What to Bring
Realise you are going on holidays with children and plan accordingly. If you, as adults, have ever lost your gloves or your goggles or even more expensive bits of equipment then you should understand why it is that the average kid will probably lose everything not tied onto him or her!
So whenever possible - bring extras.
If your little darlings turn out to be the most careful children on the planet there'll be no harm done. You can gift wrap the extra gloves or goggles and make them as presents to the next family you know who might be planning on a skiing holiday!
On the other hand, if you don't bring any extras and instead have to replace things at the resort where, it's likely they'll be charging top dollar for everything, then you might be peeved to say the least.
So, what should you bring?
Bring comfy clothes suitable for playing and, if possible, two sets of ski clothes. A lot of the time children will end up wearing their ski clothes all day and you won't need much else - apart from pyjamas. If you don't want to buy two sets of clothes you may be able to rent some at the resort - check it out.
Woolly Tights. Even for boys. It can be very cold on the slopes and nobody need know what's on underneath...
Properly fitted gloves that will stay on and spare gloves for playing in the snow.
Waterproof footwear. Waterproof shoes and boots can be expensive and probably won't fit the kids if you go skiing again next year so maybe you can find bargains on the internet? Or even borrow some just from family or friends?
Sunglasses with high UV protection for everyone - even babies.
Sunscreen. The fact that the weather is cold in the mountains doesn't mean the sun isn't strong - it really is very, very strong and you need to buy the highest SPF you can find - and of course then you need to use it!
Toys, games, movies, books, family games - anything you think will help you entertain yourselves in the evening during your holiday.
So now you are ready for fun filled, stress free family skiing holiday there is only one thing left to do - have fun!
Realise you are going on holidays with children and plan accordingly. If you, as adults, have ever lost your gloves or your goggles or even more expensive bits of equipment then you should understand why it is that the average kid will probably lose everything not tied onto him or her!
So whenever possible - bring extras.
If your little darlings turn out to be the most careful children on the planet there'll be no harm done. You can gift wrap the extra gloves or goggles and make them as presents to the next family you know who might be planning on a skiing holiday!
On the other hand, if you don't bring any extras and instead have to replace things at the resort where, it's likely they'll be charging top dollar for everything, then you might be peeved to say the least.
So, what should you bring?
Bring comfy clothes suitable for playing and, if possible, two sets of ski clothes. A lot of the time children will end up wearing their ski clothes all day and you won't need much else - apart from pyjamas. If you don't want to buy two sets of clothes you may be able to rent some at the resort - check it out.
Woolly Tights. Even for boys. It can be very cold on the slopes and nobody need know what's on underneath...
Properly fitted gloves that will stay on and spare gloves for playing in the snow.
Waterproof footwear. Waterproof shoes and boots can be expensive and probably won't fit the kids if you go skiing again next year so maybe you can find bargains on the internet? Or even borrow some just from family or friends?
Sunglasses with high UV protection for everyone - even babies.
Sunscreen. The fact that the weather is cold in the mountains doesn't mean the sun isn't strong - it really is very, very strong and you need to buy the highest SPF you can find - and of course then you need to use it!
Toys, games, movies, books, family games - anything you think will help you entertain yourselves in the evening during your holiday.
So now you are ready for fun filled, stress free family skiing holiday there is only one thing left to do - have fun!