I say it’s worth it. We live in Boston and DH and I don’t ski (both grew up in non skiing places). DS1 knows how to ski and goes at least a few times a year - As he gets older (he’s almost 13) he would have been left out of a lot of things with his friends if he didn’t ski. Lots of weekends away or quick day trips etc.
Post by picksthemusic on Nov 29, 2019 13:40:27 GMT -5
I skied as a kid and I loved it. I skied probably into my teens. I feel like it's a fun experience, loved the snow, etc. My dad was the big skier in the house, but my mom was proficient because she grew up in Alaska and they basically skied all through high school, so that was one of the only family activities that my whole family enjoyed together. I started skiing at 5.
I’m in same position. My husband and I don’t really ski (I can but haven’t in 20yrs, DH has never). We live in CO, and yes I have taught my kids to ski via ski lessons. I have 4 and it’s very expensive but now that 2 of my kids are teens, they don’t need lessons anymore. A few lessons is actually enough. My 10 yr old could use 1 more lesson. My Freshman in HS has already been invited to go skiing with a new friend from HS. I’m glad she knows enough to be comfortable going with friends now. But it was a huge expense and pain and we only did it 1-2times a year.
If he can take a couple more lessons and go with your sister a few times a year, I think it’s worth it. He’ll have more opportunities to go as he gets older living where you do and it’s definitely a hobby you could do a few times a year and be fine at.
I started snowboarding in my late teens, never had a lesson, did really difficult runs keeping up with friends much better than me, went once or twice a month during winter in my early 20’s and only stopped when we moved to a warm climate without tons of great mountains around. I feel like I could pick it up again easily. It’s a great workout. I’m a total city person but experiencing nature and the solitude you can find on a mountain is amazing.
I mean, I think so, but DH and I both ski and fully intend for that the be a winter activity for our family. DS1 is starting in lessons this season (after the 1st of the year) and DS2 should be able to start next season.
If you and your H don't ski, it may not be worth it for you. You just have to decide if it's an investment you're willing to make for your family. Skiing is money and time, for sure.
I live in Denver and know plenty of people who live here and grew up here who don't ski and have only been a handful of times. There are plenty of people who live near ski resorts who don't take their kids skiing. It's not a priority for lots of people.
eta: FWIW, I grew up in Texas and learned to ski with DH (then boyfriend) when I was 19. I picked it up *really* quickly, despite never having skied before. It's absolutely possible to pick it up as an adult, but I also think having a few lessons throughout childhood would make it even easier. I mostly keep up with DH now (he started when he was 4) on double blacks, tree skiing, etc.
Post by CheeringCharm on Dec 2, 2019 7:41:46 GMT -5
Do your schools have ski club? You might want to look into that. The ski club through our school offers amazing deals for the whole family, not just the students involved.