Yesterday had challenging conditions at Squaw Valley, with about 24 inches of snow in 24 hours and wind. Also tons of heavy new snow even on the green slopes. DH and I alternated skiing with the kids and taking them inside for hot chocolate/candlemaking. Some adults were reveling in powder, but many adults were heading in early and hanging out in the pubs. As I was getting on the Funitel in the afternoon, I stood behind a sobbing kid who was probably six or seven and her instructor. The kid was saying she didn't want to ski anymore, and the instructor told her that she'd already had the longest lunch break and needed to get back out there. Then she added in an exasperated tone, "you need to tell your mom and dad you are not ready for an all-day lesson." I felt sorry for the kid, although I'm sure it was frustrating for the instructor as well, but I'm wondering how most resorts handle tough weather conditions for their lesson program. For the little kids (3 and young 4s) at Squaw they have a program that is kind of a cross between daycare/lessons, and the kids can play inside if the weather is bad or if they get tired. For the older 4's and above, they don't have anything similar, and they don't seem to call the parents if the kid is having a bad day the way they do at some other ski schools.