Nobody knows how hard it can be to teach kids to ski or snowboard more than parents. Aside from the logistics of it all, moms and dads are often faced with a bit of moaning and groaning about skiing or riding before they even get to the mountain. Even once you overcome complaints like”I don’t want to” or “it is too cold out there,” the planning can feel overwhelming. How will you know what mountain to choose, which lesson program to pick, or where to rent your kid’s equipment?
That is why we turned to local parents of Burlington, Vermont, who have been there and done that. We asked them to give us their best pearls of wisdom when teaching kids to ski. They weighed in about their favorite ski and ride programs, types of lessons, places to buy or rent equipment, what else to do at ski resorts, and so much more. Hopefully, this will help your kids go from never-ever skiers and riders to lifetimers who can’t wait to get out on the slopes every chance they can. Here is what they told us.
