I ski with Brownmonkey.
He looks about 10.
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I ski with Brownmonkey.
He looks about 10.
powderdave, a lot of your advice also sounds good for introducing grown-up beginners to the BC experience. I'm thinkin'--me! Hopefully I can find a patient guide one day. I will keep some of those tips in mind.
Sprite
All of your posts are both enjoyable reading, and very encouraging. Although, I love skiing with my wife, friends and family, it's no longer about me. It is ALL about getting my two kids (6 and 10) to enjoy nature, the mountains, themselves and each other. Skiing has always been more than just a sport to me... It is a way of life; and it builds character and responsibility. I believe that one of the best things that I can do for my children is to help them to enjoy this type activity (SCUBA also). How to ease them into this thought process is the task that is not so easy to acomplish. I don't want to be too laidback, or too aggressive. You guys are being very helpful. Tx.
lol...how is brownmonkey? that dood is funny.
Sprite
Brownmonkey is in HMP Verne at the moment. He should be paroled in time for our December ski shambles.
One other suggestion, since kids like other kids and since havnig another competent backcountry skier around is a good idea, you should consider finding a friend with a similar aged kid to join you, if possible.
He said BC, not WC.Quote:
Originally Posted by bad_roo
Dad goes first because he tests the snow because he is expendable,
LOL best quote ever
and then one by one we ski down the mountain. That's the best part. The snow is always powdery and you turn so easily. Mom Freaks out going down the mountain and says she got caught in an avalanche when some snow sluffs past her. Well that is about it I really can't describe what it's like skiing down the mountain. After we get down to the truck we take off our gear and go home at home we just fall into our chairs and veg out. That is why I like skiing I mean if everyone skied like that who wouldn't?
damn i wish i was your kid
There is no way I'd ever intrust my life to a 10-15 year old.
If American, you virtually have.Quote:
Originally Posted by adam
Sure! get her in the backcountry! that is awesome... but... where and when is the question:
Not when and where the avalanche danger is at all significant.
Like dogs, small children do not belong in areas where avalanche danger exists. They cannot rescue you or often not themselves and they may not understand where and where not to go.
Older children its all a judgement call. How old is 10? I don't know...
Edit: For SCUBA, PADI has a variety of programs... even for you 6 year old (not scuba but air supplied snorkels). Hhonestly I wouldn't want a kid under the age of 14 as a dive buddy and don't like thier Jr Open Water program for 10-14 y/o even with the 12m depth restriction (since panic and lung expansion injuries are more common with shallow dives)...
i was in the bc when i was 8 doing hut trips. and on the weekends during the school year we were in the bc to all depends what you are gonna drop in on and how much your kid is into it
PADI is the way to go. I first dawned a tank when I was 8. I was scared shitless. Looking back, it was very cool. The tank was about 8" long. We sat at the bottom of a pool for about 10mins. I didn't become certified by PADI until I was 17. Recue Diver status at about 22. I have spoken with my 10 year old about SCUBA. She is a strong swimmer, but is not ready for it. Next summer, we will talk again. Our first dive off the north shore of Cayman is going to be great. ...Sort of like the first run down Great Scott or Silver Fox.Quote:
Originally Posted by Summit
Yeah, I wouldn't trust you either.Quote:
Originally Posted by adam
Lots of good comments in this thread.
Keep it close & easy. Kids like familiar places, so a walk on skis up someplace like Albion before Alta opens can be appropriate:
http://pic2.picturetrail.com/VOL1023...8/94796025.jpg
Sara skinning at age 11
It's a beautiful & healthy thing to share. Ditto the safety comments, a kid won't be much help in an injury or avalanche scenario. Best to keep it small or have grownup assistance available.
As a Dad I'm sure you already know that good snacks can help:
http://pic2.picturetrail.com/VOL1023...0/94938550.jpg
Started my daughter at 2.5yrs old on little kids xc boots & bindings on little alpine skis w/climbing skin scraps. I'd pull her in a sled up Mill Creek where we'd shuffle around, throw snowballs & picnic then pull skins & ski down together. Classic kid stuff.
At age five we were heading out for our first ski day of the year up the Albion road at Alta. There was a bunch of new snow & she said "I'll break trail Daddy!" I got to follow her into the woods where we found a porcupine waddling around & good log for a picnic table. We watched the critter & took turns diving off the log into the deep powder snow. This was no dick waiving gnarly extremo face shot big huck effort, but remains one of my best days on skis ever.
She's skied from Big C to Mill Creek via Dog Lake & to Catherine Pass from Alta:
http://pic2.picturetrail.com/VOL1023...0/94938542.jpg
& other good stuff. My challenge is her mom (we're divorced, she's an expert skier who knows better) argues anything outside a ski area means avalance death. I've even had to argue w/mom about being able to ski off the groomed runs w/Sara, who has been a little powderhound since day 1. I think she may be jealous of us. Hah.
Good luck Schindlerpiste.