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2023North America
Beaver Creek/Avon
United States
The first trip with the children. Eduardo, then 5, started snowboarding; Lívia, then 3, started skiing.
Who travelled
Fernando, Lorena, Eduardo and Lívia.
Discipline
Ski (Lorena and Lívia) and snowboard (Fernando and Eduardo).
What we know
- Year of the trip: 2023.
- Destination: Beaver Creek/Avon, United States.
- Eduardo started snowboarding at 5; Lívia started skiing at 3.
- Each child had at least three private lessons.
- Both adapted well.
What we still need to fill in
- Names of ski schools and instructors.
- Full daily routine and breaks.
- Final list of clothing and rentals used.
Preparation
- Private lessons booked before the trip.
- Clothing organised with the three-layer method.
- Adjusted expectations: short days and plenty of breaks.
What we learned
- Three private lessons gave the children enough of a base to enjoy the rest of the trip.
- Each child chose their own discipline, which reduced comparisons.
- This is what worked for our family — it is not an age recommendation for every child.
Provisional gallery
The images in this gallery are generic and illustrative. Family photos have not been published yet.
Related articles
- Skiing at 3 and snowboarding at 5: how it started in Beaver Creek
- Snow clothing for children
- What to buy and what to rent
The images in this gallery are generic and illustrative. Family photos have not been published yet.