 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi...I'm new both to this site and skiing.
I'm looking to take my 6 year old son skiing sometime this year. We've both recently started lessons at a nearby dry slope and are both completely hooked!
What I would like to know is are there any other single parents who have taken their child/ren skiing?? Do many people do it?? If so...what was it like and can anyone recommend any particular places to go and good travel websites.
Thanks in advance and happy new year.
Jess
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Jessie, hi and welcome to snowHeads, we're a friendly bunch really.
You could consider going with a child/family specialist operator like ski esprit, as then you would both have some company. I know that they take families of all sorts of configurations. If you take him out of school and avoid the peak holiday times, you should get a good price deal as well.
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Jessie, Ski Esprit, La Rosiere, Early March.
I would go where there are other kids, I would take him out of school, avoiding UK and European school hols, and I would take him to a smaller, quieter resort. Ski Esprit should talk you through it. Once you have done your first trip it will all fall into place.
Rule no 1 is: Be chilled
no2: Have fun
no3: Have instruction
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Jessie, check out Simon Butler Skiing in Megève, France. Although not a single parent, I have been there many times myself with my kids (now 18 and 16) over the years, because Mrs L cannot always get leave during the school holidays. SBS focusses on tuition (at all levels), as part of the package, which would be good for both of you. The kids are put through the Snowlife Snowsports awards scheme developed by BASI (which doesn't detract from the fun). A nanny service is available if your son wouldn't want a full day on the slopes. Best of all, the chalet hotels have a great atmosphere, and because people are skiing and taking meals together, there's no way you'd feel isolated.
BTW, welcome to snowHeads! 
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This is the 4th season that I've been taking my son skiing (he's nearly 11) and we've been skiing together for 3 of them. We often meet up with friends or ski with hosts, but are just as happy if it's only the two of us. My wife seldom comes with us as she's a reluctant skier and is limited to easy blue runs, whereas Sam likes to blast the reds and loves bumps.
We always use Mark Warner as they're very family-oriented and there's usually other kids with whom he can entertain himself in the evenings if he's bored with my company. As we don't require childcare, we can book at the last minute and save a packet too.
I can honestly say that skiing with him is one of my greatest pleasures and I'd recommend it to anyone.
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Jessie, hi bbc website for the holiday programme ran a story on skiing with kids last year
hope this helps
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Thanks all for your replies! I'm particularly interested in the Simon Butler Skiing...it seems ideal for a first skiing holiday ...having a week of skiing tuition , so I will look into that. Thanks for all your other tips, gratefully received and I will take note!
Jessie 
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FAQ
After vigourous complaint, Gregory was put into a smaller group for the afternoon which was better, although still not as good as any other ski school we've used since. Choice of ski school is very important, obviously!
