Improve Your Skiing Skills In 10 Ways

Whether you are planning to visit ski vacation destinations to learn the basics of snow sports or to enhance your style on the slopes; whether you are a newbie on the slopes or a seasoned skier, here are 10 ways that will help you make the most of your time on snowcapped mountains:

1. Enlist and attend ski lessons. Take advantage of the lessons you can get from ski professionals. Ski lessons, whether individual or with group, will give you novel ideas and will enhance your skills in your chosen snow sports.

2. Wear appropriate clothes. A wide range of skis, boots, clothes, and other ski essentials are available in the market, so it is best advised that you choose a ski gear that’s suited for the terrain of your chosen ski resort. Use boots that are flexible and not too stiff. In addition, take note of existing weather conditions when selecting what to wear and be ready to make necessary changes. Put on more layers of clothes to keep you warm if necessary.

3. Be physically fit. Snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding require high energy levels so see to it that you eat well and drink plenty of water before taking the slopes. As much as possible, avoid alcoholic beverages prior to a ski trip. In addition, don’t drink booze if you plan to continue skiing the following day.

4. Mind your posture. The best skiers know by heart that good posture is essential to becoming a better skier. One of the many ways to improving posture is standing with your feet hip width apart then reaching your hands forward at hip level while keeping your eyes on the horizon.

5. Stay fit! Skiing and snowboarding are physically challenging sports. With this in mind, build your core strength, leg strength, and flexibility before booking a ski vacation package. If possible, practice indoor skiing before heading to the mountains for ‘real’ ski adventure.

6. Know your body limits. Be extra careful not to engage in too much exercise and don’t burn out on the first day of your ski vacation. Instead, take things one at a time and give yourself enough time to learn new skills and techniques. Aside from that, give yourself ample time to rest so that you enjoy your time on the slopes more.

7. Discover and test new terrain. If you feel you’re ready to conquer new challenges, go out and try a different terrain. Ski along with seasoned skiers and notice how they handle different slopes.

8. Document your moves. Request someone to take a video of you while you ski or snowboard and then watch it afterwards. Take note not only of your posture, but also of your techniques. Notice how you ski and compare it with the way professional skiers do their thing.

9. Look up! As much as possible, do not be tempted to look down while you ski, or else you might end up focusing on your feet and skis. Instead, look up and discover how easier it is to balance when looking head on.

10. Just have fun! Spend some time to look around and enjoy the breath-taking views surrounding the ski vacation destination before a descent.