{"id":11202,"date":"2015-01-20T18:34:07","date_gmt":"2015-01-20T18:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/?p=11202"},"modified":"2017-07-24T19:22:46","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T19:22:46","slug":"19-tips-for-a-happy-family-ski-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happy-family-ski-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Tips for a Happy Family Ski Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happy-family-ski-trip\/ski-trip-jpeg\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11220\"><img data-attachment-id=\"11220\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happy-family-ski-trip\/ski-trip-jpeg\/\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/ski-trip-jpeg.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Picasa&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot G11&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1359806214&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;30.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tips for a family ski trip\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/ski-trip-jpeg-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/ski-trip-jpeg-720x540.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11220 pp_post_image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/ski-trip-jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"tips for a family ski trip \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/ski-trip-jpeg.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/ski-trip-jpeg-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/ski-trip-jpeg-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>As people here start to get in a frenzy about which set of mountains have the best snow at weekends, some of you might be contemplating a family ski trip for the first time. \u00a0 Here&#8217;s a rehash of a post I wrote for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.britmums.com\/2013\/12\/fourteen-tips-for-a-successful-family-ski-trip\/\">BritMums<\/a> a little over a year ago, but with a few added extra points &#8211; you might find it useful!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s that time again \u2013 the slopes of Europe (and beyond) are covered with snow, and ready and waiting for you to get your skis on. \u00a0 So whether you cannot wait to get back on the piste, or if 2015 is the first time you will ski together, here are a few tips for a successful, happy and enjoyable family trip.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>If like us, you have a mixture of abilities in your family (our group ranges from expert, two small enthusiasts, and the &#8220;can ski, but not so enthusiastic&#8221; (me!)), make sure you book a resort with suitable runs for everyone. \u00a0 Blues and Greens are obviously best for beginners, Red for the slightly more adventurous, and Blacks for the proficient (not me!)\u2026 Too few of one colour might lead to sulky faces if the majority of runs are too easy &#8211; and worried\/nervous faces if it&#8217;s the opposite!;<\/li>\n<li>Look for a resort with a lift and slope on your doorstep. \u00a0 \u00a0There\u2019s nothing worse than having to trek miles with all your gear in the morning. \u00a0I highly recommend that you search for somewhere with less than 500 metres walking distance to a lift, ski resort buses are not much fun with all your gear.<\/li>\n<li>Consider self-catering \u2013 often the easiest option for a family group. \u00a0 Most resorts have good supermarkets so you can cook what you like, when you like. \u00a0When evening comes, you can pack exhausted children off to bed whilst you get on with the all important apres ski! \u00a0 \u00a0If hotels are more your thing however, then there are obviously plenty of great options, including many that cater purely for family groups;<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t just go for the popular resorts that are usually the most overpriced (especially in the school hols!), do look at resorts in places such as the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/folgaria\/\"> Dolomites<\/a>, in Bavaria, Austria, and Switzerland (the beauty about skiing in Bavaria is if you feel you&#8217;ve &#8220;covered it&#8221;, you can drive an hour up the road to Austria and enjoy places like Kitzbuhel, Sol and Innsbruck).<\/li>\n<li>Pre book your ski equipment and ski passes on-line. \u00a0I know us Brits are meant to be experts at queueing, \u00a0but this is one instance where if you can pre-order it all beforehand and pick it up when you arrive, I highly recommend it;<\/li>\n<li>Clothing. \u00a0 If you can&#8217;t borrow it, you don\u2019t have to spend a fortune on decent ski gear nowadays \u2013 a a lot of high street shops have their own versions, but don\u2019t skimp on good thermal layers. \u00a0 You can always always take them off if you get too warm.<\/li>\n<li>If you think ski holidays might feature frequently in your family&#8217;s future, look at buying second-hand gear on-line. \u00a0 The cost of hiring equipment can add up, and there&#8217;s no point in buying it brand new for children with growing feet (you can always re-sell it!);<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Buy specialist gloves and socks. \u00a0 These are a must. \u00a0 There\u2019s nothing worse than frozen hands, and cold feet in ski boots has to be the most horrible thing about this kind of holiday. \u00a0Speaking of cold feet, don\u2019t be tempted to wear two pairs of socks, and don\u2019t do your boots up too tight!;<\/li>\n<li>In some places it\u2019s obligatory anyway, but I always insist on the wearing of ski-helmets. \u00a0Too many lives have been lost due to accidental collisions that perhaps wouldn&#8217;t have been all that serious otherwise;<\/li>\n<li>Choose goggles over sunglasses. \u00a0Sunglasses are forever falling off, and can feel uncomfortable under a helmet. \u00a0 Pick decent goggles where the strap fits over the back and keeps them securely in place;<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget the Three S\u2019s \u2013 Sunscreen, Snacks and Saturation. \u00a0 <strong>Sunscreen<\/strong>: \u00a0You will be amazed at how burnt your face can get even if the sun isn\u2019t out completely \u2013 pack a high factor, and don\u2019t forget your lips! \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Snacks<\/strong> \u2013 pack ski jacket pockets full of energy giving carbohydrate rich snacks such as cereal bars, dried fruit, sports drinks\/bars\/gels\u2026 \u00a0If you don\u2019t eat them, your children will!<strong>\u00a0Saturation \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>skiing is a high energy sport, and combined with altitude, you will lose a lot of fluids. \u00a0 Keep drinking (and save the vast majority of your alcohol intake for apres!)\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Whilst on the subject of food, eat a good breakfast, preferably something like porridge which releases energy slowly throughout the morning;<\/li>\n<li>Book private ski lessons. \u00a0In my experience, you learn more in smaller groups or in one-on-one lessons instead of huge groups where the instructor cannot devote that much time individually (this is not necessarily the case for children however, most of whom seem to be complete naturals!);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happyl-family-ski-trip\/img_8570-4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11214\"><img data-attachment-id=\"11214\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happy-family-ski-trip\/img_8570-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8570.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"525,700\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Picasa&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot G11&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1359804893&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;7.407&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_8570\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8570-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8570.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11214 pp_post_image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8570.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8570\" width=\"525\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8570.jpg 525w, http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/IMG_8570-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Write phone numbers on Small People before they are packed off to Ski School. \u00a0 This might only help paranoid helicopter mothers such as myself, but I find that if I am relaxed and happy about such things, I fall over a lot less!<\/li>\n<li>Common sense, but do make sure you have a central meeting point in case you get separated. \u00a0Also make sure phones are fully charged &#8211; batteries tend to die quicker in the cold;<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t get on with your ski instructor, go back and ask for another one. \u00a0There\u2019s nothing that will put you off more, than the thought of spending the day with someone you don&#8217;t like, especially when you are paying lots of money for the pleasure (and yes I speak from experience!);<\/li>\n<li>Find a resort that offers a variety of activities. \u00a0 There will be times when someone doesn\u2019t feel like putting their ski boots on, so having good alternatives such as swimming, ice skating, sledging, snow-mobiling etc. is always helpful (don&#8217;t forget your swim suits!);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happyl-family-ski-trip\/1-img_3301\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11211\"><img data-attachment-id=\"11211\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happy-family-ski-trip\/1-img_3301\/\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_3301.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"600,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Picasa&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot G11&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1389540376&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;30.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1-IMG_3301\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_3301-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_3301.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11211 pp_post_image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_3301.jpg\" alt=\"1-IMG_3301\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_3301.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_3301-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>If you don&#8217;t get on with the downhill skiing, try cross-country (lang-lauf) skiing, it&#8217;s hard work, but peaceful and rewarding. \u00a0And if you completely hate skis, rent some snow shoes for the day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happyl-family-ski-trip\/1-img_8600\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11212\"><img data-attachment-id=\"11212\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happy-family-ski-trip\/1-img_8600\/\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_8600.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Picasa&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot G11&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1359806894&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;30.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1-IMG_8600\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_8600-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_8600-720x540.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11212 pp_post_image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_8600.jpg\" alt=\"1-IMG_8600\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_8600.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_8600-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1-IMG_8600-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>And finally, go with the flow. \u00a0 \u00a0You are bound to be nervous at times, it\u2019s not all that natural to strap planks to your feet and chuck yourself down a mountain, but I promise that once you have mastered a few basics, and have gained confidence, you will experience some of the highest exhilaration levels ever, breathe some of the cleanest air on the planet, and witness some of the some of the most stunning scenery that Mother Nature has to offer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enjoy, have fun, and don\u2019t forget to reward yourself with a steaming hot mug of gluhwein (or two) at the end of each day, safe in the knowledge that if your children are taught to ski at a young age, they won&#8217;t go through the agony of what was in my case mortifying, embarrassing group lessons at the age of 23 like I did. \u00a0Having said that, it&#8217;s never too late, and life&#8217;s too short isn&#8217;t it?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesojournseries.com\/bavaria\/19-tips-for-a-happyl-family-ski-trip\/1-img_8610\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11213\"><img data-attachment-id=\"11213\" 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