How to Ski Through Trees
Precaution and skill are required when skiing through trees.
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Things You'll Need
- Ski Socks
- Ski Lift Tickets
- Ski Boots
- Ski Clothing
- Ski Gloves
- Ski Goggles
- Ski Poles
- Skis
Instructions
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Look for adequate space and snow cover around trees. Barely covered rocks and fallen branches can trip up a skier.
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Remove the pole straps from your wrists.
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Concentrate on the space between the trees rather than the trees themselves.
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Give evergreens a wide berth. There are often deep wells at the base, protected from snowfall by the branches above. Digging out of a tree well can be difficult.
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Ski slowly.
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Tips & Warnings
Ski glades and be secure in your ability to make short turns before you head for the trees.
Always ski with a companion. It's easier to patrol around trees with a friend.
Always ski safely and in control. Accidents can be fatal.
Don't enter a trail where others can't see you from above.
Skiing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
Comments
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Mar 13, 2006
While skiing trees or anywhere else your skis should not be right next to each other. Keeping your skis together makes it more difficult to balance, and eliminates a lot of edge control. You have two more edges than snowboarders, use them. -
Mar 13, 2006
While skiing trees or anywhere else your skis should not be right next to each other. Keeping your skis together makes it more difficult to balance, and eliminates a lot of edge control. You have two more edges than snowboarders, use them.
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Jan 26, 2006
I always take my ski pole straps off my wrists before doing any sort of tree skiing. If you pull your wrist out of it's socket you are about to feel pain. When you're skiing, keep your feet close together, so your skis look like a snowboard, and this will help you to stay on top of the snow a bit. Always look for your line before you start to ski, always wear protection (helmet and goggles)and always ski with a buddy. Watch people in ski films and programs and watch how they ski powder and trees. Try and remember how they do it and try what they tried on the slopes.
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Jan 26, 2006
I always take my ski pole straps off my wrists before doing any sort of tree skiing. If you pull your wrist out of it's socket you are about to feel pain. When you're skiing, keep your feet close together, so your skis look like a snowboard, and this will help you to stay on top of the snow a bit. Always look for your line before you start to ski, always wear protection (helmet and goggles)and always ski with a buddy. Watch people in ski films and programs and watch how they ski powder and trees. Try and remember how they do it and try what they tried on the slopes.
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Nov 22, 2005
To ski well in the trees, one of the best things a skier can do is to focus on where you want to go. Almost always, a skier who looks at an obstacle will ski right into it, whereas a skier who focuses on a path between the trees will follow it. So plan a route in the gaps between the trees and you will be skiing the trees in no time!
