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SkiBeginner looks at skiing from your point of view - the beginner. It has been designed to offer a helping hand for the first four or five ski trips of your life.
Starting anything new can be confusing - and skiing can seem like a cliquey club with its own language, rules and etiquette. Just remember; even the slickest pro started somewhere, falling face down in the snow.
A good place to start is at the end: take a look at the FAQs page, which has some of the questions that have no doubt troubled every beginner.
The GLOSSARY will really help too. There's nothing worse than jargon to confuse you when you come to something new.
BEFORE YOU GO deals with the choices you need to make before you set off, and helps you understand the demands on your body.
DESTINATIONS gives our view on some of the best learning resorts in Europe and beyond. Where we haven't been somewhere to check it out from the beginner's perspective, we include a summary of info from the best ski guides.
KIT & CLOTHES is a run-down of what you'll need to buy, rent or borrow to keep you safe, warm and comfortable on the slopes.
WHAT TO EXPECT provides a glimpse into how skiing 'works'. It covers questions like what to wear, how to join your ski school, or even how to get your ski pass. Knowing this before you go is very useful.
Lastly, the BOOTROOM is our forum, where you can ask anything you want or share tips and ideas.
That's the intro done. Have a look around, register for our free newsletter which also gives you access to the Forum, and remember two things: Be safe, and have fun!
Starting anything new can be confusing - and skiing can seem like a cliquey club with its own language, rules and etiquette. Just remember; even the slickest pro started somewhere, falling face down in the snow.
A good place to start is at the end: take a look at the FAQs page, which has some of the questions that have no doubt troubled every beginner.
The GLOSSARY will really help too. There's nothing worse than jargon to confuse you when you come to something new.
BEFORE YOU GO deals with the choices you need to make before you set off, and helps you understand the demands on your body.
DESTINATIONS gives our view on some of the best learning resorts in Europe and beyond. Where we haven't been somewhere to check it out from the beginner's perspective, we include a summary of info from the best ski guides.
KIT & CLOTHES is a run-down of what you'll need to buy, rent or borrow to keep you safe, warm and comfortable on the slopes.
WHAT TO EXPECT provides a glimpse into how skiing 'works'. It covers questions like what to wear, how to join your ski school, or even how to get your ski pass. Knowing this before you go is very useful.
Lastly, the BOOTROOM is our forum, where you can ask anything you want or share tips and ideas.
That's the intro done. Have a look around, register for our free newsletter which also gives you access to the Forum, and remember two things: Be safe, and have fun!
