kids in backpack or chest mount while skiing

[buildakicker]

Had to add this:



https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEOz0mgAbi/

Fresh and Deep.

[tmokes]

Yeah it’s not fun but my girlfriend is a beginner and she goes slow on groomers. It’s more fun than sitting in the lodge taking turns. I had my baby on chest because I snowboard but if I was on skis, I would put him in the back...


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[123ski]

Yeah, but you can share it with them when they can actually comprehend it. What's the rush?
Again, the benefit is mostly yours: feeling like your sharing something with your child. But the immense risk is shared by both you an your baby and if daddy takes a tumble and bad stuff happens, you may not be sharing anything with your child ever again.

you must just be a shitty skier

[I've seen black diamonds!]

you must just be a shitty skier

This. Why would daddy take a tumble? Some people are capable of skiing with a baby strapped on very, very safely. This includes deciding when and where it's a good idea. Some people aren't capable of this and shouldn't do it.

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[~mikey b]

this tiny baby








is this guy










just sayin’

[toast2266]

Saw some woman skinning up (inbounds) today with a kid in a front holster. It was full mashed potatoes, with hot grabby snow that wanted to double eject you. Solely based on her skinning technique, she's not a great skier. Hopefully the kid survived.

[grapedrink]

lol people taking their infants skiing is about as dumb as those people who bring their infants mountain biking or to metallica shows. you've got 18 years to introduce your kids to all the things you love, it doesn't all have to get done in the first 6 months.

[ill-advised strategy]

I just want to briefly say some of my earliest good memories are from being carried around in the backpack.

[jackstraw]

I just want to briefly say some of my earliest good memories are from being carried around in the backpack.

That's impressive recall memory. Most cannot recall much of anything before age 3 or so, unless its traumatic.

[mall walker]

I'm lazy... can someone link the "what pack should you use take your kid skiing" thread in here?

[Eastern Sierra Skier]

you've got 18 years to introduce your kids to all the things you love.

Here's two things I love, surfing and breasts. Is this ok?


https://www.instagram.com/p/B82fZjxB...on_share_sheet

[jhyatt]

When I was skiing in the Dolomites I read in the paper that a German couple had a kid in the backpack skiing and it fell asleep and long story short had both legs frostbitten and amputated. Just be super careful with kids, please. I am all for getting out, but be careful. Think what's best not just for you, but for everyone.
My kids all ski and I spent tons of time with them in baby bjorn front things and backpacks, but never skiing. Just not worth it for me and my family. I took them snowshoeing, hiking, and in the Chariot bike trailer on bike paths. Dragged around in a sled. So much fun to be had with the little ones that is super fun and less risky. I even went XC skiing and rented a chariot pulk thing once. THAT was tough! It's really nice to take a break from lift-served skiing for a season or two and just go a few times if at all.

[jhyatt]

FAKE baby. REAL boobs!

Here's two things I love, surfing and breasts. Is this ok?


https://www.instagram.com/p/B82fZjxB...on_share_sheet

[turnfarmer]

One of my favorite memories is having my Daughter in a backpack,. Stopped to rest after a longish run, Kid piped up Go Daddy Go!
At the time I thought, Kid give your old man a break, this ain't easy!

When she started skiing she could barely stand on skis so we held a pole for her to hold on to and hunched over next to her. Got through that stage and saw an instructor using a hula hoop to support a similar age kid. Wish I had known about the hula hoop!

[Dshack89]

I'm lazy... can someone link the "what pack should you use take your kid skiing" thread in here?

I'm sure others use different brands, but I really like this one: https://www.kelty.com/journey-perfectfit-elite/

Fit customizes to me and my wife pretty quickly / easily, plenty of storage for all the stuff that inevitably needs to be brought along, and a good wet storage slot for skins and/or diapers. If I could change 1 thing, I would make the sunshade a bit wider...it only works well if the sun is directly overhead.

The front carrier style option works well when they are tiny, but quickly doesnt work when they get heavier. And I have no idea how that would work getting on/off a lift. With a backpack it is super easy to set it on the lift. And also super easy to set down so you can transition / buckle your boots / etc.

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[cravenmorhead]

I'm lazy... can someone link the "what pack should you use take your kid skiing" thread in here?

Something that (1) fits your torso, (2) is made my a major pack manufacturer (Kelty, Gregory, etc.), and (3) is for sale for cheap on your local craigslist/parent facebook group/nextdoor/whatever. Lots of people buy kid backpacks thinking they're going to hike with their kid every weekend, they do it once, everyone hates it, and they sell the pack for not much money.