About Snap Two Ski
Every family remembers the first time their little one really skied. Not snowplowing, not shuffling — actually skiing. That moment is what Snap Two Ski is built around. Here's the story of the people who made it possible, and why we're just getting started.
The beginning
The Snap Two Ski tethers were invented by Pizza Pam Farmer over 25 years ago! Born out of a desire to give the kids more autonomy on the hill in a safe way, Pizza Pam developed the Snap Two Ski tethers in conjunction with the creation of the world famous Hot Cocoa Club program. Based in Minnesota's Twin Cities, this parent child class has introduced the lifelong joy of skiing to thousands of families over the years!
What we believe
Our goal is to teach kids to love skiing at a young age so that they come back for the rest of their life! If we can get them feeling safe, they can have fun; if they're having fun, they'll learn more!
Trust us — if you focus on the FUN, the rest will follow.
Why it works
Snap Two Ski tethers are successful because they put the child in charge of their own body. When you attach our tether to the ankles (as opposed to other harness systems), they can move their body how they want and feel where they need to be to ski successfully. This freedom builds confidence while the grown up manages the speed and safety.
Owner / Operator — Snap Two Inc.
Hey! I'm Andrew — a dad of three, lifelong skier, and PSIA (level 3) certified instructor — and probably a little obsessed with all of the above.
I've been skiing since I was 3 years old, and somewhere along the way it became more than just a sport — it became part of who I am. Over the last decade, I've had the chance to teach thousands of kids — toddlers, teenagers and beyond — and one thing has always stood out:
Kids need to feel safe first — that's what builds confidence and opens the door to fun.
And when they're having fun, they learn faster. Every time.
Living and teaching in the Midwest, skiing is a choice — not a given. With our short days and cold winters, you learn quickly how to make it work in all conditions — not just the fun ones. That's shaped how I teach, how I think, and how I approach helping kids build confidence on skis from their very first day. When I'm not skiing with my own family or teaching yours, I'm usually working with other instructors — running clinics, sharing ideas, and helping raise the level of teaching across the board.
I also spend time volunteering with adaptive programs like the Courage Kenny Adaptive Ski & Snowboard program, because growing the sport should mean making it accessible to everyone.
At the end of the day, this is about more than skiing. It's about giving kids the chance to build confidence, have fun, and fall in love with something they can do for the rest of their lives.
