Going To BC on 2/10 with kids for the day--Question

[mdskier]

I'm going to bring 2 older teens (18 and 17), a 12 yo and an 8 yo to Bear Creek for a day of skiing (boarding). I'm going to get each the first time boarding package because they are all doing it either for their first or second time and none have ever had lessons. I in turn will be skiing alone most of the day, and I plan to ski until close.

 

My question is: When they get bored and cold, is there anything to do in the Lodge (video games, etc.) to keep them occupied while I stay out on the slopes? Obviously, the 18 and 17 yo's will be in charge of the smaller ones.

 

Another question: How is the cell phone service up there? Should I bring walkie talkies in case our services don't work?

[ltd_chick78]

there's a game room in the lodge. and i've found service to be really spotty unless you're at the top.

 

and at the risk of sounding totally whatever, please do stress that should your kids grow tired of the snowboarding, that riding their boards like sleds down the learning hills is totally not an option. i've been teaching my sister the past two weeks and i can't even tell you how many kids do this and how freaking annoying it is.

[mdskier]

there's a game room in the lodge. and i've found service to be really spotty unless you're at the top.

 

and at the risk of sounding totally whatever, please do stress that should your kids grow tired of the snowboarding, that riding their boards like sleds down the learning hills is totally not an option. i've been teaching my sister the past two weeks and i can't even tell you how many kids do this and how freaking annoying it is.

 

 

LOL! Thanks for your comments.

 

I will tell them not to "sled" on the slope. I don't think they will anyway. My son (the 8 y.o.) has a "snowboard" which we take sledding with us and he loves it. Never does he use it as a sit-down sled. I do envision the 12 y.o. doing it if she sees someone else.

 

By "spotty service" do you mean the food service?

[skeer_tomas]

i can't imagine someone getting so bored that even the arcade wouldn't satisfy them. tell them to bring some quarters though because the area 51 game gets addicting and has a way to suck a couple bucks out of your pocket just to get to the boss.

[bmatyeah]

i have troble getting service (cingular) unless im at the very top i would reccomend walkie talkies

[ltd_chick78]

nope, i meant phone service. the food is totally decent.

[mdskier]

I figured I would need the walkie talkies but wasn't sure.

 

I think the kids are going to have a blast. I've already informed them to start collecting quarters! I'm bringing my son and his three cousins. They don't see much of each other, but they always have fun together. The "first-time boarding" package includes lesson, board rental and all day sking on 5 of the easiest trails--plenty I think for a group of first timers and beginners. I think only my son is going to want to go on the more difficult trails because he tends to like to put his body in the most extreme harm possible!

 

Now, I have to make sure that the 17 (boy) and 18 (girl) year olds don't run off with the first hot girls/guys they see! They are to look after the other two while I enjoy the other trails!

 

 

 

Thanks to all for your replies.