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Apart from the obvious (warm ski clothes etc) what other vital items would you recommend for skiing with children? (we fly next week)

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tiredemma · 17/12/2008 16:39

We have all our warm ski clothes, thermals etc but as its our first time im just wondering if there is anything else that you would recommend to make our skiing holiday go as smoothly as possible???

We fly to Salzburg on sunday 28th.

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scorpio1 · 17/12/2008 16:40

suncream, the snow reflects the sun you see.

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scorpio1 · 17/12/2008 16:40

lipsalve

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tiredemma · 17/12/2008 16:41

ah- I would never have thought of that. Ta

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Nbg · 17/12/2008 16:41

Have you got sunglasses/goggles?

Where in Austria are you going?
My dh is taking dd there next month

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tiredemma · 17/12/2008 16:42

I have some tinted goggles.

We are going to Zell Am See

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HuwEdwards · 17/12/2008 16:45

spare hats and spare gloves and spare goggles, as they are bound to lose something! And the resort will fleece you for replacements.

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Neeerly3 · 17/12/2008 16:46

how old are the kids? we went when my dt's were 2 and a bit and I swore we would never go again until they were older and could go into ski school - was such a bind sharing the childcare with DH and having to ski alone while the other looked after the kids - plus the fresh cold outside air, knocked em for six and they were in bed for like 7pm every night, couldn't go out to eat!

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tiredemma · 17/12/2008 16:47

they are 5 and 8, both are booked into ski school and there is a group of us going (my inlaws and others so we have lots of helping hands!)

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Neeerly3 · 17/12/2008 16:48

ha ha, i was in Zell! It's a lovely resort, but wish me and dh had been kidless to enjoy it. Not a lot to do if the ski-ing isn't floating the kids boats - I spent a day or two wandering round the shops with the DT's in a buggy while DH skied - was a tad boring!

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Neeerly3 · 17/12/2008 16:49

ah helping hands - you will be fine and you will LOVE it! Some great bars and resturants and some lovely (if pricey) shops too!

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BrownSugaSprinkledOnPumpkinPie · 17/12/2008 16:50

Sandwich bags, to put some snacks in that they can keep in their pockets. So they can graze when they need a bit of energy, and they don't have to wait until scheduled snack times etc... (filled with raisins, nuts, museli bars).

(i normally take myself a "bum"bag to keep small snacks and small water in - tis thirsty work)

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BrownSugaSprinkledOnPumpkinPie · 17/12/2008 16:50

Sandwich bags, to put some snacks in that they can keep in their pockets. So they can graze when they need a bit of energy, and they don't have to wait until scheduled snack times etc... (filled with raisins, nuts, museli bars).

(i normally take myself a "bum"bag to keep small snacks and small water in - tis thirsty work)

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BrownSugaSprinkledOnPumpkinPie · 17/12/2008 16:51

Sandwich bags, to put some snacks in that they can keep in their pockets. So they can graze when they need a bit of energy, and they don't have to wait until scheduled snack times etc... (filled with raisins, nuts, museli bars).

(i normally take myself a "bum"bag to keep small snacks and small water in - tis thirsty work)

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BrownSugaSprinkledOnPumpkinPie · 17/12/2008 16:51

soz, seem to have VT's problem

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tiredemma · 17/12/2008 16:51

thats brilliant thanks!!
My MIL's sister has just brought a huge chalet ( like picture postcard house) in the very next village so we will be spending time with her and her family aswell, should be wonderful- I cant wait

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LIZS · 17/12/2008 16:55

Strong sunglasses and goggles to fit over helmet, small suncream/lipsalve combos to be attached to jacket or hung around neck, waterproof snow boots, long cuffed gloves/mittens and a pair of fleece gloves to wear when not skiing whilst others dry out, spare hat , fleece neckwarmer to tuck between neck and over chin and ear warmers to wear under helmets. Extra socks to change when fet get sweaty or damp. In the past we've found fleece gilets excellent as an additional layer under ski jacket.

Buy a pack of treatsize Mars bars from supermarket and give one to each child before ski lesson as a snack in case they aren't given one otherwise. Also allow a few euros each per day for a drink during lessons, especially if weather is bad.

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kate55 · 17/12/2008 18:51

Which is better for girls age 8 to 12. Snoe boots or timberland type things.

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LIZS · 17/12/2008 18:54

Snow boots if they are likely to toboggan and play in it. Ankle boots won't be long enough and will let in snow.

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fourkidsmum · 17/12/2008 20:58

def snow boots - easier to put on and take off when they are all togged up and can barely bend down because of the layers and maybe have gloves on.

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clam · 17/12/2008 22:12

Snow boots are softer on the feet after those concrete skiboots. More like slippers than wrestling with the laces on Timberlands.

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clam · 17/12/2008 22:13

Make a note of the serial number on lift passes. If you lose one, you're stuffed. ou have to pay for another one unless you can provide the code.

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elastamum · 17/12/2008 22:24

Sticky labels with your contact details on. I stick one to the back of each childs helmet just in case they get lost or have an accident. Also my kids have their names stuck on the front of their helmets so the instructors know who they are. Make sure they are wearing helmets! You can hire them with their skis

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tiredemma · 18/12/2008 07:08

Wow! Some excellent ideas here!!! Thanks so much

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sellorrenovate · 18/12/2008 19:41

Slightly contrary to advice below but don't overdress your DC . They can get seriously warm/hot all togged up with a helmet on if the air temperature is only around freezing. Returned from Seefeld today, DS did 2 days of skiing in a long sleeve TShirt, thin fleece and soft shell jacket (no thermals under salopettes) and was dripping in sweat under his helmet after a 2 hour ski lesson. Air temperature was around -3.

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EbeneezerSlouch · 18/12/2008 19:46

throat lozenges (we like cherry ones), the dry air can make throats sore and these keep them lubricated

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