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

As a mountain ski dad, I know that teaching kids to ski can be a challenge. But it's totally worth it when you see them skiing down the slopes like pros! In this video, I share three core principles for making the process easier and more fun for everyone involved.

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In this Guide I will cover:
- How to teach your kids to ski safely and have a blast doing it.
- How to spend more time on the snow and less time worrying.
- How to show up prepared to the ski hill - the first time and every time.
- My "fun first, no tears" approach.

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[johns]

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!

[Eggson]

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

[MyBridgestone]

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.

[IzumisChild]

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!

[sheilascoyne]

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

[hawlikd]

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.

[haimbenjamin]

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!

[williammalcolm]

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

[hikingcloud]

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

[kevinhoward]

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

[ryanverveer]

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!

[alejandrocorral]

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.

[jasongeving]

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.

[philip]

Im what I would consider an expert skier and advanced 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 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.

[austinado]

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.

[julesmpc]

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

[therealronswanson]

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.

[angelaamena]

Uh r a great baby adia a good and quick learner

[aliciacortes]

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

[Dave]

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