As we know, children are like sponges, also when it comes to starting to practice activities that are new to them: they learn them in a jiffy with virtually no effort. Plus, they love snow!
At what age can children start skiing?
From a very early age, children can start practicing any sport, but it is recommended that the age at which they get on skis for the first time is five years old. It is at this age when they are aware of their limitations, control their movements and acquire greater balance.
There are private classes for children where instructors explain the techniques necessary for skiing: use of equipment, basic posture, jumps, braking and turning techniques, balance control, flexion...
Even so, if they are younger, do not hesitate to travel with the children to the snow, as they will enjoy it sliding on sleds or doing activities that can be organized in the stations and that will be guided by the hand of monitors. For example, one of the snow sports that we can recommend is practicing mushing with children: they will enjoy the snow and They will have a great time with the dogs.
If they don't like the snow anyway or they are too small but you do want to take advantage of the opportunity to slide on your skis or snowboard, you can leave them at the child care centers with which many of the ski resorts they count.
How to equip children to go skiing
It is very important to know before going to any ski resort the conditions of the slopes, the snow and the weather that will prevail. Once we are clear, it is time to pack our suitcase. Children need to be very warm but they will also need to be able to take off their clothes comfortably during the day, since they will get hot with exercise and it is not good for them to sweat excessively.
In their equipment, they must wear waterproof clothing that is comfortable and Always carry spare clothes in case the ones you are wearing get wet. In addition, a good hat that covers the ears, gloves and sunglasses cannot be missing. The use of a helmet is essential.
You cannot forget to put sun protection cream on it, because although it seems that it is winter, that it is cold and the sun does not burn, it is not true, since the sun is reflected in the snow and can cause burns, not as intense as those in the summer, but enough to take it into account.
And finally, don't forget to put an ID in a pocket of your child's coat, because even if you are with him all the time there may be a moment in which he "escapes", running the risk. of losing it for a few moments in the crowd.
