Taking my daughter skiing for the first time this weekend

Any advice?

I figure we are spending the day on the bunny hill, or at least the morning. It has been about 7 years since I hit the slopes myself. Though I was a high blue/low diamond when I was. Of course that was mostly on East coast hills so here I am probably a high bunny hill/low blue...

I think I can pass on the snow plow and turning. Pretty straight forward. Make it as much fun as possible so she enjoys herself and wants to do more.

ETA: She is five. I am getting her some nice short skis, probably getting myself some short ones too to make it easier for me with her.

My ex was a racer..... She's crazy though. If you see her, kindly wave at her for me.... If you get what I mean.

Sent from my teepee using smoke signals.

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.

I like Loveland for begginers and classes. Their kids learning program is second to none. Both my sons hadd their firts lessons there and the level of confidence they had after the first day was amazing.

I used to be a ski instructor MANY years ago and I taught kids.
My advice is to enroll her into a ski school. Don't try teaching her yourself - teaching family and friends is a bad idea.
Usually the best way to teach them is by playing 'games' on skis - that way you're not preaching to them!

Good luck and have fun!

I'd also suggest a 1/2 day group lesson to start. I used to teach skiing and was amazed how much better it worked when it *wasn't* a parent trying to teach their kids. My brother is a much better skier than me, but his girls still initially learned quicker with me.

FWIW

A Basin has a sale on lessons right now and their kiddie hills open tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by kawiracer14

A Basin has a sale on lessons right now and their kiddie hills open tomorrow.

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

So, IMHO.

Wait till Loveland Basin is open. (It might be...)

Rent her some equipment in Denver, I think it was $12 for his skis/boots, and it will be about $25 for both of you for 1 lift at Loveland Basin. Best bang for your buck. I took my my son last spring just after he turned 3 and it was perfect.

You can do it dad. Take her up and make sure she likes it before spending money on lessons. Here is a vid from my boys first time up last spring. Have fun with a father daughter day!

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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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.