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Alpine Skiing

Alpine Skiing

Min number of participants 1
Age 3+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 1 h
Cost High
Environment Outdoor

Carve down groomed pistes or powder slopes on skis — alpine skiing blends speed, technique, and mountain scenery into one of winter's most exhilarating outdoor pursuits.

The Essentials

  • Get properly fitted boots and skis from a rental shop or your own gear checked by a technician, since equipment that does not match your weight, height, and skill level makes learning much harder and less safe.
  • Start on a gentle beginner slope and practice the wedge or pizza position, pointing your ski tips together, to control your speed and come to a stop before attempting steeper terrain.
  • Learn to turn by shifting your weight onto the downhill ski and guiding both skis in the direction you want to go, rather than relying only on the wedge to slow yourself down.
  • Keep your knees slightly bent and your weight centered over your skis, since a stiff, upright stance makes it harder to react to bumps or changes in the slope.
  • Always check trail difficulty ratings, marked as green circles, blue squares, or black diamonds, and only move to harder trails once you can comfortably turn and stop on easier ones.
  • Wear a helmet and appropriate layered clothing, and take a lesson from a certified instructor if possible, since proper technique from the start prevents bad habits and reduces your risk of injury.

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