6 Year Old Skis Amazing Terrain | Adventure Parenting

[@denisetarabori553]

What I loved about this video is that it was all about Luca! I’m a middle sister and I often felt invisible growing up. My first born sister was great at everything she did. My younger sister was the sweet (baby), adorable one. My way to be seen and heard was to be louder, funnier, and sadly, to be challenging at times But my family role was peacemaker. Luca has awesome form and style and is a very talented skier. It’s nice to see him being highlighted. Great parenting, good on you!

[@tjjohns1465]

"Showing up for them in the best way you know how." That is what it's all about☺️ we can all only wish that someone will be that person for us. It's great to see Luca having special time with you. These vlogs are so inspiring, I find myself getting emotional sometimes. Maybe because of all the craziness going on in our world today. I love that you have those moments of awareness and reflection on your parenting skills of what's working to best help each child thrive. 💕☺️

[@irenehuibers1528]

He seems to enjoy the time alone with you, and he skis so so good 😊

[@iamnotabot961]

I like how he rides smooth, you can already notice he will be a skier with style. he already has some very good movements and postures considering the terrain. He is at his best when riding between the trees. congrats to him 🙌

[@Ana-tu5oo]

I can see ( from outside) that Luca is the bravest of the three. Shy and quiet but sweet and heartfelt . He reminds me so much of my husband. You can see Luca listening to you all talk and processing it. I see him as a deep thinker. Agust is so confident and well poised, caring and strong. Aria is sweet, funny, adorable and brave, very independent. I can see how the oldest and youngest are easier to “descipher”. But if Luca is anything like my husband, I can tell you the extra work to know him is worth the patience and alone talks under the stars ( i think he would appreciate). We both love watching you and your family, and you all give us comfort and hope in challenging times for us. Thank you all so much!!!

[@ThatMountainLife]

Thanks for the meaningful and thoughtful comment! Your pretty accurate in your description.

[@michaeldrummey2754]

I am 59, have taught my 3 boys and taught skiing for 10 years. I now work Mountain Safety and Lifts. My wife is our ski school director and on the Eastern Advanced Childrens Educators Team and a PSIA Examiner, and has been with the mountain over 30 years. My oldest is a freestyle instructor, my middle is ski patrol and my youngest is an instructor as well. I have exposure to very talented instructors and many parents. You sir, are amazing, your children too. I wish I could bottle up and share with all skiing parents the ways you help your children thrive and be their very best. You have given them the tools at such a young age to succeed and live their very best lives. Never ever under estimate how amazing a teacher and father you are. I have seen many, you are top one percent. Bravo.

[@ThatMountainLife]

Thanks Michael! Appreciate the kind and thoughtful comment.

[@marksullivan5885]

Luca might be a little tough getting into the gate, but after it opens he is a daredevil. He inspires me. He is so talented and smooth.

[@ND-ev6zz]

“Luca, what do you think it is?” “Frozen trees.” 😂. He skis so well, then I see him inside drinking hot chocolate, and I go, “Oh my gosh, that’s right. He’s only six” 😲

[@Nomrtm]

That cracked me up..” frozen trees”. I’m gonna use that one. Thanks Luca!

[@adrienedenise9973]

I loved the one on one time you spend with your kids. It reminds me of my dad. Such nice memories and I know your kids will have those memories as well.☺️

[@kateclark7388]

You are such a sweet, gentle, and patient parent… so beautiful to see and watch. I’m also a middle child of 3 girls., and I totally understand the middle child thing! So excited for u and your family and all your adventures ahead! I’m jealous looks so fun!

[@DHen-ye2iv]

Its great that you don’t easily give in to his resistance. What a smooth skier he is, having fun. Sometimes children resist not because they don’t want to go but they secretly enjoy the prodding and gentle pleading. It makes them feel special. You are right, parents know their own children best and they are all unique.

[@ZiioupChloe]

I’m a middle kid myself, second of 4, and I would also resist quite a bit. I clearly did not “feel” activities the same way my siblings would, and just didn’t function the same way! My mom understood that and would approach things a little different so that it’d suit me and be fun “my way” sometimes :) that’s all it took really

[@EK-fy5fl]

I’ve said it before and I repeat - Luca is awsome. An independent soul here too.

[@shainah.6388]

This is the definition of great parenting right here. Spending time with them, watching them thrive and having so much fun. While I never got that dad to spend time with me, I made a vow to myself that when I have kids, to raise them in a way where they can thrive to their fullest potential!

[@hykim6412]

Amazing parenting skill not to forget to focus on each of your child. Different child, different approaching and different parenting skill, not ignore. I am also 2nd/middle child. I was left quite often and was told it’s because my personality. But always wanted attention. So glad/happy to see Luca only video here. Luca will remember and appreciate when he’s older!

[@joyalexander5842]

LUCA!! My middle child twin! I understand how he feels about not always wanting to go and do. Dad let me tell you, you are doing exactly right about pulling him out to do things. Because once he does get out he is amazing. Just watching him go down that pocket made me gasp and hold my breath. You must be very proud that he did that run. I heard the pleasure in his voice of being a challenge for YOU to keep up with him. That just made my heart sing!! Your doing good Dad! GO LUCA! GO!!! 😁

[@grantlingley5099]

Luca is an amazing skier and a great kid! Good going Mom and Dad and Luca too!!!

[@mzmz7039]

Is Luca shy and quiet? Middle child sometimes gets the least attention. He skies like an expert. Please share more videos of Luca.

[@venitabucceri8435]

This young man is 6 going on 100!!! They are too precious at this age❣❣❣ And they grow up so fast!!! Well done, Luca, in skiing some serious slopes!!! You absolutely ROCK, young man.

[@katescrimgeour3884]

I know nothing about skiing and don't know how to ski, but it was really pleasing to watch Luca at about minute 5:30 when he was coming down the Morning Glory section - he was so smooth. And as for parenting - some kids will always need a nudge and I think he will be comfortable resisting when he really doesn't want to because you are warm, encouraging and respectful to him. Your kids are a credit to you.

[@PoofessorP]

Thanks for not forcing him to ski, when I had been skiing for 16 years ever since I could walk I got tired of it. But my parents always forced me to go, so I started to hate skiing. Eventually I was able to stop and so for a few years I didn’t go at all, but this season I’m hooked on skiing and go every single day.

[@ThatMountainLife]

🙌

[@caroltaylor9499]

Luca you’re a ⭐️ we. All follow our own path ❤

[@jstagrl1544]

We thought our youngest was just a homebody, but we figured out that it was all the prep (loading up gear, changing clothes, etc.) that was the issue not the activity. We changed some things we were doing, now it’s a bit better and she’s more excited to go.

[@ThatMountainLife]

Yes! I've asked him and all the layers and gear is a turn off for him.

[@jstagrl1544]

@@ThatMountainLife my husband and I had a good giggle about what these little balls of energy decide is just too much effort. Going for a trail bike ride is good times. Changing clothes for said ride, too much effort. 😂. We started prepacking and loading the car early and setting out all clothes needed in one place. The clothes was our biggest struggle. So instead of dressing in two different places (her room and then mud room for outer layers) we moved it all to one place and set everything out ready to dress ahead of time. It seems to have helped a bit.

[@KWHCoaster]

Even for me as an adult, that can be what can keeps me home and not going out. After a mountain bike outing, I prep for the next ride. So when the mood hits, I can just grab my water, cycling backpack, helmet and out the door. No excuses.

[@gaylacrisler9818]

That kid is GOOOOOD!

[@lucafriends567]

It's true when you said that every parent is an expert on their own child. Love that you are trying to be supportive and trying to push him outside of his comfort zone!

[@scotty2307]

Luca really has a lot of good technique for a little kid. In the trees you can really see how he controls his speed, and turns his upper body in the direction he wants to go. His movements are really crisp and snappy in the turns. I would bet that he would do well on a downhill slalom course.

[@yem2002]

gotta love Luca❤️ amazing boy❤️

[@magicman9486]

wtg luca. you are the best skier. way better than this grandpa. keep up the awesome job. so proud of you.

[@peterwalker6878]

That kid can ski!! You can tell he's going to be really good. One of the young guys trying wrangle the chute when he's 15.

[@audreyelizabethmellor6805]

Well done Luca great job 👏

[@TashaEvans-g2g]

Luca is such an amazing skiier! Keep doing your best and I love your famiyl!

[@zangeresisira4717]

Must be tough not being the little one anymore but yet still being a bit to little to be one of the big ones. So brave on that rope en doing the hard turns... Hard to imagine he is only 6 years old. What a proud daddy you must be :) Good job Luca!!!

[@bobwalker200]

Great ⛷Luca 👏👏

[@JoeMaxFpv]

So awesome! I’m up at killington VT with my 6yr old. This is his 6th time skiing and he already rides blue squares all day and some black diamonds!! He’s a ripper in the moguls and loves it. My other two boys tried and had no focus. Where this one is a sponge and takes everything I explain and applies it. It’s such a rewarding proud moment to see them apply the knowledge and shine. We just had a 24” storm and rode powder all day and so many people were commenting on this tiny 39” boy shredding the black diamond moguls. I have the best time with my little guy and can’t wait until he gets a few more seasons under his belt and really turns on the gas pedal. Riding has become the greatest bonding experience for us and I would t trade it for the world. Awesome video and I can’t wait to show him your sons techniques and have him see a boy his age ripping, I’m sure he will use the details he picks up from watching. 🤟

[@mariemusellak7939]

I have just 2 boys but my youngest definitely was a 'challenge' so i completely understand. So important that you spend one on one time with him. My youngest is now 19 and it's amazing how much he has become a man. Very different from my oldest son still. Very determined and driven so keep it up

[@wellslj]

Luca did amazing!

[@sylviebrindamour6980]

Yep, my middle child who is now 32 always kept telling me she has the middle child syndrome. She always kept me on my toes and went through life to the beat of her own drum.

[@lorinaw3001]

What a boy Luca is - a good skier too - ty ty

[@oykleppe]

All your kids are so good at skiing

[@dm9946]

I have 1 girl 1 boy and they are totally different. What work why my oldest doesn't work with my youngest. For sure you never stop learning and it's a challenge, it's hard but it's the most amazing thing.. my kids are my everything ❤️ I just hope when they grow up they see it.. You and your wife are doing amazing job parenting, gives me inspiration to do more activities with my kids. Thank you

[@fuzzyhair321]

Luca sounds like a kid who would love painting, reading about dragons and wizards. Maybe try getting him to read the hobbit. I have the feeling he might be a more creative type character than the out going brother. It's why he just takes to skiing well. Once out his shell he will nail life

[@doggytheanarchist7876]

I get the sense that it's a chemistry thing. You bond easier with the kids who are more like you are. I'm a bit more like Luca, and so is my kid, so we have extraordinary good connection and communication, even now when they are 17. Where as the other parent is more impulsive and outgoing and "wild" that doesn't make them a worse parent at all, but it does mean that some things are harder for them, in the parenting department.

[@margaretscleong]

Love ur channel..what great philosophy u impart..what great kids u have!! Luca is awesome & so brave & skilful at 6 👏😍😍😍

[@msantello1]

LOVE this, Luca is amazing and your parenting of him is amazing too. He is so embodied, so skilled, what a fabulous life you are giving your children. TY! (but the music part was a bit too loud compared to your voices :🙂)

[@curlysue29]

Great parenting!!! 💕

[@lisazabriskie7916]

I have 3 too, and yes, the middle is in a world of his own.

[@katharinaherold4357]

You are amazing. I wish I could have done that with my dad when I was a child.

[@kathrynshelley3806]

Yep! I have 3 kids. My youngest was a challenge-actually she still is, as an adult!

[@elkemariariesen]

Luca du bist eine sehr guter Skifahrer für dein Alter. Super schwere Pisten gemeistert! ✌️🤩

[@Nomrtm]

I’m #5 in a family of ten children, I totally kept to myself building models and reading books.

[@hariclia]

Amazing Luca 🎉🎊

[@KmmBev]

He's a zoomer! The open glades look so much fun! Here in VT out trails our narrow and dense.

[@katemckenzie1115]

Luca is amazing as well ! Fantastic watching him ski.

[@gilesworkshop]

I very rarely comment on videos. Luca is only 6 and already has great lateral separation, for a 6-year old that is amazing.

[@ThatMountainLife]

Thanks for commenting on this one! 👊

[@juliemartin8849]

I have two children and they couldn’t be more opposite, lol. Love them both the same. Wouldn’t life be boring if we were all cut from the same cloth? Thank goodness for diversity!

[@maximilianschasler220]

Amazing Luca! :)

[@chrisdouglass7962]

He's a little scary but very endearing ☺️❤️

[@joylee8153]

5:23 so funny!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@savedbygrace2397]

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[@ThatMountainLife]

I have heard about it but never looked into I closely. I'll check it out!

[@joannehart7145]

We had 3 kids and every one of them were totally different. But they all ended up very successful in their careers, but very different paths

[@barbarab.6818]

Braver than me!

[@patisteingass7656]

Your videos bring joyful tears to my eyes! Love these❤️

[@carmengomez287]

awesome Lucas

[@knndyskful]

It’s crazy to think he’s only 6, it’s we didn’t know I’d figure he’s like 12-14 or something I continue to be jealous of these amazing 🤩 ski adventures thank you for sharing ❤️

[@elizabethwigle1038]

Thanks for sharing!

[@zangeresisira4717]

Wow your video made me realize that my laptop has stereo sound hahaha...

[@yuezhao9674]

Love all your videos, your kids are amazing

[@charlsiefine3377]

Atta boy Luca!!! Big send my man!

[@tanviii506]

❤❤❤

[@gw10gt1]

send it luca

[@joylee8153]

My three sons are quite different too!!! and middle child needs special love too. I have a secret code with my middle son that means l love you most. Guess what it is! It's a wink! it's so easy but he looks happy whenever I wink to him.

[@joyalexander5842]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@junepeyer1200]

❤️ more great adventures. Ok, as the absolute middle child of seven kids myself with a little bit of psych, Family Systems Theory with the belief that there IS credence in birth order theory, I’m convinced middle kids can be very different. If one examines the order of the middle child with three kids, you likely find the first child because they are first is a parent’s first experience with a new adventure involving a child. Adventurous parents likely encourage that in the first kid. Then the middle child is confronted with a sibling who knows the ropes. The second child may appear less ‘adventurous’ kind of allowing the first child to guide and sometimes carry the show, yet all the while asserting his/her own brand independence to set himself apart. As the third comes along, the middle child transitions from youngest to now floating between the baby and oldest. I believe at this point the middle can become one who marches to a very different drum. After all- the oldest has the most experience as a kid in the family and the baby is- well- the baby. Middles often will be what I like to call the pillar (center balance in a classic old scale) to the three siblings. The middle will often act as a rigger to the children ahead and behind..much like the old school classic balance for weighing things! Thanks for letting me prattle on…I love Family Systems and Birth Order Theories!!! Love y’all! ❤️

[@ThatMountainLife]

Thanks for sharing. In my experience this rings true!

[@junepeyer1200]

@@ThatMountainLife 😊⛷❤️

[@emillundby7041]

6:40 OUCH!!!

[@mattylee999]

Ahahaha that little go pro incident was hilarious 🤣😂🤣

[@onmybike8204]

Luka shows typical issues of a Sandwich child . I know that exacetly because l am also a middle child . Gabi from Germany

[@kimhollands8856]

Why are there tyres embedded into the slop please? Great video

[@rocknharmony]

Beautiful Vid! your son skies so well! (and you of course :-)) btw - how do you hold the camera? is it attached with a stick to your helmet?

[@nancyroland6503]

I have 7 and they are all different

[@richardjohnson9037]

How long have you been skiing

[@ThatMountainLife]

30/35 of my years!

[@richardjohnson9037]

🥶

[@lindahongkongcambodia783]

Hi!

[@prismwashere]

I have to ask where’s Luca while you are spending all this time describing him to us 😶 did he load up? Is he off camera building a snowman w/o you? Maybe he’s got his own vlog going about living with parents who vlog 😂

[@ThatMountainLife]

Haha he was in the car! My vlogging clip took about 3 min.

[@richardjohnson9037]

😂

[@Zwei327]

Fun times! I'm not sure he hit the tree - looks like he did not. But I am sure that the sentence in your narrative " ... just Luca and I!" should be corrected to " ... just Luca and me!" To ALWAYS get the pronoun correct, simply say the sentence to yourself WITHOUT the other noun (Luca, in this case). Then your ear will tell you the correct pronoun. Proper use of pronouns is becoming a lost art of good grammar.