Harnesses, hula hoops, and Edgie-Wedgies. When we were helping our young sons learn how to ski, these were the tools at our disposal. Today, parents have many more choices, with products coming out each season. Here are reviews of three new tools (plus an enduring shout-out to the Edgie-Wedgie), along with a giveaway from SkiRing™. If […]
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Ready? Set. Ski! Five Tips for Beginner Skiers and Snowboarders
My son recently skied with a friend who started at age 18. “I wish I’d tried skiing earlier,” said friend told me. “I can’t believe how much fun this is. I’ll never stop.” FUN. That’s the magic word whether you’re starting a toddler on snow, you’re an adult returning to snowsports after a hiatus, or anyone […]
Help Set a World Record for the Largest Ski and Snowboard Lesson
On January 6, 2017, beginner skiers and snowboarders in the United States and Canada can help set a world record. They can do this by participating in the World’s Largest Ski and Snowboard Lesson. Last season, nearly 6,000 people of all ages took a beginner lesson on the same day. However, because the Guinness Book of World […]
Help FIS Bring Children to the Snow
The coming months will be a lot of fun at Einstein Charter School. To start the new year off right, every 6th, 7th and 8th grader is going to learn how to ski and snowboard – without ever leaving the school gym. Einstein Charter School is in Village de l’Est, Louisiana. The school was founded in […]
Why People Try Skiing and Why They Stop Skiing
Say it isn’t so. As a passionate skier, with a houseful of passionate skiers, it’s nearly incomprehensible to me why someone would try skiing once and never go back. I mean, what’s not to love, right? Wrong. A recent study by Boulder-based consulting firm RRC Associates trains a strong light on what new skiers really […]