| Once upon a time, ski resorts were a child free zone. | | | | locations clearly marked and away from higher traffic |
| And it's no wonder. Big mountains people whizzing by | | | | slopes? This lessens the chances of someone older |
| on skis, and a distinct lack of much else to do | | | | accidentally sliding among the children. And, if your |
| besides ski made ski resorts a place for adults only. | | | | child is getting bored with skiing, as they do with |
| While that might have been nice for people who | | | | almost everything else, are there other activities |
| don't have children by choice, it sure did put a | | | | planned into the lesson, to avoid loosing the child's |
| damper on skiers with little ones in tow. | | | | attention? If the answer is yes to all of these |
| Luckily, all that has changed. Winter resorts are now | | | | questions, you have found a good child friendly |
| catering to a new crowd, a crowd with children. And | | | | winter resort. |
| they are working hard to make sure that children | | | | If you're interested in getting an all-inclusive package, |
| have just as great a time on a ski vacation as their | | | | don't forget to ask what features it includes. Will you |
| parents do. | | | | have access to day care? What about children |
| As with anything else, you must research a winter | | | | lessons, and ski lift passes? Not to mention any other |
| resort before you book your trip. Make sure that | | | | activities you may want to partake in. It's always |
| they stress safety first, at all times. Remember that | | | | better to ask before you book, so that you don't |
| skiing is a wonderful activity that can be great to | | | | arrive only to find out that you must pay extra for |
| share with your children as soon as possible, but it | | | | something you really wanted to do, or really need, |
| does have its dangers. Ask if they have a helmet | | | | like dinners. Remember that every ski resort is |
| policy, and what that may entail. It's always better to | | | | different, so if you don't like the extra's package, be |
| be safe than sorry, and a helmet is just as important | | | | sure to shop around. Chances are you'll be able to |
| on the slopes as on a bike for your child. | | | | find a winter resort that can give you an all-inclusive |
| Also, ask whether a child's ski instructor is available, | | | | package with everything you want, and some things |
| and check his or her credentials. You want to know | | | | you didn't know about, but want now that you've |
| that the instructor not only knows what they're | | | | heard of them. |
| talking about with skiing, but also knows the | | | | And don't forget, there's lots to do at a winter |
| difference between teaching children and teaching | | | | resort besides skiing. Depending on which resort you'll |
| adults. | | | | be going to, there will be bonfires, sleigh rides, indoor |
| When you ask about the children's ski lessons, here | | | | pools and hot tubes, zip lining, chair lift sightseeing, |
| are some suggestions for questions. Are there | | | | snow shoeing and plenty of other fun activities |
| different classes for different ages? This is always a | | | | besides. Not to mention any amount of exciting |
| plus. Your child will be more likely to get the training | | | | activities that might be available in the area |
| appropriate for their learning level. Will your child have | | | | surrounding the winter resort. |
| the same ski instructor throughout all the classes | | | | Skiing is a terrific activity, and it's great to be able to |
| they may take during your vacation? This will help | | | | get children involved in it early. So, if you love to ski, |
| your child considerably, as they won't have to get | | | | or have always wanted to try, why not plan a trip |
| used to new teachers all the time. Are the lesson | | | | this year to get your little ski bunny on the slopes. |