Would you learn to ski??

[emmabelle]

I learned to ski at 22. We started our kids at 4 and 6. I think you'll like it if the conditions aren't icy. We've haven't had any measurable snow around here lately, so I haven't been. I don't enjoy ice skating on a mountain with ski's on.

 

[pettyone]

Oh absolutely! Another chance to spend some quality time with my kids? That's a no brainer. And just think how many times we tell our kids not to be afraid to try something - and then not practicing what we preach... You'd be setting a very good example if you did try it.

I definitely agree with the above posters about taking lessons.

Excellent post! I, um, hadn't thought about it that way...

 

[freckles and boo]

You know I'm 37, significantly overweight (wear a plus size -- not I'm a size 8 who wishes I were a 2), and totally out of shape. I LOVE to ski, as does my 7 year old. It's really the only exercise I enjoy. Last year DS and I went for 5 days in Vermont. My assumption was that I'd have to ski one day, then take a break with him in ski school, because my knees would hurt, but I found that as long as I stayed with him (e.g. didn't try to ski the expert slopes LOL) they were fine -- I skied all 5 days.

The thing that did hurt was the first few times I took him skiing and tried to teach him myself -- leaning over to pick him up each time he fell made me stiff very very fast. My very strong suggestion would be to put you in ski school and your child in all day ski school until he can get back up by himself.

If I can do, so can you.

I appreciate the encouragement! Aside from logistics and my bum knees, we have to work with the fact that my daughter has autism. Ski school probably wouldn't work for her unless it was adapted to her needs. She is a visual learner and would probably pick it up very quickly while I was struggling to just figure out the straps. One of us has to be within a few feet of her at all times when we are outside our home as she is amazingly fast and lacks any awareness of danger. My husband and I were joking this morning about one of us needing to just wait at the bottom for her while the other tumbled down the hill behind her.

 

[LadyyRedd]

Would I learn to ski? As in, would I have the guts to go for it? Absolutely!

Would I learn to ski? As in, do I want to? No, I have no desire to ever go. I hate cold and snow and wouldn't choose to spend time there!

Kimya

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

Go ahead and try it - you might like it!

I would find a school/instructor that specializes in adults.

 

[pettyone]

I appreciate the encouragement! Aside from logistics and my bum knees, we have to work with the fact that my daughter has autism. Ski school probably wouldn't work for her unless it was adapted to her needs. She is a visual learner and would probably pick it up very quickly while I was struggling to just figure out the straps. One of us has to be within a few feet of her at all times when we are outside our home as she is amazingly fast and lacks any awareness of danger. My husband and I were joking this morning about one of us needing to just wait at the bottom for her while the other tumbled down the hill behind her.

Many of the ski resorts have adaptive programs...might be worth checking in to...

 

[Micca]

Emergency rooms around ski resorts are filled with people a lot more coordinated than me.

 

[Sandy V.]

Absolutely! Take some lessons and go for it!

I live in Colorado, and ski around 6-10 times per year. I am definitely an intermediate skiier and have no desire to get better than that (no black runs for me!). It is such a fun family activity. I am definitely not a "small" person, and I'm also not very coordinated, and I can ski!

My long-term goal is to continue at the same pace, so that I can someday ski with my grandkids! I hope that they think it would be cool that Grandma can go down the slopes with them.

OP, just rent the equipment and try a day of lessons. If you don't like it, you never have to go back. And if you do, you'll have found another way for you and your DD to "bond". Good luck!!

ETA: Many ski areas (at least in Colorado) offer small group or private lessons. For just a few dollars more, you can get some individualized attention if you want it. Maybe that's a good solution.

 

[jonestavern]

Do it!
Some ski spots around here are more family friendly than others--or perhaps 'low key' is a better phrase--but all will be welcoming to beginners. Check out the different programs offered by each slope. You'll be pleased at how convenient & diversified these programs can be.
Remember, there are lots of other activites offered at ski resorts, also. Tubing, snowboarding to name only two. There are different types of skiing, so if you don't take to one, you may well like another.
NH offers a free ski or snowboarding lesson to beginners~
My DFIL, bum knees and all, learned to ski at age 62 & was skiing until just a couple of years ago at age 70. Now he sticks to tobagganing!
Oh, my yes, don't forget the apres ski fun!

Jean

 

[Minnie824]

I have never been skiing before but can't wait til my 2 yr old is a little older and we all go learn together! DH & I can join the kids class w/our DDs. haha. I think it'll be fun. And if people want to laugh at me, let them laugh. Go have fun!