Instruction
By Mike Doyle, About.com Guide to Skiing
From basics for beginners to tips for expert skiers, here is ski instruction information including skiing lessons, skiing tips, skiing fitness, and advice for beginning, intermediate, and expert skiers. There's also valuable safety information, so you can stay safe on the slopes.
- Types of Skiing
- Beginner Skiers
- Advanced / Expert Skiers
- Learn to Ski
- Skiing Tips
- Skiing Exercises / Fitness
Types of 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 between the different types of skiing.
- History of Skiing
- Types of Skiing
- Downhill Skiing
- Backcountry Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cross Country vs. Downhill Skiing
Beginner Skiers
Resources for beginning skiers, including how to get started, equipment, ski schools, and lessons.
Advanced / Expert Skiers
Advice and resources for advanced / expert skiers including how to become an advanced skier, the best resorts for expert skiers, gear for the advanced skier, and ski racing for amateurs.
- How to Become an Advanced Skier
- Ski Events and Competitions
- Glade Skiing Tips
- Ski Resorts for Expert Skiers
Learn to Ski
Do you want to learn to ski? Here's an overview of what you'll need to learn to ski, along with step-by-step information on how to learn to ski.
- Learn to Ski
- Ski Lessons
- How to Choose a Ski Lesson Program
- Skiing Ability Levels
- Professional Ski Instructors Association
Skiing Tips
Whether you're an advanced or a beginning skier, these skiing tips will help you improve your skills.
- First Time Skier Tips
- How to Ride a Chairlift, Rope Tow, and Gondola
- Learn to Snow Plow
- How to Turn
- Controlling Speed on Steep Terrain
Skiing Exercises / Fitness
Snow skiing exercises to keep you skiing fit year round and sports like biking, hiking, sculling, swimming, as well as strength training, that will benefit your skiing.
- Skiing Fitness
- Skiing Exercises
- Skiing Exercise Tips
- Off-Season Skiing Exercises
- Strength Training for Skiers
- Off-Season Fitness
Information for Parents
Going on family ski vacations or taking your child skiing can be a lot of fun for the entire family. However, taking the right steps will make sure that the experience is enjoyable for everyone - for you, and for your kids, too.
- How to Take Your Child Skiing
- How to Choose a Ski Lesson Program
- Sizing and Buying Junior Skis
- Planning a Family Ski Vacation
Skiing Competition
Information on the U.S. Ski Team, ski competitions, Olympic and World Cup skiing, and amateur and professional ski events and competitions.
- Winter Olympic Skiing
- World Cup Ski Racing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Cross Country Ski Racing
- Freestyle Ski Racing
Skier Safety
Skier safety including how to prevent injuries, safety equipment, and tips on how to ski safely.
Adaptive Skiing
Adaptive skiing is a Learn to Ski program for disabled skiers, and skiers with disabilities can master the techniques.
Skiing Books
Books about skiing, including books on how to ski, skiing fitness, skiing tips, and the history of skiing.
