Teaching a child to ski is no easy feat. Between the gear, ticketing costs, and power struggles, it can often be a better bet to sign a child up for ski lessons. Luckily, within an 80-minute drive of Boston, there are a half-dozen simple ski areas that offer children's ski lessons courtesy of experienced instructors. All have a family-friendly atmosphere where a slopes-confident parent can, alternatively, have plenty of space to teach a child on their own. With travel restrictions making it hard to pull off a ski weekend in New Hampshire or Vermont, these Massachusetts ski slopes might be your family's safest bet for a ski getaway.
Call or register online ahead as far in advance as possible, and take heart—just like a potty training and two-wheeling, they will get the hang of it eventually! After a few lessons, your family may even feel a bit more ambitious and ready for a classic New England ski weekend getaway!