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Toddlers Learn Skiing Fundamentals
THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2008
Toddlers enjoy their first exposure to skiing in Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s Little Rascals on Snow program. Experienced staff from the Resort’s renowned child care facility TREASURES and Snow Sport University (SSU) team up to introduce children as young as 2 1/2 to skiing with games and instruction.
The program introduces children to skiing in small doses, allowing them to have fun on the snow and get the feel of skis and ski equipment without taking on the challenge of a full day on-snow program.
Children spend a portion of the day in TREASURES and a portion of the day —divided into several increments—on the snow. A small group setting ensures success for these beginning skiers. Before heading outside, children have fun playing "dress up" in their ski equipment.
On the snow, the teaching staff uses tools specially designed for younger kids, such as H bars and harnesses. These support aids allow beginning skiers freedom to move while maintaining a sense of balance and security. Their first on hill experience incorporates the use of a WonderCarpet, a gently moving conveyor lift, conveniently located right at TREASURES. The Little Rascals’ day runs from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, charging $109 per day that includes instruction, equipment and helmet rental, snack and lunch.
Source:
www.smuggs.com
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