The first day of snow is drawing nearer, and many families are now asking themselves: what does my child actually need for their first ski course? At KIDS ON SKI, a lot is already included, but there are still a few things parents should bring themselves.
What KIDS ON SKI provides
- A full set of hire equipment for your child
- A lift pass for the entire duration of the course
- Professional, child-friendly ski instructors
- 5 half-day ski lessons in small groups
This means parents only need to worry about their child’s personal kit – no need to fret about skis, poles or a helmet.
The packing list for parents
- Warm, waterproof clothing, ideally in layers
- A change of clothes – children get wet quickly when playing in the snow
- Sun cream and lip balm – the mountain sun is strong even in winter
- Spare gloves – a second pair will prevent wet hands in the afternoon
- A small rucksack for a water bottle and a snack
- For the parents themselves: comfortable shoes for the walk to the slopes
“Being well prepared makes it more fun”
“The more relaxed parents are as they start their first day of skiing, the more relaxed the children will be too. A well-thought-out packing list takes a lot of the stress out of the morning before the first day of lessons,” says Mike Partel, founder of KIDS ON SKI.
It’s worth checking well in advance
Taking a look at the packing list a few days before departure saves you from a frantic search on the day you set off. That leaves more energy for what really matters: those first turns in the snow.
Grab the packing list, pack your bags together with your child, and set off for your first week’s skiing, fully prepared.