Use the right technique and you'll be floating over the newly laid snow instead of sinking down to your ears in the stuff.
Precaution and skill are required when skiing through trees.
With a little practice (well, maybe a lot of practice), you can lose your fear of moguls - those challenging slopes full of hard bumps and mounds of snow.
As with any demanding physical activity, what you eat plays a big role in preparation for a day on the slopes. Skiers risk a range of forbidding bodily threats, including extreme cold, physical...
Swooshing down the slopes is a lot of fun, if you know what you're doing and are not just flying down the mountain because you never knew how to stop or turn properly.
This eHow will teach you how...
You can't stay on the bunny slopes all your life. Here's how to master the parallel turn so you can take on those black diamonds up the mountain.
Everybody falls when they're pushing to improve, no matter what level they're at. Just be able to get back up with a certain amount of grace.
Using a ski lift properly is key to avoiding embarrassing moments.
Learning to get on a ski lift safely is crucial. The skill comes down to timing and positioning.
Maintaining your skis properly will help you perform at your peak on the slopes. Here's how to keep them in top form.
Keep your edges sharp for better control on the slopes and to preserve the profile of your base.
The right ski bindings are essential to your safe enjoyment of the sport.
Ski boots are notorious for being bulky and uncomfortable. While many brands of boots perform well, the trick is to find boots that feel good on your feet.
Ski poles function best when they are lightweight and have a comfortable grip.
Before buying nordic skis, you have to ask yourself a couple of basic questions: What style of skiing are you going to do, and, where are you going to do it?
Three-hole nordic boots went the way of the dodo bird years ago; the technological changes of bar boots continue to evolve.
Nordic poles are not accessories for your hands. They help provide power and thrust as you cross-country ski.
Learning how to make a snowplow turn'also known as a wedge turn'is the first step to controlling your speed and direction on skis.
After you've mastered the snowplow turn and you've become accustomed to more speed, the stem christie (also known as the wedge christie) is the next turn to learn.
Parallel turns are an extension of Wedge-Christie turns. As you ski more difficult terrain and increase your speed, the parallel turn becomes a necessary tool.
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