Taking your kids on a backcountry ski tour can be a highly rewarding experience for a family but it doesn’t come without its challenges. If you’re interested in getting your kids involved, take notes from professional skier/mountain guide Stian Hagen who has a ton of experience taking his two kids on skinning missions. Lots of practical, tactical advice from a dude who knows the deal:
Here’s a short documentary starring the Hagen family that explores the choice of having kids and the impact they can have on your time, values, and sense of self:
“Deciding to have kids is a big decision. It’s probably one of the most daunting decisions many of us will face in our lifetimes. It’s perhaps even more magnified for those who already have life-fulfilling passions that fuel their sense of self and shape their goals. This is a documentary that explores the choice of having kids and the impact they can have on your time and values.”