If you’ve never had the chance to learn to ski, but you’d like to start now, here’s what you need to do when choosing ski lessons:

•    Get ski equipment of reasonable quality and at least two sets of good, warm ski clothing.
•    Be honest about your ability level. If you’ve never skied before, or if you know you’re not very good at skiing, no matter how old you are, you’re a beginner. It’s better to learn the basics all over again than to fork over your hard-earned money just to find out that you’re not as good as you thought you were (and to have to move into a lower-level program after all). Ski instruction programs are available for skiers of all levels of ability. Make sure you identify your ability level correctly.
•    If your children will be having ski lessons along with you, make sure their instructors offer programs appropriate to their age and level of ability.
•    Make sure your ski instructor is certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America.
•    Find out exactly what you get for the amount of money you’re paying. Does the fee include the use of ski equipment, or do you need to pay a rental fee on top of what you’re paying for the lessons?
•    Try to go for ski lessons in the middle of the week, early in the morning, or late in the afternoon. You’re more likely to find a class with few students. Fewer students means the ski instructor will be able to give you closer attention.
•    If you feel uncomfortable learning a new skill with other people around, consider signing up for private ski lessons, at least until you feel confident enough to ski with others. Keep in mind, however, that private lessons cost considerably more than group lessons. Ask about payment terms. Paying for several lessons ahead of time may allow you to save some money.
•    Don’t be afraid to switch ski instructors if your current instructor’s style is not working for you. Remember, it’s your money. You decide where to take it.
•    Make sure your instruction schedule leaves you enough time during the day to practice your new skiing skills and to have fun skiing on your own.

Skiing is an extremely enjoyable sport. Choosing a good ski instruction program will make learning to ski as rewarding an experience as possible.

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Skiing is a winter sport that involves moving over snow with the use of skis, which are long flat devices attached to the feet. Skis used to be made of wood but are now made of fiberglass, composite, or other synthetic materials. In addition to skis, skiers use ski poles to keep their balance, ski boots to fasten the skis to their feet, and ski bindings to secure the ski boots to the skis.

Skiers wear ski suits, which are very warm and are resistant to wind and water. They also wear ski helmets to protect their heads from injury, ski gloves, and sunglasses to protect their eyes from the glare of sunlight on snow-covered trails and slopes.

Skiers apply a substance called ski wax to the bottom of their skis. There are two kinds of ski wax. Glide wax helps the skis glide over the snow by maintaining the balance of friction between the skis and the snow. Grip wax allows the skis to grip the snow so that the skier can push himself or herself forward.

Skiing may be done on a piste, which is a marked trail that goes downhill. Ski resorts maintain their own pistes to ensure consistency and safety of the skiing surfaces. It is also possible to ski off-piste, in unmarked areas within a ski resort, or even outside the boundaries of the ski resort. Many ski resorts, however, prohibit skiing outside their boundaries to protect skiers from avalanches and to prevent the need for dangerous and costly rescue efforts.

Beginning skiers need ski lessons from a certified ski instructor to learn the basics of skiing. As with any sport, skiing is learned by doing. In addition to studying with a ski instructor, here are some skiing basics that beginning skiers need to remember:

• Maintain a speed that you can control. Don’t go so fast that you won’t be able to stop yourself or avoid other skiers or objects.
• When you’re skiing on a piste, make sure you don’t hit other skiers when you try to overtake them.
• Never stop or rest at any point along the piste. This may cause other skiers to crash into you. If you really need to stop, make sure you’re away from the traffic and you’re in a spot where other skiers can see you clearly.
• Follow the rules and regulations of the ski resort.

Skiing is an enjoyable sport, but it is even more enjoyable when you know what you’re doing. Make sure you’re adequately prepared and knowledgeable to ensure a rewarding ski experience.

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