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Ski School Ischgl - Children
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We are planning a trip to Ischgl and want to place our 5 year old in ski school for a few days. Has anyone had children in the program? I am trying to figure out which group she should be placed...I am afraid that the Bambini or Nursery Program may not be enough for her...and the website does not mention an age for their "children's" program.

Also, does anyone know if the small kids group are on chair lifts or just the little moving belt?

Thanks in advance!
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redhead0209, Mmm. Didn't even know they had a little moving belt, I've never seen it and I've been many times. I've never taken a child there but they certainly use the chair lifts for very small children. I've helped more than a few on and off them in my time.
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redhead0209, Have not used the ski school in Ischgl as I've never been - although taking the family to Kappl down the road from Ischgl on 2nd Jan Very Happy Very Happy

If it's like the other Austrian ski schools I've used for our youngest (now 6), they will quickly suss out if they need moved up or down a group based on ability. If she has skied before then the likelihood is that she'll be taken out on the slopes pretty much straight away. If not she will probably remain in the kindergarten until the instructor is satisfied that she can control speed etc, then they will be taken onto slopes - I'm guessing for a 5 year old, day 2/3.

As an example - when we were in Oberlech and my youngtest aged 4, he was kept in the kindergarten all day. This was mainly down to a bit of a grumpy instructor as he could ski with us fine. He did get tired though pretty quickly as I don't think on reflection that he was strong enough. This year however when we were in Stuben (aged 5) he was out on the main slopes from day 3 onwards and we found a big difference in his strength in that year.

As Corky, says once they're out on the slopes they will be going on chairs etc and the lifties are all very good with the kids and make sure that an adult is on with them at all times as it is highly unlikely that the instructor will go on with her each time, if at all.
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THanks all.....yep, I am little worried about the chairlift situation, as she has never been on one. Not to mention, a tad on the shy side....I guess I will have to cut those strings eventually.

Thanks for the information!
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Ski Schools kids have to ride with an Adult.
They get priority on the lifts.
The lifties just lift/help them onto the nearside chair (one chair after the other) with other Adult skiers & they just remarkably just sit there for the ride up .

I wouldnt worry, this is Austria, they have had years of practice at it !!

I reckon the lifites in Holiday time lift/help at least 1000 kids a day onto lifts.

THe Kids SKi Schools are excellent in Austria & your have a lot of fun in Ischgl.
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I am little worried about the chairlift situation, as she has never been on one

then to do it with an instructor and a group, and without you, is probably the absolutely ideal start for her - though I can sympathise with your concern. snowHead
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