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Tips for Getting Ready for your Ski or Snowboard Lesson

If you’re new to skiing or snowboarding lessons, read for more tips on how to get ready.
  1. Make sure you have your lift passes ready to go and secure in a left pocket for easy scanning.Β Β 
  1. Look for the meet up spot for private or group lessons so you know where to go in the morning.Β Β 
  1. Get rentals the day before if possible, it takes a little bit of the nervousness and early morning rush out of the way from getting all the gear on and walking over to the mountain.Β Β If you are visiting Whistler Blackcomb mountain for this snow trip, you can book your rentalsΒ here.
  1. Make sure you have all the proper snow-proof gear on.Β Β I made the mistake in the past of tucking in my thermal/base layer pants into my ski boot and sock.Β Β Having all that in my boot caused so much discomfort for my legs.Β Β This time I used a proper ski sock and didn’t wear base layer pants and I felt so much better.Β Β 
  1. Be sure to ask your instructor or someone at the rentals, how to carry your gear properly without hitting others.Β 
  1. Relax, enjoy the view and try to focus on being in the moment! If you are nervous about being on the slopes, try to relax, trust me, it’ll make life a lot easier!Β 
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β†’ After 1pm, wait times drop AND you can stack 2-3 in a row
β†’ The sweet spot is 2-5pm β€” lines are longest, LL is shortest
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Find yourself a man who handles the Lightning Lane so you can just show up and enjoy the day. 🎒 We did not spend that kind of money to ride just a few rides. My husband treats Lightning Lane like a part-time job. Here’s exactly how he stacks them πŸ‘‡ (save this before your next trip) ⏰ The afternoon stacking strategy: β†’ Book your first Lightning Lane the second the park opens β†’ Once you redeem it, immediately book the next one β†’ After 1pm, wait times drop AND you can stack 2-3 in a row β†’ The sweet spot is 2-5pm β€” lines are longest, LL is shortest β†’ Always book rides that have the longest standby wait first β†’ Check the app constantly β€” cancelled reservations open up πŸ’‘ Other tactics we swear by: β†’ Mobile order lunch for 11:30am before the rush hits β†’ Rope drop the rides with NO Lightning Lane first β†’ Use the Disney app to track wait times in real time β†’ Book your LL for the ride you’re currently ON so no time is wasted β†’ On slower days, Individual Lightning Lane is sometimes not worth it β€” check wait times first If this helped you, follow along β€” I share luxury kid-friendly travel tips that actually work so your family trips feel less chaotic and way more worth it. 🌍 Drop a 🎒 below if your family is a Disney family! #DisneyTips #LightningLane #DisneyWithKids #DisneyHacks #DisneyParksTips

Find yourself a man who handles the Lightning Lane so you can just show up and enjoy the day. 🎒

We did not spend that kind of money to ride just a few rides. My husband treats Lightning Lane like a part-time job.

Here’s exactly how he stacks them πŸ‘‡
(save this before your next trip)

⏰ The afternoon stacking strategy:
β†’ Book your first Lightning Lane the second the park opens
β†’ Once you redeem it, immediately book the next one
β†’ After 1pm, wait times drop AND you can stack 2-3 in a row
β†’ The sweet spot is 2-5pm β€” lines are longest, LL is shortest
β†’ Always book rides that have the longest standby wait first
β†’ Check the app constantly β€” cancelled reservations open up

πŸ’‘ Other tactics we swear by:
β†’ Mobile order lunch for 11:30am before the rush hits
β†’ Rope drop the rides with NO Lightning Lane first
β†’ Use the Disney app to track wait times in real time
β†’ Book your LL for the ride you’re currently ON so no time is wasted
β†’ On slower days, Individual Lightning Lane is sometimes not worth it β€” check wait times first

If this helped you, follow along β€” I share luxury kid-friendly travel tips that actually work so your family trips feel less chaotic and way more worth it. 🌍

Drop a 🎒 below if your family is a Disney family!

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POV: you said yes to the drive πŸ”οΈ

One of the most scenic drives in the US β€” and the wildlife makes it unforgettable.

🦌 What to look for:
β€’ Moose near Oxbow Bend (early morning)
β€’ Bison grazing along the road
β€’ Bears active spring through fall
β€’ Elk at dawn & dusk

Go at sunrise for the best chance of spotting them β€” and always keep your distance 🐾

Save this for your Jackson Hole and Grand Tetons trip! 🌲

#grandtetonnationalpark #nationalpark #wildlifephotography #familytrip ...

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The only airport in America inside a National Park β€” and it`s in Jackson Hole. πŸ”οΈ

Most families don`t even know this exists. You fly in, the Teton Range fills your window before you land, and baggage claim has a mountain view. Jackson Hole starts before you ever leave the terminal.

If you`re planning a Jackson Hole trip with your kids β€” save this. You`re going to want to come back to it.

And if you want more family travel that actually feels like an experience β€” follow along. We`re just getting started.

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