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Teaching kids to ski doesn't have to be a battle of wills at the top of a run, a meltdown in the lift line, or a day that ends with everyone in tears — including you.
Welcome to Skiing with Kids, the podcast for every ski parent who wants to raise kids who genuinely love the mountain. I'm Jessica Averett, a professional ski expert with over 20 years of experience teaching kids to ski, a mom of five kids I taught to ski before age three, and someone who has spent two decades watching families transform their ski days from stressful to spectacular.
Whether you're trying to teach kids to ski for the very first time, troubleshoot why your six-year-old suddenly hates skiing, or figure out how to actually enjoy a ski day instead of just surviving it — this is your show.
Each episode, I'm bringing you real, practical, been-there-done-that advice on skiing with kids at every age and stage. We'll dig into ski technique, gear that actually works, how to handle the hard days on the mountain, resort tips, and the mindset shifts that make all the difference when you're a ski parent trying to raise confident little skiers.
No fluff. No generic advice. Just honest, expert guidance from someone who has taught thousands of kids to ski and raised five of her own — and knows that the best ski days of your family's life are absolutely possible.
This is Skiing with Kids. Let's get your family on the mountain.
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The End-of-Season Gear Routine Every Ski Family Needs
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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The 20-Minute Assessment That Makes Next Season So Much Easier
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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What the 2026 Winter Olympics Can Teach Parents
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Choosing the RIGHT Season Pass for Next Season
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Don't Take Your Kid Down That Run Yet: How to Know When They're Actually Ready
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Do Edgie Wedgies Actually Work? A Ski Instructors Honest Take
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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The Case for Spring Skiing: Softer Snow, Shorter Lines, & Happier Kids
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Preventing and Treating Altitude Sickness While Skiing
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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7 Questions Every Ski School Parent Should Ask at Pickup
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Stopping Your Ski Day Early So You Can End on a High Note
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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First Hour Strategies for Stress-Free Family Skiing
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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The Science of Fear: What Ski Parents Get Wrong
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Unlocking Confidence: The Crucial First Three Days of Skiing with Kids
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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The EXACT Moment Kids Decide Skiing Is For Them
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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When You Kid Refuses to Ski...and What to do about it!
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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7 Mistakes Every Ski Parent Makes with Their Kids
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Feb 22, 2026 |