Whether it’s a friend, a co-worker or simply your own curiosity, if you’ve made it to this post you’re tantalisingly close to dipping your toes into the world of skiing. You’ve heard how amazing it is – more a lifestyle than a mere hobby, so much so that a full 97% of people who go …
How Long Does it Take to Learn to Ski? Most adult beginners find that they can start to ski independently on beginner and easy intermediate slopes by the end of their first week of ski school lessons or after two or three half-day private lessons. A general timeline for learning to ski with a …
Skiing and Mindfulness is a series by Val d’Isere & Tignes-based ski instructor and mindfulness coach, Bernard C. I ski to reclaim my spirit from a conditioned world that is always seeking to limit my being. On the list of limitations we find ‘expectations’. Peace begins when expectations ends Your ego teaches you to believe …
What’s the difference between private and group ski lessons? Generally speaking, the rule is: Ski school lessons are more affordable and a great way to meet other skiers who are the same ability level as you. Private ski lessons are more expensive but allow you to progress at your natural pace (however fast or slow …
Skiing jargon can be confusing to say the least. If you’re new to the world of skiing you’ve got enough to worry about without having to guess what a ‘fall line’ is. We came up with this handy-dandy list of skiing terminology and snowboarding lingo to help you distinguish baskets from bumps and make some …
The last thing anyone wants is to be stuck outside in sub-zero temperatures with cold, damp clothes. If it’s your first skiing experience it could even be enough to put you off skiing altogether. Luckily, as the old quote goes, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” If you’re not sure what …
