Skiing

by Bryan Rose

Rushing down the hill with the snow spray in your face can be an exhilarating adventure. Millions of people every year take to the slopes around the world in order to capture that feeling.

Equipment and Getting Started

On the Slopes

Tricks and Skills

  • How to Ski on One Ski

    Skiing on one ski teaches you two things - how to steer your ski while turning, and how to effectively use both edges of the ski. Read More

  • How to Practice with One Ski

    One of the skiing techniques that can help you improve your beginning skiing is practice with one ski. It gives you the feel of the ski without the fear of being out of Read More

  • How to Snow Ski Backwards

    Skiing backwards, or skiing switch as it's called, is a more advanced ski skill. Learn how to ski backwards in this free winter sports video. Read More

  • How to Ski a Chute

    The trick to skiing a chute or couloir successfully begins and ends with maintaining control of your skis and body within a tight space. Read More

  • Sliding a Snow Ski Box

    Sliding a ski box is a great snow ski trick for advanced skiers. Learn how to do a box slide skiing trick in this free winter sports video. Read More

  • 180 Snow Ski Trick

    A 180 on skis is a great snow ski trick for advanced skiers. Learn how to do a 180 skiing trick in this free winter sports video. Read More

  • 360 Snow Ski Trick

    A 360 on skis is a great snow ski trick for advanced skiers. Learn how to do a 360 skiing trick in this free winter sports video. Read More

  • 720 Snow Ski Trick

    A 720 on skis is a great snow ski trick for advanced skiers. Learn how to do a 720 skiing trick in this free winter sports video. Read More

  • How to Glade Ski

    Glade skiing is snow skiing through ungroomed terrain, usually covered with trees. Many ski areas provide marked off areas for glade skiing, and you can learn how to use Read More

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