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What we learned taking two children to the snow since 2023 — with the caveat that every family is different.

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Skiing at 3 and snowboarding at 5: how it started in Beaver Creek

In 2023, Eduardo and Lívia went to the snow for the first time. Each had at least three private lessons and both adapted well.

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First trip with children

A walkthrough of what we consider before leaving home. Not a list of rules; just what made sense for us.

Lessons

  • We book lessons before the trip, because slots run out in busy weeks.
  • On the first trip, each child had at least three private lessons.
  • An instructor can adjust the pace better than parents can on day one.

Breaks

  • Short days worked better than long ones.
  • Stopping before exhaustion keeps the day from ending badly.
  • An agreed meeting point helps when the group splits up.

Clothing

  • The three layers apply the same way to adults and children.
  • Long-cuff gloves and fold-free socks prevent most complaints.
  • One extra dry change in the backpack solves a lot.

Rentals

  • For growing children we rent essentially all the technical equipment.
  • Booking rentals in advance usually shortens the day-one queue.
  • Checking boot fit before leaving the shop saves time later.

Food

  • We carry water and something simple to eat in the backpack.
  • Eating lunch early usually means shorter queues.
  • Cold and altitude change appetite; it helps to have an alternative.

Expectations

  • A first trip is not about skiing difficult runs.
  • A tired child doesn't learn; a happy child comes back next year.
  • Each child chose their own discipline, which reduced comparisons.

Privacy

  • We publish names, but photos of the children are kept to a minimum.
  • We don't expose school, routine, full birth date or real-time location.
  • The children appear only in short editorial notes, not as formal authors.

This site does not offer medical advice. The ages mentioned describe our own experience and are not a recommendation for every child.

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