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 …
So, you’re going skiing, eh? How did I know that? Well, call it a hunch. You’re excited, nervous, maybe a little scared? You’ve got visions of flying off cliffs flashing before your eyes… Let me stop you right there. You’re freaking out for no reason. Skiing is very good fun, and pretty safe too, provided …
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’ …
Have you just woken up to a white out? Don’t stress, just check out the four tips below from Val d’Isere and Courchevel based ski instructor Lara D. Soon, you’ll breeze through the fog like it was a bluebird and enjoy skiing no matter the weather! As Lara says, if you can practice skiing well …
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 …
A guest post by Verbier-based independent ski instructor Sandy M. How to let go of fear and learn to love skiing. Waking up today the view out of the window has changed; suddenly we have more snow on the peaks, turning things white where yesterday so much was auburn and russet. As always at this …
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 …
Cabbage. Cash. Dosh. Dough. Whatever you call it, this post is going to save you money. Notoriously not the cheapest vacation option, nearly everyone would like to keep the costs down when heading skiing. After all, not going skiing simply isn’t a viable option. We spoke with experts across the industry who gave us their …
