Bachelor for New Skiers
We took Joe and Sam up skiing for the first time this past weekend. It was an awesome experience. Bachelor is a great place to learn. And, we learned a few things as well!
1. Friday is a great day to go. Crowds were small. No lines. Room in the lodge. Parking right by the lodge so no need for lockers. Only Joe and Sam were in their lesson so they got lots of attention.
2. A 2-hour lesson is plenty to get the kids ready for the lift and a long afternoon of fun.
3. The Sunrise Lodge is all you need for beginners. The lift is slow and the hill is gentle.
4. DO NOT have newbies get on a faster, more challenging lift the first day. It’s not worth the pain and they’ll have more fun on the bunny hill. Just say “no” even if they beg.
5. The rental process is pretty smooth, but still a lot of work to get the right sizes and all of that. Be sure you arrive a good 45 minutes before your planned lesson. There is really no point in getting there earlier. The kids need the lesson first and will only get frustrated if they play around ahead of time.
