S
kiing and snowboarding are
exhilarating sports and taking
your children away to enjoy
the slopes, stunning mountain
scenery and fresh air makes for an
unforgettable holiday. With more than
three months left in the season at most
resorts, you can still get your “ski fix”
this year.
When you start planning a family
ski holiday, you’ll want to consider the
time of year, the appropriate terrain
for your family’s skiing skill level,
and the accommodation type (hotel,
apartment, bed and breakfast or
chalet) that your family prefers. Look
for resorts with ski schools appropriate
for your children’s ages and abilities,
and check what non-skiing activities
are on offer, as these will be invaluable
should you decide not to ski for one
or two days. The resort’s proximity
to the airport will affect your travel
planning, too, so be sure to note that
and take it into account when you plan
your arrival and departure.
If you’d like someone else to
figure all the details out for you, travel
With ski season in full swing, now is the time to
plan your trip and experience the exhilaration of
a holiday on snow, writes
Carrie Salmon
of CK Ski.
Ready
steady
ski!
agents including Flight Centre HK
(flightcentre.com.hk) and Snow Wise
(snow-wise.com) can also advise and
create a trip tailor-made for your
family.
Proper preparations
For first-timers, parents and children
alike, it might be helpful to practise
before your first ski holiday. Before
you hit your first slope, you can
familiarise yourself with skis and
boots, and figure how to clip into your
bindings, find your balance and carry
equipment. Offering lessons for all
ages, Play (321play.com.hk) in Kwun
Tong is an indoor ski and snowboard
centre that can do just that.
For parents new to skiing (and
for seasoned professionals, too) it is
important to think about your fitness
before you travel. You will get more
out of your ski trip if you have been
exercising at least six to eight weeks
prior to departure.
Before choosing a resort, explore
weather conditions and previous snow
records. Weather To Ski (weathertoski.
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