Guy Allan Davis has been skiing since the age of five and relishes
any chance that he has to spend some time on the slopes. It is natural
to feel a little bit wary about your first efforts in skiing, especially
if they are going to take place during a holiday. With that in mind,
the following are some useful tips for you to follow to make sure you
get the most out of both the trip and the sport.
Borrow As Much Equipment As Possible
Skiing
can be an expensive sport, as there is a lot of equipment that you are
going to need to stay safe when you’re on the slopes. Worse yet, if you
buy all of this gear and then find that the sport isn’t for you, there’s
a rather big hole being burned in your wallet for no reason. With that
in mind, it is a good idea to borrow and rent as much equipment as
possible in preparation for your first ski holiday. This will allow you
to get a taste for the sport without having to financially commit
yourself to it.
Book A Chalet
Most ski resorts offer
the option of staying in a chalet or a self-catered apartment. The
apartments are great for experienced skiers who want a little freedom,
but first-timers should stick to the chalet. This offers them more
chances to find out about lessons and other useful things that will help
them to get more out of their holidays, plus they will have a lot of
comforts that aren’t always available in the apartments.
Work On Your Fitness
Like
most sports, a certain level of physical fitness is required if you are
to get as much as possible out of skiing. You should focus on your
cardio and strengthening your muscles, particularly your legs and core.
You don’t need to become an Adonis, by any means, but make sure that you
are fit enough to handle the lessons and repeated trips down the slopes
before you arrive.
Work With Qualified Trainers
You
may have a few friends who have skied before who may want to offer
advice. It can be hard to say no to this, but remember that they are not
qualified to teach and you may end up developing bad habits based on
their advice. Work with a qualified instructor, either beforehand or
during the holiday, to make sure that you learn properly.
Keep An Eye On The Weather
The
weather in the mountains changes constantly, so you need to keep an eye
on the forecasts and prepare for the whole day. Take a rucksack with
you so you can change clothes whenever you need to.
Guy Allan Davis has been skiing since the age of five and encourages others to try the sport.
