At what age can your child learn to ski? We know how it is: you’re an enthusiastic skier, and even in summer, you are counting down the days until snow fever again. Next year, however, there will be a new addition to the family, so the question quickly arises – when can your young child …
What do I Need to Pack for My Ski Holiday? There’s no better way to throw a spanner in the works of your ski holiday than forgetting a critical bit of kit. In addition to the inconvenience it causes, once you’re in a ski resort you’ll often find yourself paying over-the-odds to replace things you …
Children’s Ski Lessons – Tips You Need To Know With half-term coming up quickly, we asked Raphael – the director of Prosneige Ski School in Val d’Isere to film this installment of SkiBro Quick Tips (along with some help from my son) to give parents a few helpful pointers before their children’s ski lessons. Even …
A skiing holiday can be great fun for the whole family. With fresh air, exercise and loads for your little ones to do, you might have started planning your trip. But when it’s your kids’ first time, knowing exactly what to pack for them can be a challenge. Luckily, Steve Cochrane, Managing Director of kids’ …
A guest post by Verbier-based independent ski instructor Sandy M. How old should children be when they start skiing? A question I get asked a lot as a ski instructor is at what age would I recommend putting children on skis for the first time. Unfortunately there is no simple answer, but there are a …
Forty family-friendly ski resorts with free lift passes for kids – Updated November 2019. As skiers and parents we all know how amazing it feels to share sometime as glorious as skiing with your children, laying the foundation for a lifetime of family holidays and precious moments. Unfortunately, we also know how expensive skiing can …
Whether it’s a friend, a co-worker or simply your own curiosity, if you’ve made it to this post you’re tantalisingly close to dipping your toes into the world of skiing. You’ve heard how amazing it is – more a lifestyle than a mere hobby, so much so that a full 97% of people who go …
What’s the difference between private and group ski lessons? Generally speaking, the rule is: Ski school lessons are more affordable and a great way to meet other skiers who are the same ability level as you. Private ski lessons are more expensive but allow you to progress at your natural pace (however fast or slow …
