Really?? 😳

No and the minimum height requirement is 42 inches. Last time we were there they shut down tubing because there was an accident involving children and they recommended wearing a helmet.

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Anonymous wrote:FWIW, the Whitetail kids tubing area is pretty tame IIRC. Not appropriate for infants but certainly geared towards toddlers/preschoolers! So check it out in a year or two OP.

OP here. Thanks to those who kindly said no and also really appreciate the slide awareness; I have to admit (I'm sure to no one's surprise, especially those calling me worst parent of the year) that I had vaguely heard of it but didn't realize the gravity of what could happen. I am not defending myself but I do feel like this picture (#1) on Whitetail's website is pretty misleading: https://www.skiwhitetail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/snow-tubing.aspx

The BIG slide in the pictures on the whitetail webpage is not the one for the kids 41” and under. Part of the reason we did not take my 3yo last year was because I was afraid they’d find that too boring and meltdown that they couldn’t go on the big hill with our 6yo. The big slide frankly makes me a bit nervous and we made 6yo wear their helmet.

Anonymous wrote:This weather got me thinking about winter activities! I see that Whitetail has a 41" and under ticket for snow tubing. Is 10 months too young? Has anyone been and can let me know how the runs are and if they'd be ok for an infant? Just curious, what age can kids try skiing/snowboarding?

You're scaring me.

Anonymous wrote:All I can picture are head, neck and brain injuries. Please don't.

Please think about possible injuries, OP.

I took my 6 year old and the slide was fine but you are supposed to slow down at the end and when we were walking back up my dd was behind me and another sled didn't slow down and nearly crashed into my ddm. The attendant saved her life because he saw what was happening and blocked her with his body and yelled at the people. I still have nightmares about that.

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Anonymous wrote:FWIW, the Whitetail kids tubing area is pretty tame IIRC. Not appropriate for infants but certainly geared towards toddlers/preschoolers! So check it out in a year or two OP.

OP here. Thanks to those who kindly said no and also really appreciate the slide awareness; I have to admit (I'm sure to no one's surprise, especially those calling me worst parent of the year) that I had vaguely heard of it but didn't realize the gravity of what could happen. I am not defending myself but I do feel like this picture (#1) on Whitetail's website is pretty misleading: https://www.skiwhitetail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/snow-tubing.aspx

Don't let the Bossy Flossies on this site get you down, OP. That kid in the picture on their website is very young, even if older than 10 months. And we have pictures of me on a sled as an infant sitting on my dad's lap. That was on a small hill at our local park but still. I totally get where you're coming from.

DH and I visited the Holmenkollen Ski Museum in Oslo several years ago and I was amazed to see a ski suit on a tiny mannequin. It was a model of a(n actual) baby that had started skiing at 11 months so, it happens!

But generally speaking, the PP who suggested sticking with the tupperware drawer for now has given wise advice IMO.

Oh gosh I was thinking this would be a post about if tuning has babysitting services while you tube.

Anonymous wrote:FWIW, the Whitetail kids tubing area is pretty tame IIRC. Not appropriate for infants but certainly geared towards toddlers/preschoolers! So check it out in a year or two OP.

OP here. Thanks to those who kindly said no and also really appreciate the slide awareness; I have to admit (I'm sure to no one's surprise, especially those calling me worst parent of the year) that I had vaguely heard of it but didn't realize the gravity of what could happen. I am not defending myself but I do feel like this picture (#1) on Whitetail's website is pretty misleading: https://www.skiwhitetail.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/snow-tubing.aspx

Echoing PPs, but to add...you have to take the Magic Carpet up the hill and I'm 100% sure the attendant won't let you hold a baby while you're in motion....so how would you even get to the top of the hill?

FWIW, the Whitetail kids tubing area is pretty tame IIRC. Not appropriate for infants but certainly geared towards toddlers/preschoolers! So check it out in a year or two OP.

I hope you mean a 10 ten year old! 10 months? Crazy.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Whoops, FTM parent here and I guess I envisioned it more as a we go down a hill together where I hold the baby in my lap.

Nope. Not unless you want to accidently cause brain damage if you flip or something.

We took our kid sledding at that age all bundled up on a small hill with us, and he was skiing black diamonds by 4.5 yo. Maybe he just inherited our reckless genes, though.

OP: Sears & Roebuck wants your parenting license back.