what are the top important things to keep in mind while learning skiing? what skills should i learn first? will be going for a day only this time.
are there any good guides to watch or learn from
are there any good guides to watch or learn from
New Skier - DO's
https://www.pugski.com/threads/new-skier-dos.3351/1. Do not take a lesson from a family member, friend, spouse etc., pay for a lst timers group lesson. Money well spent!
2, Try to go for the lst time on a decent weather day. Try and avoid those really bad weather days for you lst day on the snow.
You don't have the right clothes, equipment and knowledge to enjoy one of those really bad weather days.
3. Rent your equipment, preferably from where you live if a day trip and then you can avoid the crowds and hassle at the hill.
If you are at a destination resort then obviously you will rent there, get there (rental area) early and avoid the crowds.
4. A hat and gloves are very important to keep warm, avoid levi's if you can and if you can't go on a decent weather day and wear levi's, I did 40 yrs ago and am still skiing.
5. FUN, laughs, friends, good food and après are all part of skiing. Enjoy yourself.
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@CalG I'd imagine most resorts really, really frown on this. If it's a place that allows downloading on the lift or gondola - great. Go for the view and ride back down. If they don't download, beginners should not be going to the top and looking for "taxi rides" from patrol.Do ride the lift to the top just for the view. Then Plead your case for a taxi ride back down. Whee Haa!
Hard to believe but I've seen experts on the bunny hill doing drills.Get a lesson to train for the right terrain.
Don’t be embarrassed to be on the bunny hill while refining your technique. Anyone can zoom straight down a trail.
This might be the best advice so far. Lots of other great advice is here, but "marry your boots and date your skis" doesn't matter if you don't set your expectations realistically. Everyone learns at different rates, and while you might be riding the lift your first day, you also might be struggling to turn still at the end of your first day.Plan on taking more than one lesson.
Hard to believe but I've seen experts on the bunny hill doing drills.