Mountain Ready — Plan the Trip | Shredder Ski
Snow-covered mountain landscape at Winter Park, Colorado
Mountain Ready

THEY TRAINED
FOR THIS.
now plan the trip.

Insider access to lodging, gear, and the resorts that get a Shredder kid first.

We build the skills. You capture the memories.

Where Shredder Families Stay

We Didn't Find You
a Good Rental.

We built one. Designed around how ski families actually work — kids and parents on separate floors, hot tub, walkable to downtown, six minutes to the lifts.

Two floors built around how families actually ski. Kids get the bunk room, arcade, and hot tub downstairs. Parents get the kitchen, deck, and mountain views upstairs. Winter Park and Mary Jane right out the door.

✓ Shredder Family Rate Auto-Applied · Not available to the public
★★★★★

"Shred Haus is perfect. Walkable to town — directly next to the best pizza joint in Winter Park. Six minute drive to the resort. Kids have their own dedicated space downstairs: bunk room, arcade, and hot tub. Adults get the upstairs by the kitchen and deck overlooking the pond and mountains. Sleeps 12. Highly recommend."

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Rob G.
Broomfield, CO · Shred Haus Guest
Need more space or different dates?
Elysian Destinations manages additional Winter Park properties — all at exclusive Shredder family rates.
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Shredder Partner Resorts

The World Your Kid
Just Unlocked.

We've done the research and negotiated access you can't find anywhere else. Here's where to take a Shredder kid first.

Our #1 Pick
Shredder Partner · Lodging Available
Winter Park / Mary Jane
Colorado · 90 min from Denver · No Eisenhower Tunnel
3,081
Acres
166
Trails
90
Min from Denver

The natural first mountain for Shredder families. Approachable beginner terrain, genuine family vibe, and enough variety to keep everyone busy. Easy I-70 drive — no predawn wake-ups.

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Shredder Partner · They Promote Us
Copper Mountain
Colorado · 90 min from Denver · Closest major resort on I-70
2,465
Acres
154
Trails
90
Min from Denver

Terrain naturally separated by skill level. Almost always less crowded than other Summit County resorts. Copper's instructors love Shredder kids — they show up ready.

10% Off Youth Programs SHREDDERSAVE10
25% Off Private Lessons SHREDDERSAVE25
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More resort partnerships launching across CO, IL, MI, OR, TX & UT.
Gear Guide

Don't Waste Money
on the Wrong Stuff.

We've watched thousands of families show up at the mountain — here's exactly what you need, what you don't, and where to get it for a fraction of the resort price.

The Shredder Gear Rule
Rent in town. Never at the resort. Local shops are half the price and morning lines won't cost you run one.
Helmets
Ski-specific only. Fits snugly without rocking. No exceptions.
Buy this one. Kids grow fast, but a helmet is worth owning.
Boots
Snug, not painful. A bad fit ruins the entire day.
Rent locally. Half the price of resort shops.
Gloves
Waterproof, insulated. Wet gloves = meltdown by 10am.
Pack two pairs per kid. The second pair is not optional.
Ski Socks
Wool or synthetic. ONE pair only — two causes blisters.
Buy before you go. Resort prices are 3-4x.
Goggles
UV protection is non-negotiable at altitude.
Buy a decent pair. Cheap goggles fog constantly.
Layers
Base: moisture-wicking. Mid: fleece. Outer: waterproof. No cotton.
Bibs for young kids — no cold lower-back gap after falls.
Or rent the same gear they trained on
Shredder Gear Rentals

RENT THE GEAR
they already know.

Your kid spent weeks in Shredder boots, on Shredder skis. They know how it feels. Take that confidence to the mountain — rent the same gear they trained on.

Season Ski Set
Full season rental
Skis (sized to your child)
Boots (same fit as training)
Helmet
Pricing varies by location
Reserve at My Location →
Season Board Set
Full season rental
Snowboard (sized to your child)
Boots (same fit as training)
Helmet
Pricing varies by location
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Trip Ready
Weekly Rental
Ski or snowboard · Short-term
Skis or snowboard
Boots (same fit as training)
Helmet
Perfect for mountain trips
Reserve at My Location →

Why rent from Shredder? Your child already trained in this gear. Same boots they learned to stop in. Same skis they linked their first turns on. No re-fitting. No break-in period. No "these feel weird" on the chairlift. Available at select locations — check yours.

Launching Winter 2026/27

THE WHOLE TRIP.
handled.

Lodging, lift tickets, gear rentals, and mountain guidance — bundled and pre-negotiated for Shredder families.

Shredder Ski Week(end)

A full week — or just a weekend — built around progression. Morning sessions, afternoon laps, curated lodging, and a Shredder guide for every day on the mountain.

Waitlist Open
Waitlist members get first access + founding pricing.
Mountain Trip Prep

Don't Learn These
the Hard Way.

01

Reserve gear before mountain morning

Morning rental lines can eat the best part of your day. Local shops in the resort town usually have shorter waits and better pricing than the on-mountain counter — and if you must rent at the resort, pick up the night before.

02

Start hydrating before you leave home

Altitude hits harder when you arrive dehydrated. Start drinking extra water 3–4 days before the trip, not just when you get there.

03

Always start with a warm-up run

No matter how good your child is, start on something easy. A green run lets them find their legs, remember the basics, and build confidence before moving up.

04

Bathroom before boots — every time

Once ski boots are on, bathroom breaks become a production. Make it a non-negotiable pre-ski ritual before you leave the condo, hotel, or lodge.

05

End while everyone is still happy

One great final run beats three extra runs past exhaustion. The best ski days end with kids wanting more, not melting down on the mountain.

The Complete Mountain Trip Checklist
70+ items across 6 categories. Built from 13+ years of helping families nail their first mountain trips.
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From Training to Mountain
"Our 4 year old took weekly sessions for 10 weeks prior to our annual ski trip. Once we got there he was more comfortable in all the gear, boots and clipping and unclipping from skis. He picked up skiing down the mountain great!"
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Kayla A.
Mom · Richardson, TX · Annual ski trip
★★★★★
Timid Kid → Chairlift Warrior
"She is normally a pretty timid girl and when we took her to Mt. Brighton for the first time she was so excited and confident. Even asked to go on the chair lift right away!"
K
Katheryn S.
Mom · Livonia, MI · Mt. Brighton
★★★★★
Built to Last · Just Getting Started

The fun has only just begun.

13+
Years
building skiers since 2012
9
Locations
across 6 states & growing
30k+
Families
trained & mountain-ready
1
Lodge
on the mountain — 6 min to lifts
?
What's Next
More lodges. New resorts. The next chapter.

TRAIN HERE.
shred everywhere.

Your family's ski life started at Shredder. Where it goes next is up to you. We'll handle the rest.

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1729 Majestic Drive, Unit 1
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6668 W. Ottawa Ave
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4880 Van Gordon St, Unit 300
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575 SE 9th St
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427 Millennium Way