| Learning how to ski requires practice on the actual | | | | There are three classes of skiers you'll need to know |
| slopes - but before you get that far, knowing what | | | | about as you improve and want to try more difficult |
| kind of equipment and clothing you'll need and a little | | | | slopes - Beginner, Intermediate and Expert. How fast |
| bit about the sport will save you time and money. If | | | | you progress depends on how much practice you |
| possible, go to a professional ski shop for outfitting. | | | | get and how often you can make it to the slopes. |
| They'll explain the various pieces of clothing and | | | | Beginner classification means that you're either skiing |
| types of skis - and you can try them on to see how | | | | for the first time or are able to ski on flat terrain. |
| they fit and feel. | | | | As you progress as a beginner, you'll begin learning |
| Some big city ski outfitters actually have small | | | | and practicing all types of fun moves such as making |
| "snowy" slopes and you can take your first ski lesson | | | | a turn while keeping your skis parallel. You'll also |
| there. This is especially helpful for children who are | | | | traverse small moguls (bumps) with ease and as you |
| learning to ski. They won't be so intimidated when | | | | become more comfortable in your skis, you'll attempt |
| they take their first ski lesson at the slopes -- and | | | | more advanced runs. This is usually considered the |
| knowing how to layer ski outfits will save time. | | | | Intermediate ski level. |
| A first time skier should choose his or her first ski | | | | Expert, or advanced skiers are able to ski on steep |
| mountain carefully. You'll want to choose a ski area | | | | slopes and more challenging moguls. When you |
| that offers beginner's lessons and bunny slopes. Since | | | | progress to Expert level, you're ready to learn |
| getting into and off of a chairlift is one of the first | | | | advanced skiing tricks such as a mid-air split in which |
| things you'll have to do, brush up on what you need | | | | you turn at the same time. |
| to know online or ask a veteran skier. | | | | Whether you remain at Beginner level or advance to |
| One important lesson you need to remember about | | | | Intermediate level, skiing has an "addictive" quality |
| getting on a chairlift is to be sure you have all the | | | | that makes you want to return again and again and |
| necessary equipment (plus a lift ticket) with you. | | | | try more difficult slopes. When you learn how to ski, |
| Then, all you do is lower yourself onto the chair, | | | | you'll have developed a life-long skill that can open |
| balancing yourself with a spare hand. As you move | | | | the fun of the great outdoors and also become more |
| along and up the mountain, be sure that your skis are | | | | in touch with your body and what heights you're |
| pointing upward. | | | | capable of reaching. |