The food tastes divine and you find in yourself a hunger that you never thought possible. Sample the local dishes including raclette for the glories of mountain cheese and the obligatory clove cocktail from the Alps called Gluwein. Tell us what got you interested in skiing. No matter who or what you are, you can learn to ski. If you picked up a musical instrument for the very first time, you would probably be able to make a noise, but you wouldn't know how to play it.
Skiing is similar.
It's exciting from day one, but the more you practice, the more you get to do. That's why people go skiing year after year. Skiing can also be an extreme activity, but only if you choose. Check our advice on getting the right safety balance . You don't have to be fit or sporty.