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How to teach your child to ski?

This is a vacation they will remember! The first descents, the speed, the first turns, starting to ski can't be forgotten. But you have to learn how to do it. Here are some tips to help you.

At what age can my child start skiing?

At the Ski Family, we offer group ski lessons for children from 5 years old. Your children will be in a ski class with young skiers who have the same ski experience as him.

How to start the course with peace of mind?

Sometimes, at the beginning of the week, the parents accompanying their children are more stressed than the children themselves.

If this sounds like you, don't worry! Here are some tips to help you get through your first few classes with ease:

If your child is used to playing, running, and doing some physical activities regularly, this is a good sign! He or she will quickly have fun on the slopes.

And of course the most important thing is to want to! Progress on your child's skis will be much faster if your child enjoys it.

Before arriving at the resort, build up the excitement a bit and show your kids a short video of a beginner's ski lesson. This can also calm down the most anxious kids.

Don't forget the right equipment:

When you arrive in the resort, after having dropped off your belongings in your accommodation, your next step is to rent your equipment. You just have to tell the skiman the level of your children so that he can offer you the right equipment for your children to start skiing.

In addition to the equipment, you can give your children a small bottle of water and a cereal bar that they will be happy to find in the chairlift. In case of bad weather, the instructor can bring your children to a refuge to warm up. In this case, he or she will be happy to find in his or her pocket a good hot chocolate.

The ski equipment is heavy!

The equipment can be impressive and a bit cumbersome for a child who is new to skiing. So it's important that your children learn to become familiar with their equipment. If you can, start by teaching them how to put on skis properly and how to walk with skis and poles. If possible, let your children wear their own equipment, as this is the first step in learning to ski.

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Safety is a priority!

When children start skiing, it is essential to start them on the right slopes for their safety. This can be either by the kindergarten or by the green slopes which join the edge of the resort. They will have to stay all week on marked slopes, adapted to their level.

The course is the safest and most efficient option to start! This way, the instructor is always within earshot of your child. At the Ski Family we offer safe group ski lessons to introduce your child to the sport of skiing. Our instructors pay particular attention to the students, thanks to courses composed of an average of 6 children.

Why learn with a professional instructor?

The goal is for your child to enjoy the pleasures of skiing quickly and safely. Ski lessons given by a ski school will allow them to reach this level more quickly than if you teach them yourself.

The mountain has its risks! The role of the instructor is to teach skiing but also to familiarize the children with the dangers of the mountain.

You too are on vacation! Take advantage of the time when your children are learning to ski to rest or of course, to ski :)

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