Skiing with kids is a lot of fun, and it is a great sport to enjoy as a family, if you know how to go skiing with kids safely. After many years of lessons, my kids are FINALLY at the age and experience level where we can ski together and enjoy family time on the slopes.
Having kid ski lessons is not enough, in my opinion, to determine a ski resort’s family-friendliness. Be sure to check if they have family-friendly ski slopes, what percentage of the slopes are novice, intermediate, and expert, and if there are additional activities for families.
When skiing with kids, be sure you AND your kids know what the green, blue, black diamond and double black diamond signs mean. It is important that kids know their own skiing ability and both you and they stay within those limits.
Though kids can feel warm at the bottom of the ski slope, it can often be very chilly going up the lift. At the top of the mountain, it is very cold, so layers are very helpful for these conditions.
We “sandwich” our kids in between us when going down a slope. I like to ski behind my kids and my husband skis toward the front. Sometimes our kids do ski ahead though, so we tell them that any time they reach a “fork” or split-off of trails, to STOP, and wait for us.
Our family’s tips for skiing with kids safely is a general suggestion based solely on our experiences. You will definitely want to do your research before taking your kids to ski and make decisions for what works for your family.