How to Prepare Your Child for a Ski Day the Night Before
Getting motivated and organized early in the morning can be difficult enough when you're dealing with only yourself. Add children to the mix and time seems to evaporate. Prepare the night before for a smooth morning departure to the slopes.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Sports Sunglasses
- Straps For Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Backpacks
- Ski Clothing
- Skis
- Snowboards
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Rent ski or snowboard equipment the day before if necessary. Avoiding rental lines on the mountain can shave up to an hour off your preparation time.
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Have your child put his or her boots in a warm place. Make sure the boots don't spend the night in the car - cold boots turn toes into Popsicles.
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Make sure all necessary ski clothes and gear are accounted for before going to bed.
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Have your child lay out hat, mittens, coat, bibs, goggles, long underwear and socks the night before.
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Put your child's poles and skis or snowboard in a designated space, perhaps in the garage or by the front door.
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Buy lift tickets anywhere but at the resort. Rental shops almost always sell discounted lift tickets. In mountain towns, gas stations and grocery stores often sell lift tickets. The purchase will be quicker and quite often cheaper.
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Tips & Warnings
Preparing the night before helps cut back on maddening delays on the morning of a ski trip.
Give your child a substantial amount of responsibility. A child is more likely to remember his or her gloves if the alternative is no gloves and nobody else to blame.
Skiing is a physically demanding sport that can result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek the proper training and equipment before undertaking this activity.
