"Rad moms" short film

[snoWYmonkey]

A short film many of the ski divas can probably relate to, no matter the ability levels.

Here is the movie link for the film.

I find it interesting that only 2 of the women are actively skiing for a living at the moment. Having watched them and many others, pumping in cramped bathrooms, with all the layers exploding from the stall, I have nothing but respect for all the moms out there.

 

[badger]

Thanks @snoWYmonkey for that film link.

I so appreciated the dynamic shift from these pro skiers to the challenges of motherhood; then when kids were "ready", to move back in adjusting the lifestyle they have lived most their lives, bringing their own next generation kiddoes into the world of skiing.

 

[AJM]

Now I am no pro skier but I can so relate to this and have so many memories of starting our son on his skiing path.
As DH worked away a lot it was up to me and I remember sometimes just taking him up just for snow play and lunch, always hoping that someone would offer to look after him while I had a quick sneaky run.
I did hours and hours on the baby rope tow with him and the day he could ski the two big faces at our local hill was when I realised it was all worth it.

 

[IKam]

A short film many of the ski divas can probably relate to, no matter the ability levels.

Here is the movie link for the film.

I find it interesting that only 2 of the women are actively skiing for a living at the moment. Having watched them and many others, pumping in cramped bathrooms, with all the layers exploding from the stall, I have nothing but respect for all the moms out there.

Thanks for the link. It's a beautiful film and those youngsters sure are lucky!

 

[Fern Lake Flavor]

I did hours and hours on the baby rope tow with him and the day he could ski the two big faces at our local hill was when I realised it was all worth it.

I laughed out loud during the film when I heard:
""I was so excited to teach him how to ski and when we first went, I realized it wasn't really that much fun to teach him how to ski (laughs)!"

DH and I also logged many hours on the Magic Carpet, and like you said @AJM in the end you inevitably reach a moment where it feels totally worth it. I try to remind that to parents who are deep in the Bunny Scene!

Side Note (but related): My home hill has a Parents Pass that is 1 pass to be shared between a couple so they can trade off Bunny Scene/Actual Lifts. Maybe other mountains do this, too?

 

[snoWYmonkey]

Jackson Hole might still do a mini kid on the greens discounted for both....have not kept up on that.

I recall a dear friend when he brought his son, who is now a competitive skier and cyclist, on the lift for the first time. He fell sound asleep on the second ride up. In the end he skied one run only, and kept talking about how cool the lift was. It is so worth it in the long run.

Keep in mind that for many pre teen and teen girls the skiing enthusiasm is easy to quash by forcing them. By the teen years, unless they are in a competitive ski program, there are few offerings that are organized, and keeping it fun, by having it be a shorter day or bringing a friend along, can keep us women in the sport for life.

 

[AJM]

I laughed out loud during the film when I heard:
""I was so excited to teach him how to ski and when we first went, I realized it wasn't really that much fun to teach him how to ski (laughs)!"

DH and I also logged many hours on the Magic Carpet, and like you said @AJM in the end you inevitably reach a moment where it feels totally worth it. I try to remind that to parents who are deep in the Bunny Scene!

Side Note (but related): My home hill has a Parents Pass that is 1 pass to be shared between a couple so they can trade off Bunny Scene/Actual Lifts. Maybe other mountains do this, too?

I'm not sure about the Parent Pass, I'm a bit out of Bunny Scene loop these days so not sure if its still available at our local.

Then he started riding the T Bars ..... has anyone tried to ride a T Bar with a 4yr old ? its a special kind of hell !!!

 

[marzNC]

Side Note (but related): My home hill has a Parents Pass that is 1 pass to be shared between a couple so they can trade off Bunny Scene/Actual Lifts. Maybe other mountains do this, too?

It's a great idea. Unfortunately, that's fairly rare. Only heard of it in New England.

The Power Pass in the southwest is good for families. Kids ski for free. The ski areas/resorts included in the USA are in NV, AZ, CO, NM, UT, OR: Purgatory, Snowbowl, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Brian Head, Willamette Pass, Lee Canyon and Sandia Peak.

 

[badger]

I love that idea of the Parents Pass. Maybe I should suggest that to the Coleman resorts as @marzNC has mentioned above. I am a passholder here. That Power Pass for kids is really nice . It offers children 12 and younger (or up to 13 given the birth year ) access that is so convenient for the parents when it comes to lessons, rentals, or just letting them go off on their own. It's a great opportunity to get the kiddoes out into the world of snowsports.

 

[SnowHot]

A short film many of the ski divas can probably relate to, no matter the ability levels.

Here is the movie link for the film.

I find it interesting that only 2 of the women are actively skiing for a living at the moment. Having watched them and many others, pumping in cramped bathrooms, with all the layers exploding from the stall, I have nothing but respect for all the moms out there.

I'm not sure how I missed this but dang, this looks like a good movie.

 

[diymom]

Keep in mind that for many pre teen and teen girls the skiing enthusiasm is easy to quash by forcing them. By the teen years, unless they are in a competitive ski program, there are few offerings that are organized, and keeping it fun, by having it be a shorter day or bringing a friend along, can keep us women in the sport for life.

I posted earlier today about a the Chickadee program at Jay Peak. It is a seasonal full day program for girls 7- 12, with morning stretches, half day of lessons, afternoon other snow time, and ending with reflection. I wish there had been something like that when my two were starting out. @ilovepugs any idea if this this a new program or if it has been around for a while?

Chickadees Girls Camp | Jay Peak Resort

Chickadees are small but fierce creatures with an innate love of winter. They stick around, no matter the weather.

jaypeakresort.com

 

[snoWYmonkey]

@diymom Our local MTB race league for teen girls added a pre race girls and female coaches only social ride the evenings before the races. Some of the kids now go mostly to participate in the fun ride and care less about the ride. Brilliant programming move to keep the girls into the sport.

 

[marzNC]

Another film inspired by women who were serious skiers long before they became mothers. Note that Elyse Saugstad and Jackie Paso are co-producers of the film.

Premier December 22, 2024

"A ski comedy film chronicling two professional female skiers who are trying to embrace new motherhood without missing a turn in their heart-stopping athletic careers. The two women, who are competitive by nature as they’ve built their professional status on podiums and award winning film segments, can’t help but develop a competitiveness with each other in the quest to becoming “the mom that can do it all.” With babies and husbands in tow, these two mothers are taking the ski industry by storm in a way that was never quite seen before. From exhaustion to laughter, discomfort to fun, this will be a movie to which anyone can relate regardless of their athletic prowess.

FILM LENGTH: 38 minutes
STARRING: Elyse Saugstad, Jackie Paaso, Cody Townsend, Reine Barkared, Leanne Pelosi, Indiana Townsend and Tor Paaso
WRITTEN, DIRECTED, FILMED AND EDITED BY Adam Gendle, Johno Verity, Hersha Patel
PRODUCERS: Elyse Saugstad, Jackie Paaso and B. Colective
DRONE CINEMATOGRAPHY: Luke Bredar
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Jeff Cricco and Emrik Jansson
SHOT ON LOCATION: Palisades Tahoe, CA / Andermatt, CH / Girdwood, AK"

 

[marzNC]

This article by an Australian mom reminded me of this thread. She and her husband took their toddler to Japan. In the end, it was worth it.

March 9, 2025 (Australia, skiing in Japan)

https://www.snowsbest.com/toddler-snow-holiday-travel-family/