| #ffffff;" /> | | | | snow plow. This is a technique that is done by literally |
| If your family wants to go skiing on your next | | | | using your skis as a snow plow. You make the back |
| vacation, but you don’t know how to ski, go | | | | of the skis slowing move outwards, away from your |
| ahead and plan that ski vacation anyway! You can | | | | body by applying pressure – and this stops |
| learn how to ski, and you will have a great time doing | | | | you. You guide yourself on skies by bending your |
| it. You don’t even need to know the first | | | | knees and leaning in one direction or another, |
| thing about skiing before you arrive at the resort | | | | depending on which way you want to go. All of |
| – all of the knowledge you will need is there | | | | these techniques can be learned in one hour, even if |
| waiting for you, and you can literally be skiing down a | | | | you have never been on a pair of skis in your life. |
| mountain after an hour of instruction. | | | | The beauty of skiing is that after you have learned |
| Learning to ski is really quite easy. Most resorts have | | | | how to snow plow, and how to guide yourself on |
| a ski school on the premises, and lessons are | | | | the skis, you are ready to ski! Get on the lift, head |
| reasonably priced. Group and private lessons are | | | | up the mountain, and give it a try. Control your |
| usually available. It is a good idea, however, to | | | | speed by snow plowing – go slow at first. |
| schedule an appointment before you arrive at the | | | | When you want to pick up some speed, draw your |
| resort. This will ensure that you can start learning to | | | | skis back in to pick up a little speed, then push them |
| ski the very first hour of your vacation. | | | | back out into the plow position to control that speed. |
| Most ski instructors start by showing you how to | | | | As a beginner, you should stick to the trails that are |
| maneuver around with your equipment. When you | | | | designed for beginners. At most resorts, these trails |
| are wearing ski boots, you will be inclined slightly | | | | are marked with a green emblem. Blue trails are for |
| forward – there is a reason for | | | | intermediate skiers, and after one day of skiing the |
| this…when you are skiing down a mountain, | | | | beginner trails, you may be ready for those trails. |
| you will be inclined forward! Walking in ski boots the | | | | The black trails are for experts. These trails can be |
| first time is a bit difficult – but it works just | | | | dangerous for people who don’t have the skill |
| fine if you learn to walk with your knees slightly bent. | | | | level to handle them! Avoid black trails until you have |
| The first maneuver you will learn is called the plow, or | | | | had a great deal of ski instruction and experience. |