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Preparing For The family ski trip

Sounds simple, doesn't it? Just pile the kids into the family vehicle, load it with extra socks, and off you go to your favorite ski resort. Uh-oh, not so fast. It's not quite that easy.

OnTheSnow.com Family Editor Shannon Luthy and her husband, Jeff, have been skiing and riding in the family way with their three children since toddler days. This snow-loving family lives in Steamboat Springs, Colo., and knows every angle of getting the kids sliding. She tackles a different subject with each new column, so don't miss any of them.

Kids and snow go together. Sort of. But, planning makes all the difference between whining and smiling. For everyone.

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

Mar 3, 2009   Comments (0)

 

Resorts offer various activities, like the FunZone at Smugglers' Notch.

Resorts Offer Family Deals For Ski Vacation Savings

Resorts realize that getting the entire family to the slopes can be monumental. Many are offering family-friendly deals. Full article

Feb 17, 2009   Comments (1)

 

Have a back-up plan of where to meet, in case your children get separated from you on the mountain.

Have A Plan In Place To Locate Lost Family Member

You and your family might not be familiar with the mountain, when you take your family on a ski vacation. What happens if someone gets lost? Full article

Feb 10, 2009   Comments (3)

 

Drop into a bowl in The Barn at Camp Woodward in Copper Mountain.

Here's How To Keep Your Teens Entertained At Ski Resorts

When you take your teens on vacation, they might not want to hang out with mom and dad all of the time. Ski towns offer options. Full article

Feb 3, 2009   Comments (2)

 

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

Jan 27, 2009   Comments (1)

 

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

Jan 20, 2009   Comments (0)

 

A whistle is a good thing to have for any young skier or rider. It can be kept next to their ski pass or lift ticket.

Good Gadgets For Your Family's Pockets To Keep Everyone Skiing Safe

The next time you are in a lift line, check out some of the gadgets around your neighbor's ski pass. Full article

Jan 13, 2009   Comments (1)

 

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

Jan 6, 2009   Comments (0)

 

Enjoy Winter Trails

Snowshoe, Cross-Country Ski Free In Colorado

Winter Trails, a free learn to snowshoe or cross-country ski program, is part of Learn a Snow Sport Month and a greta way to do something other than ride. Full article

Jan 6, 2009   Comments (0)

 

Don't always rush out to the slopes. Have some family fun. Tubing is a great option.

Fathers Give Good Advice On Skiing With Kids

Dads have to keep their crew happy when on a ski vacation. Many proud pops are full of good ideas. Full article

Dec 29, 2008   Comments (0)

 
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