boozer@fortune.UUCP (Glenn Boozer) (11/13/85)
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This the the season I learn to love to ski!
What pearls of wisdom do the experts have?
I will start my skiing in the Lake Taho area. Trips to Salt Lake and Spokan
are also likely.
Where does one begin? What to rent/purchase? Where to get lessons? What
to do? What not to do? Who to ask? What to read? ...??
Is there hope for me?
gab
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I'm sure many others will respond to the request "How do I learn to ski?" but here's my two cents anyway. 1) Start out renting, it's convenient and until you go skiing at least a couple of times it's a good hedge against the possibility you'll hate skiing. This also allows you to use gear that is in known good condition. 2) If you haven't signed up for a season worth of lessons take advantage of the area's "First day skier" deal. This will usually include rentals, lift ticket and lesson. Financially thye are a steal. 3) Take lessons from professionals. Unless you are lucky enough to have a friend who is an instructor you'll be happier. It really is helpful to start out without a lot of "bad" habits. To understand why I recomend professional instruction think about how you would teach someone to walk, how do you explain it? This is the same problem your friend the expert skier may have. 4) Don't be goal oriented. Have a good time, concentrate on what you're doing right. As you progress in ability allow your body to perform the mechanics of a turn without interference from your mind. Visualize that turn you made yesterday that felt great. 5) After the first couple of lessons (as in "First day skier") I'am not sure (you'll know) whether you'll want to continue regularly taking lessons or just takng one occasionally as you feel the need. Most important is to relax and ski. I've been skiing for 15 years or so and I took a lesson last winter, for what that's worth. Have fun!, Peter B