Thinking about hitting the slopes with your kids but feeling overwhelmed? This episode breaks down everything you need to know to make your family’s first ski day a success.

Drawing from years of ski patrol experience and raising a young skier, you’ll learn practical tips including: why buying used gear beats renting, how to prep your kids at home before ever reaching the mountain, essential chairlift safety (the “back to back” rule), when to skip the poles, and why keeping that first day short (1-3 hours max) saves everyone’s sanity.

Plus, discover why the post-ski hot chocolate tradition might be the most important part of the whole day. Whether your kid wants to bomb down the hill or take it slow with pizza wedges, this episode will help you create a fun, safe, and memorable skiing experience for your family.

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