Ski Vacations with Teens: skiing and fun
Micro-Adventure : Family Ski Vacations Through the Eyes of a Teen: So Cool!
Ugh, this year, my parents booked a family ski vacation at the Puy Saint Vincent resort. No friends—just my parents and my little sister… And it’s not even certain there’ll be good cell service at this ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes. It’s going to be a loooong time…
Ski Vacations in Puy Saint Vincent: Skiing on the Slopes and Off-Piste
My little sister, Rose, is so excited the moment she arrives. She’s going to put on skis for the first time—she can’t sit still. She’s taking ski lessons with Virginie, a really nice instructor, and is making friends right away. For me, a ski vacation isn’t quite as much fun: I’m going to hit the slopes at the Puy Saint Vincent resort with my parents. We start off slowly to get back into the swing of things, then tackle one run after another with increasing ease.
I spot a trail through the trees, followed by a little jump, and lead my parents down it. They go along with it and seem to be having as much fun as I am. All in all, it’s cool to ski with them.
Family Ski Touring Trip
While Rose is in her ski class (she loves it!), my dad suggests we try ski touring on the resort’s secure trail. We rent the equipment and listen carefully to the instructions: how to fasten and unfasten the boots and bindings, and how to use the climbing skins.
When I hear the phrase “seal skins,” I’m horrified. Are seals being killed so we can climb to the top of the mountain? No, the ski guide reassures me; these days, climbing skins are made of synthetic materials and/or mohair. I start the climb in second place, between my father and my mother. I have to admit, that reassures me.
Ski touring is a lot of fun but physically demanding. The hardest part is changing direction. I end up with my legs in the air, which makes us all laugh!
Ski Vacations: After-Ski Fun with the Family Is Great, Too
After skiing, the four of us get together at our lodging to have a snack, draw, or play board games. Basically, all the kinds of things we never do together at home. It’s a real shame.
Late in the afternoon, we watch a show on the snowfront at the Puy Saint Vincent resort. The atmosphere is enchanting and magical. Rose and I dance to the music. For once, there’s no bickering between us.
Winter Vacation in Puy Saint Vincent: Everything We Didn’t Get to Do
The week is going by too fast— there’s so much to do here. When I look at the activities calendar for the Pays des Écrins, I want to try out lots of new things, like the nighttime trail run in the snow, for example.
We’ll save that for next time, because my parents have promised us that we’ll come back next winter for a family vacation at this resort in the Écrins National Park. I can’t wait—it’s so cool!