Review of the Lil' Ripper Gripper
We received an excellent review of the Lil' Ripper Gripper from Meghan J. Ward at adventurousparents.com Check it out at...
Duncan Anderson
Dec 21, 2016


To teach or not to teach....or both!
This weekend marks the beginning of the third year of racing for my 6 year old daughter (the original Lil’ Ripper). She is in a weekly...
Duncan Anderson
Dec 10, 2016
A great list for the hill
This is an excellent blog post from the good folks over at Born To Be Adventurous (www.borntobeadvenurous) about what equipment you...
Duncan Anderson
Mar 21, 2016


Keep those socks dry in the lodge
When we go in for lunch, or for a quick warmup, my daughter insists on taking off her boots. Unfortunately, she then wants to either walk...
Duncan Anderson
Jan 7, 2016


What length of poles to buy?
Ever wonder if you are buying the right length of poles for your lil' ripper? It can be tough to estmate the added height of boots,...
Duncan Anderson
Dec 15, 2015


Keep that tummy happy!
The quickest way to divert your lil’ ripper’s attention from the fun of skiing / snowboarding is through an empty stomach. It seems that...
Duncan Anderson
Dec 7, 2015


Get that hair under control
Its been a long time since I've had to worry about getting hair in my face on a ski hill. My daughter; however, is constantly fussing...
Duncan Anderson
Dec 1, 2015


From the car to the lift (easy steps!)
As a child, I used to dread the walk from the parking lot to the ski lift. Walking in ski boots was never a lot of fun. As a parent, it...
Duncan Anderson
Nov 26, 2015


Put 'em in a Box
Wanna get your lil' ripper ready to ski or board this season? Get them used to the feeling of sliding by having them stand in a box and...
Duncan Anderson
Nov 18, 2015


Happy Feet = Happy Kids!
Kids grow up fast...and their feet can change sizes even faster. Simple answer - buy boots that adjust with with your lil' skier's...
Duncan Anderson
Nov 14, 2015