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The best advice anyone can give you is to get the kids into ski school early and often. Even the top ski professionals – the ones who can teach anyone to ski or ride – draw the line with their own children (or spouses, by the way). But, here's our take on getting the kids on the slopes and enjoying this lifetime sport from an early age.

Be patient with your kids after their lesson, and don't take them on terrain that is too difficult for them to handle.

Mom And Dad Tips For Teaching Kids After Ski Lessons

Once your kids have had lessons, they're ready to ski with you. The pros have some tips to make it go smoothly. Full article

 

Early snow at Canaan Valley Resort.

Ski School Director At Canaan Says Take A Lesson

Connecticut native learned to ski in the New England woods. Full article

 

Skiers in Steamboat Springs practice box jumps for dryland training.

Get Your Family In Shape For Ski Season

You and the kids need to be physically ready for your upcoming ski vacation. Full article

 

Keeping the kids happy is key to a good family vacation. Image courtesy of Park City Mountain Resort.

Where Kids Play And Learn To Ski

The key to a good family vacation is keeping the kids happy. Every mom and dad will vouch for that. Most ski areas have nurseries and ski schools available. There is also... Full article

 

Teaching young kids to ski can be a delicate endeavor.

Why Isn't My Toddler Ripping At Three?

Every kid is different and, if you introduce skiing in a positive way, your child will most likely develop a life long love for the sport. Full article

 

Maddy Schaffrick flies high at Copper Mountain, and competes for the U.S. Snowboard Team. Photo by Chris Owen.

Snowboarding Or Skiing For The Kids? Here's How To Decide

Kids are taking up snowboarding at a younger age, thanks to improved technology. How do you know whether you have a skier or a snowboarder? Full article

 

Kids ages two to four especially benefit from a ski harness.

Giving Little Kids The Edge On Snow

Different devices are available to help the littlest of kids learn to ski. Full article

 

Take turns on the table tops, rails and pipe when in the park. Photo by Aryeh Copa.

Practice Terrain Park Etiquette And Respect For Riders

Aretha Franklin said it best when she sang about "Respect." It's what you need if you're hanging out in the terrain park. Full article

 

A snowboarder jibs at Boreal Jibassic Pro Invitational Oct. 25, 2008.

Avoid Terrain Park Trouble By Staying Safe

The growing trend at resorts is the terrain park, which is the area of the mountain that younger skiers and snowboarders love. New guidelines have been developed to keep the parks safe.... Full article

 

A cat track is an easy run, typically with beginners and ski school classes.

Safety First For Kids Skiing On Cat Tracks

Hit the trail with the kids, and for many of the littlest kids, that means your favorite "cat track." Full article

 
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