Planning a Family Ski Vacation? Follow These Tips to Stay Sane

The idea of taking a family ski vacation with your loved ones can be exciting, but planning and organizing one of these trips can be a bit stressful. If you remember these tips when planning your family ski vacation, you’re more likely to keep your sanity, and enjoy your trip a whole lot better.

Pick a Family-Friendly Resort

First, make sure that you choose a family-friendly resort, and there are many good ones out there. Some resorts are a bit more luxurious or are targeted to adults and couples, and the romantic hot tubs and fireplaces aren’t exactly going to impress your kids. Look for a resort that offers activities for the little ones so that you can keep them entertained when you want to get in a few extra laps.

Although the larger resorts typically offer lots of organized activities for children of varying ages, smaller areas offer a friendly atmosphere and smaller crowds that can take the worry out of allowing your children some time to explore on their own.  Other resorts offer loads of family-friendly trails and after-ski events that will keep the whole clan together while you’re on the mountain or off.

Rent Your Ski Equipment

Going through the ordeal of purchasing expensive ski equipment that your kids will just outgrow before your next vacation can be a nightmare. Avoid the process — and the annoyance of dragging all of the equipment with your while your kids are in tow — and save yourself some money by renting ski and snowboard gear instead.  Your teens might even appreciate the demo packages that enable them to test out the hottest gear on the market at a fraction of the cost of buying it outright.  The little ones will be super comfortable in gear that is fitted and adjusted for their exact size, and not the size they were three months ago.

Let the Pros Teach Your Kiddos

Even if you’re great at skiing, it’s often best to have your kids take a beginner’s class their first time out. Then, the stress of teaching them can be left to the professionals, and you can ensure that they have the building blocks that they need for success on the slopes.  You might find that they enjoy being grouped with other newbies their first time out, and the classes are designed with their fun and safety in mind.

A family ski vacation can be a lot of fun, but you can make it even better if you follow these simple tips for maintaining your sanity. Then, everyone can have a good time on the trip — including you.