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Skiing in Scotland -- What to do with a 4 year old ... Any tips?
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We've never been to any of the Scots (Lecht, Nevis etc) resorts - but were thinking about it for a trip between Xmas and New Year.
Can anyone give any tips about the best resort: Two good adult skiiers and a 4 year old - really a total beginner. Key thing is the facilities/ski school for the wee one: some seem only to offer private lessons from 5yo upwards -
Do any of the resorts offer an equivalent of the CLub Piou Piou for very small children (e.g., mornings and/or afternoons)?
Many thanks.
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CharlieL
, you could dry giving Darren or Theresa a ring at Cairnwell Mountain Sports (Glenshee) who would probably be able to work a private out for the 4 y/o.
Lodge: 01250 885255
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If that doesn't work out for you, good luck
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Hi CharlieL, 4 is a difficult age I'm afraid - is she/he near enough 5 or at the younger end? If the latter then you might be as well doing the odd private and using creche facilities like the ones at the Hilton Coylumbridge which is on the way to the Cairngorm ski slopes.
The Ski School at Cairngorm
(who I work for) operate snow garden type areas on the beginner slopes but usually these are for kids from 5yrs up, however if you contact them and your child isn't that far off 5 they might be able to offer some flexibility depending on numbers and ages. However be aware that some kids take to it easily and others don't so you might find even if they offer something that after a taster session they will ask you to book privates, all depends on the child.
Unfortunately the ski schools in Scotland aren't really set up for very young children like they are in the Alps, where they have (at least in my experience) a reasonably high proportion of instructors as well as nursery nurse trained staff to help with the groups. Additionally they also tend to have dedicated indoors areas to take the kids whereas we don't I'm afraid so it'd be a 2 hour stint on the mountain.
Anyway, if you do call The Ski School ask to speak to Amanda, explain the situation and see what she says - be aware they're likely to be very busy though.
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thanks for that. He is actually not far off five and has done about a week's worth of Club Piou Piou in the french alpes last winter. he's a natural of course - like his parents
and took to the snow like a penguin (er, literally) - though obviously still a beginner. I'll try some of these numbers and see what's on offer. Does seem that the larger alpine resorts are better geared for children on the whole - but I've been curious to see what Scotland is like.
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and took to the snow like a penguin (er, literally) - though obviously still a beginner. I'll try some of these numbers and see what's on offer. Does seem that the larger alpine resorts are better geared for children on the whole - but I've been curious to see what Scotland is like.