DH and I have never skied before but kids want to try...

[Anonymous]

Where should we go? Don't want to drive more than 3 hours max. And would prefer if there are other things to do. Will we all need a training course?

[Anonymous]

maybe Massanutten as if you stay there you can tube and there is also an indoor water park.

I would think you'd want a lesson, but can also just take it slowly and have fun!

7 springs has lots other to do, but it is 3.5 hours. Liberty, Whitetail and Roundtop can be done in a day trip from DC.

[Anonymous]

Yes, you'll definitely need lessons. All of you. And helmets.

If you don't think you need helmets, I have two words for you:

Natasha Richardson.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, you'll definitely need lessons. All of you. And helmets.

If you don't think you need helmets, I have two words for you:

Natasha Richardson.

Holy non-sequitur Batman. Try to stay on topic, mkay?

[Anonymous]

I honestly think the instruction at Liberty for beginners is the best around. The bunny slope is HUGE and the ski school and individual lessons are very well run. The rentals are right in the bottom of the ski school office.

Far better than Wisp and 7 Springs, IMO.

My 0.02.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, you'll definitely need lessons. All of you. And helmets.

If you don't think you need helmets, I have two words for you:

Natasha Richardson.

Holy non-sequitur Batman. Try to stay on topic, mkay?

PP was referring to Richardson's death, caused by a ski accident.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where should we go? Don't want to drive more than 3 hours max. And would prefer if there are other things to do. Will we all need a training course?

You can either put your kids in ski school for the day. Or, if you want to learn too, you can probably get a family lesson.

Will cost you around $600 all-in for the day, equipment included.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where should we go? Don't want to drive more than 3 hours max. And would prefer if there are other things to do. Will we all need a training course?

YES.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I honestly think the instruction at Liberty for beginners is the best around. The bunny slope is HUGE and the ski school and individual lessons are very well run. The rentals are right in the bottom of the ski school office.

Far better than Wisp and 7 Springs, IMO.

My 0.02.

Also, there is tubing right there if you need something else fun to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where should we go? Don't want to drive more than 3 hours max. And would prefer if there are other things to do. Will we all need a training course?

You can either put your kids in ski school for the day. Or, if you want to learn too, you can probably get a family lesson.

Will cost you around $600 all-in for the day, equipment included.

How old are the kids? Many ski instructors do not recommend adults and kids taking lessons together. Much different learning curve. Put the kids in all-day ski school, and you and DH either take an adult group lesson, or private.

If you want to go for the day, Liberty is my favorite. We just went to Wisp this weekend and it has a lot of nice beginner runs. We didn't do ski school this time, but my DD did it when she was around 6 or 7. Not as organized as Liberty. DD has always had good experience with her instructors at Liberty.

Wisp has an indoor pool, tubing, and a mountain roller-coaster that is fun for the kids. It's an easy 3 hour drive. The hotel is a little dated, but super convenient to the slopes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, you'll definitely need lessons. All of you. And helmets.

If you don't think you need helmets, I have two words for you:

Natasha Richardson.

Holy non-sequitur Batman. Try to stay on topic, mkay?

PP was referring to Richardson's death, caused by a ski accident.

I am aware how she died. But it seemed like a very strange insertion into the thread given that the OP made no comment about helmets whatsoever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, you'll definitely need lessons. All of you. And helmets.

If you don't think you need helmets, I have two words for you:

Natasha Richardson.

Holy non-sequitur Batman. Try to stay on topic, mkay?

PP was referring to Richardson's death, caused by a ski accident.

I am aware how she died. But it seemed like a very strange insertion into the thread given that the OP made no comment about helmets whatsoever.

Maybe she's got a thing for helmet safety? It's amazing how many skiers still don't wear them, given the risks (and they keep your head so much toastier!). But I digress.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where should we go? Don't want to drive more than 3 hours max. And would prefer if there are other things to do. Will we all need a training course?

You can either put your kids in ski school for the day. Or, if you want to learn too, you can probably get a family lesson.

Will cost you around $600 all-in for the day, equipment included.

How old are the kids? Many ski instructors do not recommend adults and kids taking lessons together. Much different learning curve. Put the kids in all-day ski school, and you and DH either take an adult group lesson, or private.

If you want to go for the day, Liberty is my favorite. We just went to Wisp this weekend and it has a lot of nice beginner runs. We didn't do ski school this time, but my DD did it when she was around 6 or 7. Not as organized as Liberty. DD has always had good experience with her instructors at Liberty.

Wisp has an indoor pool, tubing, and a mountain roller-coaster that is fun for the kids. It's an easy 3 hour drive. The hotel is a little dated, but super convenient to the slopes.

Yeah, but you have to haul yourself and equipment up that bloody hill first. Not easy for 4 beginners!!!

[Anonymous]

The ski camp at Liberty is easy because they take your kids and get all their rental equipment for you. One of you check them in while the other adult gets in line for rentals and lift tickets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The ski camp at Liberty is easy because they take your kids and get all their rental equipment for you. One of you check them in while the other adult gets in line for rentals and lift tickets.

Why would one adult need to get in line for rentals and lift tickets if the ski camp does all the rental equipments for the kids?

The adults don't know how to ski either. Or did you miss that part?