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MikeUrich
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How many Dads we have here on NS?! Ive been on NS since the beginning and Im a dad of 2 now so I figure there has to be some more dads out there on NS.

Im not sure if a thread similar to this exists but if you're dad share stories, pics, videos, tips on teaching little kids(its not always easy), etc! Heck if you are still out there rippin and having fun, share your content too! It isnt easy making it to the slopes with all of lifes responisibilities so lets have some fun and share the fun of being a dad that skis! I'll go first:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1028239/LWD-S4E1---A-Blue-Christmas]LWD S4E1// A Blue Christmas https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1028239/LWD-S4E1---A-Blue-Christmas


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Jan 24 2022 9:14PM
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switchlip2
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I was almost a dad a few weeks ago
Jan 24 2022 9:14PM
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SuspiciousFish
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Dad of 2 awesome girls signing in. One is 5 and the other is 2 and I want to get my older one to start skiing this year. She loves to watch ski edits, especially the Faction girls edits. This was from a few years ago when I skated around the resort and went down the magic carpet run with my girl in my front carrier:

Jan 24 2022 9:19PM
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MikeUrich
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SuspiciousFishDad of 2 awesome girls signing in. One is 5 and the other is 2 and I want to get my older one to start skiing this year. She loves to watch ski edits, especially the Faction girls edits. This was from a few years ago when I skated around the resort and went down the magic carpet run with my girl in my front carrier:



Love it man!
Jan 24 2022 9:20PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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putting this in my threads for 10 years from now when I am also hopefully a Dad
Jan 24 2022 9:31PM
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DesertStix
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Expecting one this year. Can’t wait to hopefully share my love of skiing with her and that she doesn’t absolutely hate it which would crush my soul
Jan 24 2022 11:01PM
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SkiDaddy970
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there is nothing more satisfying than to watch your kids grow up and mature on and off the hill. the time spent on the lift has been a great time to talk and listen and learn about what makes each kid tick. I wouldn’t trade dad/daughter ski days for anything.
Jan 24 2022 11:26PM
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MiIfHunter
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I got at least like five chicks pregnant my freshmen year in college but I blocked the girls numbers and never met the kids
Jan 24 2022 11:35PM
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gorbdawggybrent
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BigPurpleSkiSuitputting this in my threads for 10 years from now when I am also hopefully a Dad

LittlePurpleSkiSuit incoming
Jan 25 2022 12:55AM
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mrk127
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SkiDaddy970

there is nothing more satisfying than to watch your kids grow up and mature on and off the hill. the time spent on the lift has been a great time to talk and listen and learn about what makes each kid tick. I wouldn’t trade dad/daughter ski days for anything.

The username fits
Jan 25 2022 12:59AM
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SkiDaddy970
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MiIfHunterI got at least like five chicks pregnant my freshmen year in college but I blocked the girls numbers and never met the kids

I got one chick pregnant 3 times … tried a whole lot more though
mrk127The username fits

It is by design … no coincidences 😃
Jan 25 2022 8:04AM
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Abomber22
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Then start your almost a dad thread, this ain't it.
switchlip2I was almost a dad a few weeks ago
Jan 25 2022 9:24AM
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keagan.karstens
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Idk woflows is basically my dad so ig I’ll tag him @WoFlowz
Jan 25 2022 9:31AM
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Gulo_gulo
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Just had our first in December, really looking forward to getting him out there.
Jan 25 2022 11:22AM
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MikeUrich
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Congrats!!!
Gulo_guloJust had our first in December, really looking forward to getting him out there.
Jan 25 2022 11:35AM
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skiwisconsin
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Got a little six year old ripper cruising with me most days. Littlest is 8 months and he loves watching his big bro ski. Still lap the park myself, just not as hard or as often. Will still toss a backflip or a flatspin every once in a while despite the fact I'm pushing 40... and am a mediocre park skier at best. Love this sport and sharing it with others is the best.

**This post was edited on Jan 25th 2022 at 11:56:34am
Jan 25 2022 11:53AM
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ski@jaypeak2
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I have a 3 year old and a 6 year old, they have both stood on skis and walked around the yard. We are headed to Sunday River for Feb break and i cant wait to get them into a lesson, will report back on how it goes.
Jan 25 2022 11:56AM
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MikeUrich
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Thats awesome! Can't wait to hear how it goes!
ski@jaypeak2I have a 3 year old and a 6 year old, they have both stood on skis and walked around the yard. We are headed to Sunday River for Feb break and i cant wait to get them into a lesson, will report back on how it goes.
Jan 25 2022 12:05PM
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MikeUrich
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Amen!!
SkiDaddy970

there is nothing more satisfying than to watch your kids grow up and mature on and off the hill. the time spent on the lift has been a great time to talk and listen and learn about what makes each kid tick. I wouldn’t trade dad/daughter ski days for anything.
Jan 25 2022 12:06PM
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MikeUrich
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Keep doing it man! 🤘
skiwisconsinGot a little six year old ripper cruising with me most days. Littlest is 8 months and he loves watching his big bro ski. Still lap the park myself, just not as hard or as often. Will still toss a backflip or a flatspin every once in a while despite the fact I'm pushing 40... and am a mediocre park skier at best. Love this sport and sharing it with others is the best.

**This post was edited on Jan 25th 2022 at 11:56:34am
Jan 25 2022 12:07PM
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gbalkman
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I'm 38, dad of 4, still on NS daily! Mike, I watched you film some heavy hits at 7 Springs back in maybe '11 when I lived in Pittsburgh. Last week I had a proud dad moment when the lift lines at Snoqualmie were long and the kids decided to hike the park for a couple of hours. I'm raising park rats!

Jan 25 2022 12:40PM
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gbalkman
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Also, NS helped me choose names for my kids
Jan 25 2022 12:50PM
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PacificRimJob
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Good lord we are multiplying...
Jan 25 2022 12:51PM
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PavesHuzzah
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I am a dad of two awesome freestyle ski kids a boy and a girl skiing for team Alberta. I have spent sometime in emergency rooms and on the phone when the boy crashed in Saas this fall. To which was the scariest not being there. Lesson learned is chaperone the Saas trip next time. I love this sport and sit on two boards for freestyle skiing in Alberta. I also was the president of a small club for 4 years. I would not trade this life for anything.




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davidso1
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DesertStixExpecting one this year. Can’t wait to hopefully share my love of skiing with her and that she doesn’t absolutely hate it which would crush my soul


We just had ours in October of last year. After I read to him at bedtime I make sure to include a short ski edit to subliminally train him :) Good luck on your expectant child, its a wild ride!
Jan 25 2022 1:15PM
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Pipe_Munky
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Got the first one coming in March...



Been on NS since 1999...how the fuck did we get here? lol
Jan 25 2022 1:23PM
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Oldmanripper
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Dad of 3. 1 starting to rip, 1 just getting goin and 1 fresh out of the oven. Once you can ski with them it’s a blast.
Jan 25 2022 1:49PM
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omckee
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Just about to hit 20 years on NS, dad of a 4 year old and almost 9 month old. Been brainwashing both since the beginning, showing edits, and putting them on my back skinning, doing very low angle backcountry when they fit in a pack. Got the older one on the lifts for the first time last year when she was three, after a couple of years of backyard skiing. Still throw the body around when I can, but too busy to ski as much as back in the day.

Jan 25 2022 1:55PM
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alpha.moose
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I have a 3-year-old with another on the way at the end of this month. Pretty stoked to be getting the little guy up skiing about once a week this season:)
Jan 25 2022 2:53PM
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D-Flop
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This is so fucking cool, it makes me want to be a dad. Gotta wait tho
Jan 25 2022 3:16PM
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baaangthat
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Been on NS since 2002, expecting my first human child in June.
Jan 25 2022 4:18PM
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DesertStix
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Congratulations and thank you! When you thinking about taking little man to the hill
for the first time?
davidso1We just had ours in October of last year. After I read to him at bedtime I make sure to include a short ski edit to subliminally train him :) Good luck on your expectant child, its a wild ride!
Jan 25 2022 6:52PM
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chills__
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We need more wholesome content like this on NS

Having a skier gf means our future kids will be brainwashed as well
Jan 25 2022 7:46PM
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Dilldoes
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I have about 7 months left and I'll get to add a photo to this thread!
Jan 25 2022 7:50PM
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davidso1
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All my friends from racing/free ride started taking the little tykes up around 3/4. I’m going to give it a shot around 3 and if he takes to it. He’s already quite physically active and vocal given his age and slightly premature birth (3 weeks early) so I’m optimistic! Congrats again! We need to out-populate non-skiers.
DesertStixCongratulations and thank you! When you thinking about taking little man to the hill
for the first time?
Jan 25 2022 8:02PM
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SteezMaster68
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MikeUrichHow many Dads we have here on NS?! Ive been on NS since the beginning and Im a dad of 2 now so I figure there has to be some more dads out there on NS.

Im not sure if a thread similar to this exists but if you're dad share stories, pics, videos, tips on teaching little kids(its not always easy), etc! Heck if you are still out there rippin and having fun, share your content too! It isnt easy making it to the slopes with all of lifes responisibilities so lets have some fun and share the fun of being a dad that skis! I'll go first:

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1028239/LWD-S4E1---A-Blue-Christmas]LWD S4E1// A Blue Christmas https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1028239/LWD-S4E1---A-Blue-Christmas



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You already know when I have kid he’s going to be out when hes 2 rocking a tall t one love shirt down to his ankles and an xxxl diaper. Have to make sure to keep the culture alive for the next generation
Jan 25 2022 8:15PM
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MikeUrich
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Dang ya'll!! What a Dad presence here on NS..I love seeing all the pics and stories shared already. Congrats to all the expecting dads on here! Just got back from skiing with the kids this evening.🤙
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1028769/Snapchat-600487598-mp4
Jan 25 2022 9:14PM
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-Dan
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This thread is insp. Finna lace one up in the next 5 years if I can afford it.
Jan 25 2022 9:54PM
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tominiemenmaa
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👋 Father of three here. They're turning 11, 13, and 15 years in 2022. Yes, they all ski occasionally 🥰
Jan 26 2022 12:04AM
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GKS
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it's kind of hard to see these posts, as my son would have just been turning one.

God bless all your children
Jan 26 2022 12:20AM
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Abomber22
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Condolences, my friend.
GKSit's kind of hard to see these posts, as my son would have just been turning one.

God bless all your children
Jan 26 2022 12:22AM
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DesertStix
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Sending good thoughts and wishes your way 😞
GKSit's kind of hard to see these posts, as my son would have just been turning one.

God bless all your children
Jan 26 2022 12:29AM
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DesertStix
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I was originally thinking around 3 but I’ve seen kids younger than that at my hill having fun with mom and dad so I guess like everything else, each child is different! Thinking about taking her up there when she’s around 1 and just having her strapped to my chest lapping the bunny hill at 4mph…
davidso1All my friends from racing/free ride started taking the little tykes up around 3/4. I’m going to give it a shot around 3 and if he takes to it. He’s already quite physically active and vocal given his age and slightly premature birth (3 weeks early) so I’m optimistic! Congrats again! We need to out-populate non-skiers.
Jan 26 2022 12:32AM
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drifts
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first someone convinces me to buy skis I dont need and now yall convincing me I need kids, this website is such a bad influence
Jan 26 2022 12:53AM
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snomaster
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Cora turns 18 months soon

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1028798/trim-0F400EFA-C6A1-47AE-AAA6-847C600A2DD5-MOV
Jan 26 2022 1:07AM
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Turd__Authority
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All the OGs coming out of the woodwork for this thread. Holy cow
Jan 26 2022 3:21AM
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Joerga
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My girl was born last October, stoked to show her the world of skiing (or snowboarding) asap.
Jan 26 2022 3:48AM
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rudager
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Little guy isn’t even 2 yet, and he’s already shredding the bunny hill.
Mega proud ski dad, it’s just something else taking him out, and heading him laugh as we slide down, then asking to go right back up.


learning to ski at my home hill is something too, same place where I laid my first turns when I was 2.


And new favourite “just the tips” shot
Jan 26 2022 6:18AM
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Rich_D
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Got two girls, 15 and 13. They've only been skiing for about 5 years now but love it (problem with living in UK and having a wife who was originally a non skier).
They love skiing, although we missed out last year due to pandemic and France was cancelled at Christmas due to covid rules at the last minute. We've got a ski trip in Feb to Verbier and they are looking at doing more off piste with me this time. It's been great to watch them go from snowploughing eveerything the first year with their bendy knees, to having pretty decent techniques and a lot of tools to use, cruising blacks and starting to get into the offpiste and freeride.
Pictures are off the whole group we often go with's kids at Folie Douce for some apres, and then me and the kids coming out of Grand Couloir in Courchevel in fresh POW - probably my proudest moment of their skiing so far.......
Jan 26 2022 7:06AM
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DesertStix
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This is goals right here. When did he start?
rudagerLittle guy isn’t even 2 yet, and he’s already shredding the bunny hill.
Mega proud ski dad, it’s just something else taking him out, and heading him laugh as we slide down, then asking to go right back up.


learning to ski at my home hill is something too, same place where I laid my first turns when I was 2.


And new favourite “just the tips” shot
Jan 26 2022 8:54AM
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oldmanski
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Dad of 3 here. 22,17 and 3. Yes, quite crazy. Older 2 kids and mom ride snowboards(it’s cooler they say,lol). I’m the only skier at the moment but hope to get our 3 year old out on skis later this season. He likes to watch ski edits and Traveling Circus episodes with me. Getting tougher to get out as a family as my career has taken me across seas for a few years and the older kids wanted to stay in Utah due to schooling which is understandable. Hope to get back to the states and make some turns as a family again next season. Great thread and glad to add my post to it.

**This post was edited on Jan 26th 2022 at 9:05:36am
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