Skiing with kiddies....

Lol - I did mean a handle on the kids - like the ones on life jackets we use to haul them back into the boat with.

Wasn't literally going to weld attachments on the kids as the wife would object...

Going to try the mustard, Dijon I reckon

They grow out of the chewing, both mine chewed the ski mitts, pyjama sleeves and legs! and at the age of 12, have still been caught chewing the flannel in the bath.
Have not really needed 2 of suits and jackets etc, but extra mitts, socks and sundries help. Easy slip on shoes to go to and from boot room are a must, as the more clothing they can get on and off themselves ,the better. It is exhausting with the amount of carrying, fastening and adjusting of everything you have to do with kids.

However, there was nothing to compare to our hols in Risoul, when the whole family skied down a green run together for the 1st time, son 7 and daughter 5. The pride you feel is just the same as when you see them walk for the 1st time.

Enjoy yourselves, it can be tiring, but each year gets better and better.

Cookies72 wrote:Lol - I did mean a handle on the kids - like the ones on life jackets we use to haul them back into the boat with.

Wasn't literally going to weld attachments on the kids as the wife would object...

not a bad idea for the three year old as they spend a lot of time falling down and when you pick them up by the scruff of their jacket, it pull all the clothes underneath.

Have very low expectations, especially for the three year old in terms of endurance and how far they will get (although there are always exceptions). Two hours (including breaks)for a three year old is a very long time Going in for snacks and hot chocolate will be as exciting as the skiing at that age. Magic carpets are a boon to young skiers and the three year old may not progress beyond that. Do not hold your kids from behind as you ski. They learn little and if you fall, the kid gets squashed. Better to learn to ski backwards in front of them. Reins can work, but most people don't know how to use them safely, or in a way that promotes good skiing. Most kids will only need reins for a day or two.

If it's very cold, you do not need to worry about clothing being waterproof. There isn't even any humidity to speak of. None of my cold weather gear for construction work in the winter is waterproof. If it's warm enough to get wet, you don't need the very cold weather gear.

Also, mine used to go to kids club(in a playroom) in the morning while I learnt to ski with hubby and then we all had lunch and spent afternoon together.
It worked for us, all day outside was too much for them then.

I will be with a group of 6 in March, including a 20 month old. Agree with Trencher about skiing backwards in front of the tot. Hold hands, then occasionally loosen them, and free ski.

Also, working on a gadget to convert a ski stick ~ need a piece that will attach to the basket, to sit behind the bum, and some way to attach a grip half way up the stick, for them to hold on to. This would be be for pulling them along, mainly on the flat.

Just back from the kids lessons at the Chill Factore; all good L&H now snow ploughing (a bit).

Small shopping trip resulted in additional kit for the kids.

Tried the mustard - he liked it - but each time he tasted it he remembered that he should not be chewing, so minor success. Will try Marmite and Chilly sauce for tomorrows lesson.

What are the detachable chairs Andy?

Not that I would recommend it for kids, but I've had some luck deterring squirrels from trash bags with Chinese chili oil. The one I saw, started rooting around in the bag, suddenly jumped several feet in the air, and shrieked all the way back to the trees. I later saw him frantically washing his face in the bird bath. Anyway squirrels it seems learn quickly.

Trencher wrote: Anyway squirrels it seems learn quickly.

Yeh but the problem here is with a 5yr old boy!
No chance of beating a squirrell in a learning race - they are smart little wotsits :mrgreen: