How to Sideslip on Skis

There may be times when you encounter a slope too steep for your comfort level. Sideslipping allows you to get down in one piece without taking your skis off.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ski Bindings
• Ski Boots
• Ski Clothing
• Ski Poles
• Skis

1. Point your skis across the slope of the hill. Imagine where a snowball would roll down the hill this is the fall line. Keep your skis perpendicular to this line.

2. Start with the uphill edge of both skis in the snow.

3. Roll off your edges and onto the bases of your skis.

4. Slide sideways down the hill. As you slide, push snow with your downhill ski to slow your pace.

5. Feather off your bases to your edges and back to moderate your speed while sliding down the hill.

6. Engage your uphill edges to slow down.

7. Maintain a comfortable stance when sideslipping.

8. Come to a stop.

9. Resume sideslipping until you get to a point where you feel comfortable making turns again.

Tips & Warnings

• While sideslipping, roll onto your uphill edges whenever you begin getting nervous about your speed. This slows your momentum and eventually stops you. Move your thighs, knees and lower legs into the hill to put pressure on the uphill edges.
• Skiing is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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