How to Teach Your Kids To Ski | 3 Tips from a Mountain Ski Dad

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@johns3106 2 жыл бұрын

I see lots of parents who forget that skiing with their little one is NOT a day for Mom and Dad to be “skiing”…it is a day to enjoy being with your kid, introducing them to something you love. Do it well, and the kids will be on demanding terrain before you know it! (keep in mind that means a few years, not a couple of days). My daughter started shuffling around the yard on XC skis at age 2; by age 10 she could follow me almost anywhere, and now,at age 20 she rips the whole mountain! (I have a hard time keeping up!). We always progressed slowly and set small achievable goals…riding the lift for the first time, going to the top of the mountain the first time, first black diamond, first little cliff jump, first time out of bounds etc. Each new step was a great, memorable day for both of us!

@kdh613 2 жыл бұрын

Parents really need to keep this in mind, especially fast forward 5-10 years and that "little one" will be out skiing mom and dad, having to ski easier terrain then he/she wants to at slower pace so they can have a family ski day

@markhavig641 Жыл бұрын

I ❤ these videos and comments. But I just want to bring some focus to “black diamonds”, “double black diamonds”, etc. Do we refer to green runs as “green circle” runs? No, we don’t. Do we refer to blue runs as “blue square” runs? No, we don’t. So, why do we refer to black runs as “black diamonds”? Yes, they are difficult to ski, but why not just refer to them as “black runs”, or “double black runs”?

@johns3106 Жыл бұрын

@@markhavig641 I think there are plenty of folks (if not most) who would refer to the most challenging in-bounds runs as “double blacks” rather than “double black diamonds”. I would agree that the lingering designation of “black diamond ” (instead of just calling them “hard runs) is a bit odd, but I do hear newbies refer to “blue squares” periodically. For me (at the risk of being called elitist) the “black” runs stand apart…as they’re the runs that begin to hold my interest…in my mind, the “greens” and “blues” are all lumped together as “easy cruisers” (i.e…not very interesting or challenging)…each black (“expert”) run has its own character, while easier trails all seem the same (to me). But, the real reason I used the “black diamond” reference in my original comment is due to the fact that for a 9-year-old it is a VERY big deal and is VERY exciting the first time a youngster skis a “BLACK DIAMOND”!

@quagsire2007 Жыл бұрын

@@markhavig641i think a lot of it boils down to how it sound. If I say "I don't like the blacks" it sounds super racist, but if I say "I don't like black diamonds" it's not racist anymore.

@IzumisChild 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a parent or trying to teach a child or myself to ski but I still sat here and watched the entire video cause I love your content!

@ThatMountainLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! Thanks for the view!

@elkemariariesen 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍💝

@MyBridgestone24 11 ай бұрын

Ski instructor and patroller. You got it - low expectations, keep it short, and have fun. Also, like you said, don’t be proud - if you are not a competent skier yourself then take a few lessons and up your skills before you try to teach anyone anything.

@Eggson1 2 жыл бұрын

I was only 492 months old when I started to learn how to ski, and these tips are definitely applicable to my experience.

@dominic_ai 3 күн бұрын

Bro thats like 41, gotta wait till at least 500 months

@haimbenjamin6560 2 жыл бұрын

taking my 4 year old for the first time later this week. Ngl, we're a bit nervous but I've got 4-5 days planned of super simple (micro-terrain), super short (~1hr sessions), FUN (hot chocolate, snacks, movies, video games, fireworks!). Thanks for sharing!

@ThatMountainLife 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Keep it simple, fun and short!

@williammalcolm1042 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the next 2 videos! I’m taking my almost 2 year old this Monday up to the ski resort

@alejandrocorral9305 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video! I’m teaching my daughter to ski this season, got her out at 16 months and can not agree more on the importance of the right terrain and making it fun.

@ryanverveer4976 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more about keeping your expectations low! We casually started our 4 year on the hill last season and are super thrilled to see him progress to awesome wedge turns this season! Great Vids!

@kevinhoward4245 2 жыл бұрын

All your videos are a joy to watch. They make my heart smile.

@hikingcloud 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely, I love your videos and encouraged to take my 3 year old Skiing this year!

@sheilascoyne861 2 жыл бұрын

It’s all about the fun and quality time, that’s when learning becomes just a fun time and life building life lessons.🙌🙌🙌

@austinado16 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice, and I've been enjoying watching your shorts of the adventures! You and your wife are doing an amazing job! I'm 59 and learned at age 3. Both my parents were outstanding skiers. I taught our daughter at about age 5 and we had a blast together. She skied with poles from the start, and I'd position her in front of me, but between my skies. I sang the GodZilla theme song to her (we used to watch all the original black and white Godzilla movies) as we cruised along. She's 23 now and still loves skiing.

@hawlikd 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, my Dad broke every one of these rules . . . Lol, my first experience on the ski hill at 3 years old was terrible. But I stuck with it and loved skiing ever since.

@ThatMountainLife 2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely possible to stick it out and push through some hardships!

@jasongeving7180 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome video! I feel like some of this should be self-explanatory, but I love thorough explanations. Great reminders, and I am going to implement your ideas. Really appreciate you making this video with hands-on video/experience.

@therealronswanson 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this, im about to start teaching my soon to be 4 year old daughter. what is your oppinion on harnesses? some people are for and some are against. ive been looking into the launch pad hook ease im combination with their wedge ease.

@ThatMountainLife 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted my kids to be as independent skiing as soon as possible. No harness for us. Sticking on super mellow terrain eliminates the need for a harness. I'm going to talk about that in my next tutorial video.

@philip1065 10 ай бұрын

Im what I would consider an expert skier and advanced snowboarder.....i still put my son in a couple lessons.... a lot of kids respond/listen better to someone that isn't there parents when it comes to learning skills, and a certified instructor will often have better training and techniques for instruction that we don't know/have due to their experience teaching..... once my son got a couple of base things down (he is 6 btw) im now working with him on the easier greens and he is doing great, just keeping it positive and super high energy, encourage him to try something more each time but re-assuring him that he doesn't have to do anything he is not ready for.

@mieszkosoczewinski3304 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Thank you 🙏

@ThatMountainLife Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@julesmpc1314 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutetly awsome video! Thanks. Thanks. Thanks!!!!

@hawlikd 2 жыл бұрын

CLIFF BARS are great on the ski hill.

@angelaamena03 2 жыл бұрын

Uh r a great teacher........nd baby adia a good and quick learner

@kimk8823 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and excellent info.

@wellslj 2 жыл бұрын

Good teaching video!

@tuncg Жыл бұрын

hello, could you please advise what is the thing that attaches between the skies called? is it attached to the ski or it comes with the ski? Thanks

@ThatMountainLife Жыл бұрын

Its called an Edgie Wedgie. It's a little rubber bungie that literally screws onto the skis to keep the tips connected. Some might call it a "tip connector." Hope that helps!

@tuncg Жыл бұрын

@@ThatMountainLife many thanks I saw in another of your video as well.

@aliciacortes8117 Жыл бұрын

Hola gracias por enviar los videos y recordar tantos momentos tiernos con la familia me encanta Adria es un encanto saludos a August's y luca

@TongDoes Жыл бұрын

I had started learning to ski same as my son, I have become more advanced than him but find that I have a hard time now slowing myself down to stay behind him. Got any tips to slow down(preferably without taking huge turns so I can still get good footage)

@ThatMountainLife Жыл бұрын

Ditching speed is done by either snowplowing or doing a hockey stop/slash. Both of these engage your edges which “dig” into the snow and slow you down. When I’m following my kids in certain spots this is also one of my greatest challenges. I will make sure I start a little further back (increase the distance between my kid and I) knowing that I might not be able to ditch speed for an up coming section…but yah, “follow cam” -ing my kids definitely ups the ante as far as challenges go.

@naomigeddes 4 ай бұрын

Can't hear you talking for large chunks of the time. Consider editing a little bit. Great tips that you shared. Like the idea of a dance party with the boots

@Dave33926 11 ай бұрын

I love skiing I actually went today!! Didn't fall once (I am lucky)

@youngfolkco 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Where are you guys skiing in this video?

@ThatMountainLife 2 жыл бұрын

Fernie Alpine Resort

@piotroubek824 Ай бұрын

What kind of ski and boots? Size and brand?plissss

@ThatMountainLife Ай бұрын

The smallest boots we had for our kids were size 15.5 mondo. Skis were 67cm elans. The boots will be too big - and that’s okay.

@chriskelly8320 9 ай бұрын

Great vid thanks

@proskiinstructiondotcom8087 10 ай бұрын

What a lovely kids you have in your video! Really great. But allow me to give you a tip, too: adults like it short as well, when it comes to instruction. 🙂 You could have said it in three rather than ten minutes, I think.