a ski training harness comprising : an adjustable , releasable waist strap ; a pair of retractable leashes connected to the waist strap at a left - side and right - side location relative to a child , wherein each of the retractable leashes comprises a handle adapted to allow an adult wearing ski gloves to easily grasp the leash handle , a portion of each of the leashes extending from each of the handles ; and means for securing the pair of leash handles to the waist strap .