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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I think in Canada you have to build your own using the in resort facilities
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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At 4 and 7 wouldn't they be skiing too? In which case get them into a group lesson (in Banff, for instance, lessons are, I think, 9-3, including lunch) and ski with them for the last part of the day. This would give you a decent day's skiing and give them a chance to show off what they can do - or take you down some of the tortuous trails their instructor knows. The only other place we've been in NA is Jasper and that was 10 years ago, but they had a crèche at the base back then
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Yes, both will be skiing, but our 4 year old wouldn't cope with a full day of skiing.
We need to find some sort of creche with skiing, if they exist?
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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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Have a look at Whistler Kids. Ours started there at 3 and 5 at the Blackcomb base. They have a great indoor creche and snow garden where the kids can start to learn their skiing and play in the snow but can also go indoors if they are cold, need a drink/nap/loo. The 5 day camps are excellent as they get the same instructor and friends(from all over the world) for the week and a kids apres on a Wednesday that involved a lot of paint/glue/crisps. On a Friday afternoon the whole kids skischool parades down the mountain with their home made banners and they get a goodie bag and their progress card. Once they get going there is no holding them back and in 6 years they always loved their instructors and became excellent skiers. The day is 8.30 - 3.15ish and lunch/snacks are included. Staying at the Blackcomb base means you can pick them up and all get on the last chair for an end of day run down all together. There are also some more or less ski in/out condos with pools/hottubs etc on the Blackcomb side. Our last experience was 6 years ago but it was definitely a winning formula, if quite expensive, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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I got the impression from some locals that the Whistler Kids scheme was the cheapest form of child care in the resort. But that maybe due to local discounts or working for the company.
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I don't know, because I don't have the assets, but I have seen lots of great looking child care in Canada. They seem to really look after kids, and teach them properly too. I spent some time photographing the day care stuff they have at Big White / Silver Star and, well, if I'd had kids, that's where I'd be parking them. With people who actually enjoy looking after kids. You can see what's on offer from the resorts' web sites I expect, or call/ email them - it's a service culture, they'll tell you what you need to know with a smile.
I've often been asked to look after children for their instructor when riding up alone on a chair lift. That's a surprise - as a single white non-poor male I understand that I'm seen as a huge threat to everyone not in that category. Not in BC, it seems.
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The resort pages all have details about kids ski school and day care provision differs resort to resort.
Sun peaks ansd Silver Star both been great in the past, with kids being well looked after and making great progress.
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I'm not aware of any ski resort of consequence in North America that does not appropriate essential "child care", whether in pure care form for toddlers, as well ski school as it were and care replete with food be same a breakfast and lunch. First, through the ski school or an ancillary department on the part of the resort. Secondly, through certified - licensed day care providers.
Simply contact the resort/resorts you are considering and speak with them directly on what they offer - what is available.
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Honestly, your best bet is to hire a babysitter or instructor for your children. I didn't have much luck finding a resort with those kinds of services. Just go on craigslist or https://weecare.co/ and try to ask for someone with that kind of experience.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| I've often been asked to look after children for their instructor when riding up alone on a chair lift. That's a surprise - as a single white non-poor male I understand that I'm seen as a huge threat to everyone not in that category. Not in BC, it seems. |
No, you’re mistaken. It’s Mexican male that’re supposed to be the biggest threat. According to a certain Presidential candidate, that is. So you’re a big step above.
Any parent who wouldn’t let their children outside to play because they perceive every male adult as dangerous shouldn’t let their children attend ski school. What do they expect? One instructor TRYING to look after 5-6 little ones. Most of the time it works out. Most of the time…
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FAQ
) and the kids will be 4 and 7 come March.
