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10 Things Your Kid’s Ski School Instructor Wants You To Know
4 Comments · Posted by jennifer in Ski Vacations
- One pair of mid-weight ski socks is really enough to keep little feet warm.
- Use glove gators to keep gloves/mittens attached to jackets – especially if your kids are always taking off their gloves.
- NO POLES for beginning skiers or kids under 6.
- Don’t pressure instructors about getting kids on the lift as soon as possible. They want to get them up the mountain but it takes some kids a bit longer to master the basics.
- Don’t tag along during the lessons. If you see your kids on the mountain, wave hi and keep on skiing.
- No yelling at kids during pick up about how many hot cocoa breaks they took. Little hands and feet get cold and legs get tired.
- Do tip good instructors.
- All gear must be waterproof – water resistant is not enough.
- Pack a few easy snacks in jacket pockets – M&Ms or skittles are easy to eat and provide energy along the way.
- Be on time for drop off and pick up.
I know I am missing a few – please comment and let me know!
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Lou · February 16, 2010 at 7:37 am
As a ski instructor myself, I LOVE seeing lists like this!
Regarding tips – there’s no standard, we know you paid an arm & a leg for the lesson. $3-5 is great, a little more for multiple days/lessons, upper-level, or private lessons.
LiLing - Trekaroo · February 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm
So helpful. What’s the standard tip for a good instructor? Do they expect it only if they are good?
Miato · February 11, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Hi there,
Super post, Need to mark it on Digg
Have a nice day
Miato