Comments for Mountain Reservations http://blog.mountainreservations.com Just another WordPress site Tue, 21 May 2013 02:27:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on Grand Sierra Resort and Casino: Reno Nevada by Eden Streeton http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2011/06/22/grand-sierra-resort-and-casino-reno-nevada/#comment-2554 Eden Streeton Tue, 21 May 2013 02:27:05 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=508#comment-2554 Hmm it appears like your site ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I'll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog writer but I'm still new to everything. Do you have any recommendations for rookie blog writers? I'd really appreciate it.Pelham Roofing Services, 3509 Highway 52 W., #D, Pelham, AL 35124 - (205) 377-4277 Hmm it appears like your site ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog writer but I’m still new to everything. Do you have any recommendations for rookie blog writers? I’d really appreciate it.Pelham Roofing Services, 3509 Highway 52 W., #D, Pelham, AL 35124 – (205) 377-4277

]]> Comment on The Perfect Steak in Aspen by Nicole http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2012/02/28/the-perfect-steak-in-aspen/#comment-2527 Nicole Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:59:19 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=2289#comment-2527 A fascinating discussion is worth comment. I do think that you should write more on this subject matter, it may not be a taboo matter but usually people don't discuss such subjects. To the next! Many thanks!! A fascinating discussion is worth comment. I do think that you should write more on this subject matter, it may not be a taboo matter but usually people don’t discuss such subjects. To the next! Many thanks!!

]]> Comment on Lake Tahoe Area: My Ten Favorite Things by Social Chic http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2013/04/04/lake-tahoe-area-my-ten-favorite-things/#comment-2451 Social Chic Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:13:53 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=4808#comment-2451 Amy, You are totally right! It is an amazing deal and definitely one of the great perks. Thanks for your comment! Amy, You are totally right! It is an amazing deal and definitely one of the great perks. Thanks for your comment!

]]> Comment on What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Like Ski School by Social Chic http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2013/02/27/what-to-do-when-your-child-doesnt-like-ski-school/#comment-2450 Social Chic Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:12:32 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=4668#comment-2450 Thanks Sarah! Great advice. Thanks Sarah! Great advice.

]]> Comment on Lake Tahoe Area: My Ten Favorite Things by Amy http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2013/04/04/lake-tahoe-area-my-ten-favorite-things/#comment-2446 Amy Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:20:58 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=4808#comment-2446 This is pretty much spot on, but thye forgot to mention that a season pass that lets you in all 3 resorts pays for itself in about 4 or 5 days of skiing! That's a great deal! This is pretty much spot on, but thye forgot to mention that a season pass that lets you in all 3 resorts pays for itself in about 4 or 5 days of skiing! That’s a great deal!

]]> Comment on What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t Like Ski School by Sarah http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2013/02/27/what-to-do-when-your-child-doesnt-like-ski-school/#comment-2220 Sarah Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:20:07 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=4668#comment-2220 I am a children's instructor myself. I work one day a week at my local hill. I do not do it for the money but for the live of sharing my passion if winter sports in to the next generation. Here are a few other tips to help with the kids who like to play hard to get. Remember to try different instructors each child learns in a different way. Unlike adults who normally know if they are seer, doers, of feelers, kids have a hard time communicating that and instructors have a hard time figuring it out. Just as every student learns differently instructors teach differently. The best kids instructor may not be the best fit for your child and their needs. You are introducing your kids to something completely different form what they are used to. It is cold, their feet are heavy, their skis are too long (even though the are the right size) and its to bright are usually response when the child feels uncomfortable just trying something new. Try letting them play with skis and boots outside of the hill. Use tape and padding on a pair of ski boots and let them run around the house getting use to the equipment. Find old skis and let them walk around the back yard. Make the equipment familiar to them so when you do put them on them at the hill it is one less obstacle them have to overcome. Remember skiing should be fun. I am not saying give in when your child is fighting but remember if they do not have fun it is very difficult for them to want to go back out. If they have had a bad day play with them around the hill before you leave so they like it there. It can be as simple as making a snowman on the edge of the hill. I have mittens with eyes on them that I use as puppets. Most kids laugh when I use them to do puppet shows. Teach children how to ski may seem like a battle some days but I love to do it. My favorite part is when they come to find me after the lesson to tell they made it down without falling or they went down the big hill with their mom and dad. Never give up. They can do it we just have to connect with them. I am a children’s instructor myself. I work one day a week at my local hill. I do not do it for the money but for the live of sharing my passion if winter sports in to the next generation.

Here are a few other tips to help with the kids who like to play hard to get.

Remember to try different instructors each child learns in a different way. Unlike adults who normally know if they are seer, doers, of feelers, kids have a hard time communicating that and instructors have a hard time figuring it out. Just as every student learns differently instructors teach differently. The best kids instructor may not be the best fit for your child and their needs.

You are introducing your kids to something completely different form what they are used to. It is cold, their feet are heavy, their skis are too long (even though the are the right size) and its to bright are usually response when the child feels uncomfortable just trying something new. Try letting them play with skis and boots outside of the hill. Use tape and padding on a pair of ski boots and let them run around the house getting use to the equipment. Find old skis and let them walk around the back yard. Make the equipment familiar to them so when you do put them on them at the hill it is one less obstacle them have to overcome.

Remember skiing should be fun. I am not saying give in when your child is fighting but remember if they do not have fun it is very difficult for them to want to go back out. If they have had a bad day play with them around the hill before you leave so they like it there. It can be as simple as making a snowman on the edge of the hill. I have mittens with eyes on them that I use as puppets. Most kids laugh when I use them to do puppet shows.

Teach children how to ski may seem like a battle some days but I love to do it. My favorite part is when they come to find me after the lesson to tell they made it down without falling or they went down the big hill with their mom and dad. Never give up. They can do it we just have to connect with them.

]]> Comment on The Perfect Steak in Aspen by Social Chic http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2012/02/28/the-perfect-steak-in-aspen/#comment-2044 Social Chic Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:48:45 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=2289#comment-2044 Hi Sheila, We have many options for the price and location you mentioned. Our Destination Expert Matt can take care of you, here is a link to his page and phone number. Have a great ski trip! http://www.vacationroost.com/destination-experts/matt-danitz Hi Sheila,

We have many options for the price and location you mentioned. Our Destination Expert Matt can take care of you, here is a link to his page and phone number. Have a great ski trip!
http://www.vacationroost.com/destination-experts/matt-danitz

]]> Comment on CME by Patricia Marzano http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2012/08/16/cme/#comment-1986 Patricia Marzano Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:15:47 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=3992#comment-1986 Chrissie Davis is an amazing person! Besides her stated issues, she has truly traveled the world, including living in Australia for a semester during college (Colby College, Waterville, Maine) and visiting Asia, Africa, Chile, New Zealand, Thailand, Europe and many other countries. She is our first choice in travel destination experts, and we highly recommend her. Chrissie Davis is an amazing person! Besides her stated issues, she has truly traveled the world, including living in Australia for a semester during college (Colby College, Waterville, Maine) and visiting Asia, Africa, Chile, New Zealand, Thailand, Europe and many other countries. She is our first choice in travel destination experts, and we highly recommend her.

]]> Comment on The Perfect Steak in Aspen by Sheila valenti http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2012/02/28/the-perfect-steak-in-aspen/#comment-1971 Sheila valenti Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:06:39 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=2289#comment-1971 My 17 yr old daughter is going skiing in Breckenridge Jan 17-25. Her stuff is in Snowmass where we have a home. I am planning on flying out a day or so early and driving to Breckenridge with our ski stuff and skiing with her and then driving back and flying out afterwards. Where do you think I should stay under $250 per night, I will have a vehicle but as I remember parking is difficult. If this is true should I stay at the Breckenridge chateau? That is ski in Ski out or what do you suggest? Thanks in advance. Sheila Valenti My 17 yr old daughter is going skiing in Breckenridge Jan 17-25. Her stuff is in Snowmass where we have a home. I am planning on flying out a day or so early and driving to Breckenridge with our ski stuff and skiing with her and then driving back and flying out afterwards. Where do you think I should stay under $250 per night, I will have a vehicle but as I remember parking is difficult. If this is true should I stay at the Breckenridge chateau? That is ski in Ski out or what do you suggest? Thanks in advance. Sheila Valenti

]]> Comment on 5 Reasons to Book a Vacation Rental for Your Next Family Trip by Katy http://blog.mountainreservations.com/2012/12/12/5-reasons-to-book-a-vacation-rental-for-your-next-family-trip/#comment-1791 Katy Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:41:19 +0000 http://blog.mountainreservations.com/?p=4450#comment-1791 Great points Kara! We're renting on our trip to France in June for exactly these reasons! Great points Kara! We’re renting on our trip to France in June for exactly these reasons!

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