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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Since youre staying with family, they are presumably locals and know their way around, dining, shopping, outdoor activities, etc, no?
Ski shuttle bus routes, cookies at 3pm, strawberry park to avoid crowds, etc[/quote]

OP here. Yes, they have lived in the area for 10+ years and are avid skiiers. I'm sure they will know all that stuff. I guess I am more worried about the driving from the airport, renting our gear, and the terrain being overwhelming. One of my teens is not as confident a skiier as the other, and is just more anxious in general. [/quote]

Fills up fast so do it sooner rather than later.[/quote]

OP here. The relative we are visiting taught all three of his own kids to ski and is insistent he can/will do the same for ours. Its like a thing he is proud of doing for relatives. Is this a bad idea?[/quote]
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Generally people who scoff at lessons and teach their kids themselves have kids who can bomb down the mountain but have poor form and control.   [/quote]

+1.  Both DH and I ski and we taught DS on greens the basics but then put him in with ski instructors.  It’s so important to have the correct technique and form, especially as you tackle harder terrain.

Have your kid ski with family for an hour but I would put them in at least 1/2 day of ski school if not 1 day.[/quote]

You can pitch the lessons as “cut the line passes” or whatever if your kids ball at the idea.  Consider a semi private / private group lesson for your family if you want that time together.  Tell your family member you only have three days out there so want to maximize your first experience.  This assumes you can fit it in the budget.  [/quote]

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