Diane Bode created the developmental model for children's skiing used in ski resorts throughout the United States. The model is presented in Child-Centered Skiing: The American Teaching System for Children, published by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA-I), and Skiing is for Kids (and those who believe in magic). Another Way is a registered PSIA-I ski school with its own on-site instructional slope. Children learn basic skiing skill development on-site and do transition lessons at local ski areas.

Skiing is treated as a total learning experience, integrating both physical and cognitive function on a high level. It enhances learning in all other endeavors because of the awareness, sensitivity, and skill base it develops in the child. When learning from one's own body system in direct relationship with the natural environment, a very special joy is experienced.

Skiing is one of the few activities where people of all ages interact as they learn skiing skills in a shared environment. Children often ski as well or better than teenagers and adults thus sharing a common ground across ages and disciplines.

The prepared ski environment at Another Way is the model instructional environment from the Panda Skee Program presented in Child-Centered Skiing, the first developmental ski instructional program with the Montessori Method as its foundation. Another Way Montessori Child Development Center uses The Panda Skee Program developed by Diane Bode and Rosemary Peterson, Ph.D as its instructional method and Skiing is for Kids (and those who believe in magic) as the children's skiing manual to support their on-slope experiences.

Formal ski instruction is conducted at Another Way. The child's transportation to the ski area on Fridays, and the season pass are the responsibility of the parent.

Should your child participate in ski instruction at other facilities, in addition to Another Way, please discuss that program with Diane to understand fully how their methods coordinate or conflict with the skiing skills developed at Another Way.

Based on weather conditions and staff availability, private ski lessons or supervised ski sessions may be provided to students at an additional cost during some school breaks and on some weekends. If interested, please contact Diane Bode.

Our children also have the opportunity to work with Alan Schoenberg at The Ski Studio (435) 640-3103 and may receive a discounted rate when they work with him on the revolving carpet during the year. We also recommend boot fitting with Brent Amsbury at Park City Pedorthics and Ski Boot (435) 513-0672 to ensure that your child is biomechanically aligned and skiing in balance.

Outdoor programs, to some extent, depend on the weather. If the snow does not fall frequently enough or heavily enough, our ski program is limited to pre-ski exercises. The ski program will only be active as weather and other necessary conditions permit it to run effectively and safely.