Teaching Kids How To Ski RSS

Ski season has already been in full swing in several places across the country. However, there is still plenty of good skiing left on the slopes as winter weather continues and the snow keeps piling up. Plus, with the Olympics front-and-center on more than 25 million people’s TV screens, winter sports, including skiing, are sure to be getting a boost. Equipment for Sale Although there’s still plenty of time to hit the slopes this season, many retailers are already starting to put their equipment and gear up for sale at a discount. This means you can get brand new ski...

When it comes to ski training tools and learning to ski there are many different options students and teachers have to choose from. There are many things to consider when using a kids ski trainer, like what age is appropriate for these items and how soon do you move from one tool to another. One question that many parents have is whether or not to use a Ski Harness. Harness Their Potential Using a ski harness can be a very effective tool for many young skiers. Once your student has the some of the basics down a ski harness can...

Are you one of those parents who can’t wait to get your young child out on the slopes to start experiencing the joy of skiing? Any parent who loves to ski will want to share the experience with his or her child. However, teaching a little one to ski usually requires some patience on your part. As much as you want your children to take off and enjoy the powder you have to let them learn at the their pace. What Age To Start? The first question most people have is at what age should they begin teaching their child....

Times have changed and children are spending less and less time outside and more and more time in front of the television.  The digital age has made it too easy for us to put on a movie for our little ones to keep them busy while we get some things done.  I am as guilty as anyone. According to statistics found at nature.org, only 6% of children between the ages of 9 and 13 are playing outside during your typical week.  Contrarily, children between the ages of 8 and 18 spend over 53 hours a week playing video games, watching tv,...