregiver.

Edgie Wedgie: A must for new skiers. This small device attaches the ski tips together to keep them in a snow pad position or “pizza” because I always scream. It is great to keep the speeds low for beginners and less stress for the parents.

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