Beginner Ski Tips

Dress - What to Wear Turns and Linking Turns - Ski in Control
How To Prepare What to Expect Crowded Tails
Ski Equipment Falling
Lifts Climbing
Position & Posture Common Mistakes

Dress - What to Wear To Stay Warm
Dressing to ski and snowboard is different than dressing for normal winter activities. Keep in mind, although it's cold outside you’re exercising and burning calories.
 
How To Prepare/ What To Expect

Prior preparation for a ski trip will give you a more enjoyable experience and extra hours on the slopes.

 
Ski Equipment
Skis, Bindings, boots, poles, goggles? Here are some tips to become familiar with the equipment you'll need.
 
Lifts

There are a number different types of lifts to take you up the mountain side. Here are some tips for riding the lifts.

 

Position and Posture

Here are tips on posture and position to help your first run be fun.

 

Turns and Linking Turns- Ski in Control

The snowplow also called the wedge turn is usually the first turn taught. Once you know how to turn, the next step is to link your turns

 

Crowded Trails

A crowded trail can be intimidating to someone who's learning to ski. We have some tips to help you make a crowd more manageable.

 

Falling

Everyone falls at some point, don’t be embarrassed when it's your turn.

 

Climbing

If you need to climb up a hill while wearing slippery skies. Here are some techniques to make it possible.

 

Common Mistakes

here are some common mistake to avoid while learning to ski.