Beginning Skiers
Resources for beginning skiers, including how to get started, equipment, ski schools, lessons, and advice on planning a ski trip.
How to Ski
Do you want to get an idea of what's involved in learning how to ski? Here's an overview, along with step-by-step information on how to ski.
Do you want to get an idea of what's involved in learning how to ski? Here's an overview, along with step-by-step information on how to ski.
Skiing Checklist
Checklist of items you will need for your day on the ski slopes.
Checklist of items you will need for your day on the ski slopes.
Equipment Used for Skiing
If you're new to the slopes, the equipment used for skiing can be confusing. Getting a good idea of the equipment used for skiing will help you understand the sport a lot better - and it will make your first days on the slopes a lot easier! Here's an overview of the equipment used for downhill skiing.
If you're new to the slopes, the equipment used for skiing can be confusing. Getting a good idea of the equipment used for skiing will help you understand the sport a lot better - and it will make your first days on the slopes a lot easier! Here's an overview of the equipment used for downhill skiing.
Get Ready to Ski
Are you ready to go skiing, but, not sure how to get started? Here's everything you need to know to choose ski equipment, clothing and gear, select a ski resort, and plan a ski vacation.
Are you ready to go skiing, but, not sure how to get started? Here's everything you need to know to choose ski equipment, clothing and gear, select a ski resort, and plan a ski vacation.
First Time Skier's Tips
If you've never been skiing before or you're a beginner skier, you may not know where to go to skiing, what to wear, or even where to start. Here are tips for a first time skier.
If you've never been skiing before or you're a beginner skier, you may not know where to go to skiing, what to wear, or even where to start. Here are tips for a first time skier.
How to Choose a Ski Resort
When you want to ski, but, aren't sure where to go or how to choose a ski resort that meets your needs, these tips will help you find a ski area that's a good fit for your experience level.
When you want to ski, but, aren't sure where to go or how to choose a ski resort that meets your needs, these tips will help you find a ski area that's a good fit for your experience level.
Ski Equipment - Rent or Buy?
When you're a beginning skier or just trying out the sport to decide if it's the right one for you, it makes sense to rent ski equipment. Once you're sure that you're going to spend enough time on the slopes to justify buying ski equipment (which can be expensive) you can invest in your own ski gear.
When you're a beginning skier or just trying out the sport to decide if it's the right one for you, it makes sense to rent ski equipment. Once you're sure that you're going to spend enough time on the slopes to justify buying ski equipment (which can be expensive) you can invest in your own ski gear.
Cross Country Skiing vs. Downhill Skiing
Are you interested in skiing, but, not sure where to start? Are you debating whether downhill skiing or cross country skiing would be best for you? Here are some tips to help you decide.
Are you interested in skiing, but, not sure where to start? Are you debating whether downhill skiing or cross country skiing would be best for you? Here are some tips to help you decide.
Ski Boot Guide
Having a pair of well-fitting ski boots is essential. Ski boots transfer your movement - your "instructions" - to your skis and are very important for safe and enjoyable skiing. Here's information that will help you get on your way to having comfortable and functional ski boots.
Having a pair of well-fitting ski boots is essential. Ski boots transfer your movement - your "instructions" - to your skis and are very important for safe and enjoyable skiing. Here's information that will help you get on your way to having comfortable and functional ski boots.
How to Get On and Off a Chairlift
Most ski resorts have chairlifts to transport skiers up the mountain. Here's what you need to know to get on, to ride, and to get off the chairlift. There's also information on riding a rope tow and gondola, which are also convenient ways to head up the slopes.
Most ski resorts have chairlifts to transport skiers up the mountain. Here's what you need to know to get on, to ride, and to get off the chairlift. There's also information on riding a rope tow and gondola, which are also convenient ways to head up the slopes.
Learn to Snow Plow
The traditional learning stance for beginning skiers is called the snow plow position. Here's a step-by-step guide to snow plowing.
The traditional learning stance for beginning skiers is called the snow plow position. Here's a step-by-step guide to snow plowing.
How to Ski on a Crowded Trail
When ski resorts fill up, skiing on a crowded trail can be difficult and sometimes even dangerous! Especially when the trail gets narrow, it can be hard work to navigate through other skiers. Colliding with another skier can cause injury (and it hurts!), so skiing safely on crowded trails is necessary for everyone's safety.
When ski resorts fill up, skiing on a crowded trail can be difficult and sometimes even dangerous! Especially when the trail gets narrow, it can be hard work to navigate through other skiers. Colliding with another skier can cause injury (and it hurts!), so skiing safely on crowded trails is necessary for everyone's safety.
Point Your Way Down the Slope
When you move up from the snow plow turn, you can learn to begin a more advanced way of turning your skis by pointing with your arm.
When you move up from the snow plow turn, you can learn to begin a more advanced way of turning your skis by pointing with your arm.
Skiing Styles
Skiing has evolved into many different disciplines. From downhill skiing to freestyle, here is a review of the different skiing styles.
Skiing has evolved into many different disciplines. From downhill skiing to freestyle, here is a review of the different skiing styles.
Beginner Skiers
Advice and tips for beginner skiers, including the best ski resorts, accessories, and tips for beginner skiers.
Advice and tips for beginner skiers, including the best ski resorts, accessories, and tips for beginner skiers.