Top family tips for a successful skiing holiday

For the Bäckström family, who are real Stöten fans, planning is key. Here are their top tips for a really successful ski holiday in Stöten with the family.

Tip #1: Chair smartly.

Start planning your packing well in advance and make sure you have your car packed the day before you leave.

Tip #2: Go for it.

We usually drive up to Stöten and then take the opportunity to drive as much as possible in one go. Although it can be tough, we usually go straight after work and school to be able to enjoy waking up in Stöten and be in place on the slopes already in the morning and as long as possible.

Tip #3: Evening skiing.

We recommend driving in the evening if you don't want to lose precious daytime driving time, then you can go skiing instead! When we drive during the evening and night, the children usually sleep to a large extent. Don't forget to bring a packed lunch for both big and small, it is needed even if you stop to eat now and then.

Tip #4: Just right is not always best.

Unless you live right on the slopes, distance doesn't matter. With small children, even an otherwise reasonable distance becomes too far not to take the car, with all the equipment and things you have to carry. So you might as well live a few minutes further away. And maybe save a few bucks.

Tip # 5: Go to the mountains.

Take the kids to the top of the mountain for an even more memorable skiing experience! The views and the long runs are unbeatable. And many sections are not a bit steeper than the children's slopes!

Tip #6: Land softly.

Just as we try to leave on time, we want to get home on time. We therefore make sure to go home on a Saturday instead of a Sunday, to be able to land before a new work and school week starts.

But... is it really necessary?

When the kids started riding, we adults rode alongside with a pole to help. Occasionally, they would ride between one of our legs, but they usually ended up hanging and not getting the hang of balancing, standing and riding - and if you use a harness, there is a risk that the child feels a false sense of security.

As a parent, it is important to be safe, never show fear. Encourage children to see opportunities where they can ride on their own. Let them try out their skills and even practise falling - everyone thrives on challenges. If children are curious about something, do it right away. Putting it off until later builds up unnecessary tension.