How to Look Cool When Skiing

Have you ever noticed the confident swagger that the seasoned skier has as he walks onto a ski slope, compared to a newbie who's never skied before? There's just something in the way that they look that suggests that they know what they're doing. This article will help you to look cool and impress your friends and acquaintances on the mountain, even if it's your first day on the slopes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Modern ski equipment
• Stylish ski clothing (whether it's purchased, borrowed or stolen)
• A positive attitude

1. Subscribe to and read all of the skiing magazines you can get your hands on. You need to become familiar with the current fashion trends and hot-selling ski equipment.

2. If possible, rent a locker for your equipment that's close to the mountain. Only neophytes get dressed and put their boots on while hanging out of the back of their car on the side of the road or in a muddy parking lot.

3. Fasten the buckles on your boots and make sure that all of your zippers and buttons are closed. Walking up to the lift with your boots unbuckled is a red flag and warns everyone around you that you're new to the sport.

4. When carrying your skis, hoist them up over one of your shoulders. Hold onto your skis by draping your wrist over the ski tips (that are in front of your body). Carry your ski poles with the other hand.

Tips & Warnings

• Always act like you're excited to go skiing. Amateurs have expressions on their faces like they're on their way to their own funeral.
• Make sure anything that you plan to carry is safely secured on the inside of your parka or pants. Never allow scarves, hats or bottles of water to protrude from your pockets.
• Never carry your skis crisscrossed across your chest--this spells amateur!
• Never carry your girlfriend's (or boyfriend's) skis for them. Experienced skiers only carry their own equipment.