Parent's Ski-Holiday Survival Guide

Planning a family ski trip with your kids? Check out these tips and tricks for your children’s gear - they can save you some stress and make things a bit easier.

Don’t Lose Those Mittens!

A great tip is to choose mittens with a string that can be attached to your little skier’s jacket or wrists. Take the Didrikson ones, for example - they are both adorable and practical. This way, you won’t have to go on a powder run under the lift searching for what seems to be the smallest mitten in the world.

Keep Them Safe and Visible!

Kids can be faster than you think, and it only takes a second to lose sight of them. First, make sure they have a helmet for safety. Second, equip them with an easy-to-spot helmet! Choose a bright-colored one...

Or something funny and funky that’s hard to miss!

Want to know more about kids' ski helmets? Check out this video.

Stay on the Slopes Longer Without the ‘I’m Cooooold’ Drama

A full day on the mountain can be quite challenging for young skiers. Mornings can be chilly, as can the last few runs of the day. To enjoy a longer day in the snow without freezing your kiddo, here are a few tricks to pull out of your sleeve (or pocket):

• Thermopads - lifesavers for both adults and kids when you need a quick dose of warmth. Use them for feet, hands, back, or anywhere you need some heat.
• Neckwarmers - they add extra color to your tiny skier’s outfit and provide additional warmth where needed. Use them around the neck or as a beanie under the helmet.
• Goggles - they not only make it easier to see but also keep the face warm. If you haven’t got a pair for your child yet, it’s a good idea to get some.

Keep Their Skis Together and Make Learning the Snow-Plow Easier

Lastly, a handy little accessory that will make your life easier (and ‘the pizza’ into a piece of cake) is the TrySki tip collectors.

If you’re teaching your little one to ski, this is a great trick to speed up the process of learning to keep the ski tips together and go down in a snow plow.

Remember, you can find everything you need for your ski trip on our shelves.