Skiing can be a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors in the winter, but to the novice, mastering the mountains, the lifts, and the equipment can be quite intimidating. When learning to ski, it is advisable to take a lesson with a licensed ski instructor before hopping on the lift.
Every ski resort offers lessons for beginners.
For starters, here are a few tips on beginning the climb up your very first, powder-covered mountain. The most important thing you will learn when beginning to ski is control. It is advisable to select shorter skis then longer ones, this will help you control your initial steps on the slopes. Use the poles as a balancing device, and shift your weight back and forth on both skis. As a beginner, the poles will act as your crutch, giving your legs the confidence they need to experiment shifting weight back and forth on the snow.