Want to get more fun out of your family ski trip? The perfect mountain ski trip doesn’t magically happen. Here are 10 tips to keep the whole family turning in happy harmony.

1. Don’t skimp on ski equipment. Get your kids outfitted properly--whether you drop $1,000 at the ski shop for spanking new stuff, rent at the resort, or buy used, you choose. I think checking out the used gear at ski shops like Putnam’s in Portsmouth is the way to go as your kids grow. You get professional fitting, tuning and binding adjustment – without paying full boat on brand new boards and boots. Next season, when your kids have blasted through two sizes, you go back for the same fair deal.