Ongoing Kid Stoke [2011 and on...]

[powder4breakfast]

EDIT:This was the 2011/2012 kid stoke thread. We changed the title to "ONGOING KID STOKE" to preserve all the great info and answers to questions that get lost each season with each new thread.

This thread is now ongoing and can be used to post Stoke, TR's, questions and any advice in regards to skiing with little ones.





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Telemike had started kid stoke threads in the past. I enjoyed them. I haven't seen one yet this year. Post your kiddy stoke pics and stories here.

Utah has no snow this season so the only runs I've been getting have been on Sunnyside at Alta with my little girl. Anna has logged 7 days this season and is loving it. She just turned 5 a few weeks ago. When asked what she lives for, she replies "The Pow Pow".

I know others ski at Alta with their little ones. Say hi if you see us. I am easy to spot because I am in all blue - pants, jacket, boots and skis.

Here's a poser pic of Anna from this week. We'll get some action shots up soon.

Edit: Site or my comp is messed. Can't upload image. Will do so later.

[powder4breakfast]

I got the pic thing sorted.

Here is Anna from yesterday. We had plans to go again today; but, she decided against it. I guess I need to understand that we don't have to go everyday. It's important for me not to burn her out. I want her to continue going because she wants to, not because I want her to.

Therefore, all I have is the poser pic until we get up again and take some action shots.


Anna skis by powder4breakfast, on Flickr

[Trackhead]

Hmmm, he's technically not skiing yet, but he is skiing with me about 3-4 days per week.



Skin up Snowbird every week with him.


Quick trip to Wolverine.


Guardsman Pass mellow turns.


$60 ghetto chariot.


He's going to the Tushars next month, and a LaSal Hut trip in March. He'll probably grow up and hate winter. If that's the case, I'd be happy to move to St. George and be a full time moto rider in the desert.

[Trackhead]

Utah has no snow this season so the only runs I've been getting have been on Sunnyside at Alta with my little girl. Anna has logged 7 days this season and is loving it. She just turned 5 a few weeks ago. When asked what she lives for, she replies "The Pow Pow".

Awesome. Did you see Otter's FB video of him yelling at his kid to turn, turn, turn. Then in the same run yelling at him to point it and huck? It's hilarious.

[The SnowShow]

I love seeing these..P4B- when did you start Anna?

Trackhead - how does he do in the backpack for long stretches of time? Does he sleep or get fussy? I ask b/c I'm hoping to do the same kind of things...

[Trackhead]

I love seeing these..P4B- when did you start Anna?

Trackhead - how does he do in the backpack for long stretches of time? Does he sleep or get fussy? I ask b/c I'm hoping to do the same kind of things...

He's six months old or so now. He just looks around, falls asleep about 60% of the time. The pack has a flip down wind screen which is obviously nice for winter use.

He's been in a pack his entire life, hiking 3-4 days a week since birth, so I'm hoping/thinking he's used to it.

We've been out a couple days when the temps were 8-9 degrees Fahrenheit, and he was fine.

[The SnowShow]

I've been told you can't put your infant in a pack until around 6 months bc he/she can't support the neck...is that not true?

[bern43]

Depends on the pack. We have an ergo that had an infant insert for neck support. But our kelty pack doesn't have that support. My little guy wants nothing to do with the pack now that he can walk though. We had a window of about six months use. Last hike ended 1/2 way up with a melt down.

[The SnowShow]

I have a Deuter kid comfort 2...not sure if there's an insert available for it.

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[Trackhead]

I've been told you can't put your infant in a pack until around 6 months bc he/she can't support the neck...is that not true?

That's when I started with Alex, right at six months. He's solid in there.

[altachic]

Sam has been on skis about five times so far. It's crazy how he just kinda started sliding and balancing with no trouble, it's pretty awesome.
We just go til he wants to be done, then put him in the pack and try to get one more lap in while he enjoys the ride.
He insists on walking to and from the car on his own, all while in ski boots that are too big. The kid has got it in his genes (I say mostly from his Dad)
Try to get up once on the weekend for ski free at Alta.

He'll be TWO in a few short weeks.

[altachic]

That's when I started with Alex, right at six months. He's solid in there.

You can do it before then if the kid is stable. We put Sam in a pack well before 6 months and he rode the lifts with us in the Bjorn at about 2 months.

[Trackhead]

Sam has been on skis about five times so far. It's crazy how he just kinda started sliding and balancing with no trouble, it's pretty awesome.
We just go til he wants to be done, then put him in the pack and try to get one more lap in while he enjoys the ride.
He insists on walking to and from the car on his own, all while in ski boots that are too big. The kid has got it in his genes (I say mostly from his Dad)
Try to get up once on the weekend for ski free at Alta.

He'll be TWO in a few short weeks.

What do you guys do for gear at that age? Buy used stuff from KSL?

[The SnowShow]

Altachic..that's awesome. Is it hard to ski with him in a pack?

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[Trackhead]

Is it hard to ski with him in a pack?

It feels top heavy, but not too bad. You have to ski pretty smooth on bumpy terrain so you're not flinging your kid around.