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WinterKids
on Thursday, May 22, 2025
When it comes to dressing your kids for a snow day, we use a simple 3-layer system—base layer, midlayer, and outer layer. This helps them stay warm, dry, and happy whether we’re out skiing or just in the backyard. And the convenient thing about layering is that it’s flexible—it’s easy to swap out layers if it’s too warm or too cold. Though it has a few moving parts, once you find your staples, ...
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Tagged: Kids Layering, How to Layer, Ski Clothing, how to choose, winter apparel
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Bianca Chang
on Thursday, May 8, 2025
Let’s face it—getting messy is basically part of the job description when you’re a kid. But keeping their snow jacket and pants clean isn’t just about looks—it actually helps the gear perform better, keeping your little ones dry, warm, and happy during all their winter adventures.
The good news? You can wash their ski and snowboard gear at home using your regular washer and dryer. Just make sure ...
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Tagged: Washing Outerwear, waterproof
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, December 5, 2023
This season, gifts don't have to break the bank. Here are our top 10 favorite gifts under $50 that your will kids will love.
Le Bent Youth Monster Party Lightweight Ski Sock
Le Bent Youth Monster Party Lightweight Snow Sock, $25
Made from a blend of bamboo and merino wool, the Le Bent Monster Party Socks provide warmth and support just where it’s needed. With targeted cushion, a ghost ...
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Family Fun
Tagged: Kids Ski Clothing, kids, Spyder, online shopping, kids snow boots
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WinterKids
on Friday, February 28, 2020
At WinterKids, we feel one of the best Spring Break vacations a family can take is a ski trip! It’s not only fun for the kids, it’s fun for whole family! No matter your skill level, skiing and snowboarding is always a great time - plus, it gets the kids outside enjoying the outdoors and keeps everyone active during the school break!
Activities & Lesssons
A Spring Break ski trip is fun on it’s ...
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Travel with Kids
Tagged: skiing, spring break, skiing with kids, family vacation, spring skiing
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WinterKids
on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
It is such a great feeling to see your loved ones start to enjoy exploring the outdoors as much as you do. As an outdoor enthusiast, I feel responsible for sharing that world with my nieces and nephews. I also feel responsible for showing them how to enjoy wilderness the right way. The way I see it, the more you know and the more prepared you are the more you can explore and enjoy the great ...
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Colorado Travel
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Family Travel
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Kid Friendly Colorado
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Travel with Kids
Tagged: kids, hiking, backcountry, backpacking, safety tips, outdoor
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WinterKids
on Sunday, November 25, 2018
Outdoor adventurers and sports enthusiasts know that hand and toe warmers can really be the difference between a good time and a great time. Once I learned that all I needed was the right gear to still enjoy my time outside in cold weather, it was a game changer and I have since become a winter hiker. To be outside (my favorite place to be) all year round has had a great impact on my happiness ...
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Tagged: ski safety, christmas, holiday favorite, outdoor gear
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WinterKids
on Monday, September 10, 2018
When someone says retro winter styles for kids I immediately am taken to the scene in A Christmas Story where poor Randy is incapacitated by the layers upon layers under his snowsuit his mother insisted he had to wear to school. Thankfully, the winter wear industry has spent many years focusing on breathability, mobility, waterproofing, and other technology that mean our kids never have to ...
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Family Fun
Tagged: Obermeyer, kids, Back To School, snow, ski, Jackets, fall fashion, vests, vintage, winter fashion
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Meet Palmer!All the way from Essex, UK this 8-year-old competitive ski champ is making moves and on his way to becoming a professional skier. Palmer is one of our amazing mini-ambassadors and we love seeing him excel in his sport! Palmer is a skier to watch -- pretty soon you might see him shred on TV! Name: Palmer Parish
Age: 8
Home State: Essex, UK
Winter Sport of Choice: Freestyle ...
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Kids Who Shred
Tagged: ski
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Meet Merrick!She is one of our mini ambassadors and a killer snowboarder at the young age of 11! She’s a Colorado native who loves to be outside rain, snow, or shine. She is absolutely a kid to watch as she crushes, on and off the slopes. Multi-talented and kind, Merrick is one cool cat and we were lucky enough to get to know her a little better. WK: How old were you when you first started ...
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Kid Friendly Colorado
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Kids Who Shred
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WinterKids
on Monday, February 19, 2018
We have all heard a conversation between more advanced riders and thought what are they saying? Well here are some new words for your ski/snowboard vocabulary. Learn them, ride them, and love them!Moguls: Bumps set out on slopes for more advanced runners!Traverse: Skiing across a slope in a zigzag pattern.White Out: When there is almost no visibility due to heavy snowfall or fog.Snow Park: An ...
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