How to Teach Kids to Downhill Ski

Family on skis in a line. All are wearing dinosaur tales.

Kids can learn to downhill ski at a very young age with a little bit of patience, some key gear, and a few tried-and-true pieces of advice. Check out our tips, tricks, and gear recommendations for teaching kids to ski below. Get Them Excited for Skiing! A few weeks ago, my bleary-eyed and pajama-clad 4-year-old … Read more

Backcountry Skiing with Kids in the Northeast

Dad and child skiing across a snowy bridge.

Backcountry skiing is growing in popularity, but what do you do when you have kids? If you backcountry skied before kids, you might think it’s not possible now. If you never tried this aspect of the sport, can you start with your kids? And if you live in the northeast and are only finding advice … Read more

Family Ski Vacations on a Budget

Family of four on a ski slope with mountains and trees in the background.

If you skied or snowboarded before having kids, you might be chomping at the bit to get some big ski adventures into your lives. But man, it can be expensive! I grew up going on an annual ski trip to big resorts out west, and wondered how I could possibly afford on that now that … Read more