Skiing with Kids w/ Spokane Alpine Haus

GEAR:30

BLISTER

Arts, Design, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Sports, Outdoors, Bike, Technology, Gear

4.9 • 809 Ratings

🗓️ 4 March 2023

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

For this edition of Shop Talk, Kristin Sinnott is back with the owners of the Spokane Alpine Haus, Drew and Rachel Harding, to discuss skiing with kids. We cover how we were introduced to the sport as kids, what it looked like to bring our own kids into the sport, and how it’s going. We also talk about how shops can help facilitate children and families getting into the sport, what it looks like to grow the next generation of skiers and snowboarders, what to look for in kids' gear, the gear that’s helped us get our families out on the hill, and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

Drew and Rachels' Background in Skiing as Kids (2:07)

Kristin's Background (5:02)

Affordability (5:56)

Child Care and Traveling with Kids for Skiing (8:05)

Drew and Rachel's Kids Intro to Skiing and Parent Mentorship (10:42)

Seasonal Leases (19:31)

Parental Advice for Soft Goods and Apparel (23:14)

iGrow stitches and Boot Cuff Considerations? (27:48)

Boot Considerations and Growth (34:27)

Hard Goods and Ski Poles (36:47)

Leashes and Harness (41:38)

Sense of Freedom for Kids (46:33)

How Can Ski Shops Play a Roll In Kids Skiing (49:59)

Helmets and Goggles (52:21)

Kids Join the Conversation (56:01)

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0:00.0	Hello everyone and welcome back to Gear 30 on the Blister Podcast Network.
0:09.5	My name is Kristen Sinat and you can check out everything we are doing and reviewing over
0:15.7	blisterreview.com.
0:18.0	Today I'm joined by Drew and Rachel Harding, owners of the Spokane House.
0:23.3	We talk about how we each were introduced to skiing, how we introduced our children to the sport,
0:28.6	some tips and tricks to keep little ones engaged while on the slopes, and of course we spend
0:33.6	a little time talking about kids' gear. Specifically, what to look for, what to avoid,
0:39.6	how to get the entire family on the slopes, and how ski shops helped to play a role in
0:45.0	introducing the next generation of skiers and riders. Before we get started, I'd like to say a little
0:51.6	more about our Blister recommended shop program. Blister shops are a collection
0:55.7	of the best service-oriented shops in the world. These are the places we trust most in a given
1:01.6	locale to work on our boots, to wrench on our bikes, to tune our skis and snowboards, and to recommend
1:07.9	the right equipment. It's not to say that there aren't some other great shops out there,
1:11.6	but our shops list are the shops we know and we trust.
1:16.6	We'll vouch for each of them.
1:18.6	Every shop on our list has been vetted, and Spokane House is one of our Blister shops.
1:23.6	Located in Spokane, Washington, the Spokane Alpine House is known for its knowledgeable and friendly
1:30.2	customer service, which is evident in the conversation I have with Drew and Rachel Harding.
1:35.9	They also have skilled technicians, an incredible seasonal lease program, and a great lineup of products.
1:43.0	If you're in the area, stop by and tell them we sent you.
1:46.2	To check out our entire list of recommended shops, click the link in our show notes or head over to
1:51.1	blisterreview.com, backslash blister-dash shops. And if you know of a shop that should be on our
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