Taking my daughter skiing for the first time this weekend

That is kinda what tomorrow is all about. Though it is going to be a bit chilly tomorrow. Highs in the upper 20's low 30's in the mountains. But with a helmet, goggles, plenty of layers and a baklava she should be warm.

ETA: I am wearing same setup so hopefully I am too.

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Originally Posted by tmleadr03

I have heard a basin is a harder place to start out?

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We started our 3 yo at A-basin last year in half days. She loved it and did great with the instructors. There will be kids her age learning with her. She rode the lift after 4lessons at 3yo! It is well worth the money. We are doing it again this year. She is already excited when we traded in her boots and skis for new ones. Get the 4 half day lessons and rent skis from Colorado ski and golf yearly used trade in program. If you wait it almost is twice the cost. There feet grow so fast. Also, you get there early beating the traffic and leave early beating the traffic. It's only an hour drive.

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Originally Posted by Stevensje

We started our 3 yo at A-basin last year in half days. She loved it and did great with the instructors. There will be kids her age learning with her. She rode the lift after 4lessons at 3yo! It is well worth the money. We are doing it again this year. She is already excited when we traded in her boots and skis for new ones. Get the 4 half day lessons and rent skis from Colorado ski and golf yearly used trade in program. If you wait it almost is twice the cost. There feet grow so fast. Also, you get there early beating the traffic and leave early beating the traffic. It's only an hour drive.

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If she likes it we have access to the base. So I am going to hit them up for the ski rental and season lift tickets. About 300 for her for the season for lift tickets, skis, and boots. And the pass includes multiple ski resorts.

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Originally Posted by tmleadr03

If she likes it we have access to the base. So I am going to hit them up for the ski rental and season lift tickets. About 300 for her for the season for lift tickets, skis, and boots. And the pass includes multiple ski resorts.

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We got 4 lessons 4 you at $240 at ski expo for the 4yo. Then 2 four packs for my wife and I and 4 pack transferable to split 2 more days to ski with the kids. Season rentals $75.

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Originally Posted by buffalobo

FWIW, with the grand kids, a morning beginner class without parents and grand parents, lunch, then the afternoon with family on the long easy green(most all the ski areas have one) worked great.

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This. Go enjoy your morning, and avoid frustration for the both of you.

Just got done with her class and eating lunch. She was awesome! I had a blast! First time on the slopes in 12 years and I did a blue run today.

Congrats Dad! Glad to hear she had a great time.