1: Say hello! - Children have no problem
making new friends on holidays, its a little more difficult for adults but start by saying hello,
you never know who you will meet in a ski resort!
2: Head out early. Taking your child on a busy
slope can be daunting but they are pretty much empty first thing in the morning, get there then and
you and your children can enjoy empty pistes and you can relax!
3: Get a harness: It can be difficult to keep
your toddler close while skiing, it may look funny but a harness with a long lead can be a lifesaver
when they are first learning to ski!
4: Have an emergency plan. It can
be a simple as giving them a card with your contact and chalet details on it. Or perhaps giving them
a phone you can track or setting a pre arranged emergency meeting point. The important thing is that
there is a plan.
5: Take your child skiing with you. They will
learn plenty in ski school but there is no substitute for the real pistes. Bring your young child for
a run or two on some nice open blues and watch their confidence and skill grow!
6: Bring your swim-wear! Most of the bigger or
family orientated resorts now have indoor swimming pools which can be a great break from a day on
the slopes. Also: Hot tubs!
7: Leave your travel company do the hard work.
Most ski companies will take care of arranging all the extras (lift pass, ski hire, lessons,
transfers, childcare) for you. They will do this at the same price you would pay for if you did it
yourself but they take on all the hassle. Winner!
8: Take time for yourself. Most resorts have
excellent accredited child care facilities which means you can get off on our own or with adult
company for a few hours.
9: Go Sledding. Sledding with your children is probable the most fun one can have on the snow. There are excellent designated sledding areas in most resorts and renting a sled isn't expensive. Give it a go!.
