Many instructors cringe at the idea of a family lesson – a parent or 2, a child or 2, and perhaps even a grand parent or the odd uncle thrown in the mix…

I love to coach this kind of group through – everyone is having fun (hopefully)  just being together and enjoying the moutain to start with. We can build a greater connection and this sets up the scene for a nurturing learning environment : everyone encourages the little one, Mom gets support building the skills needed to ski the same trails as her older daughter and everyone helps everyone…. Granted there are often large differences in ability, but with different exercises and the occasional split between a blue run and a black, everyone can be kept happy and challenged.