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Powder Skiing Basics

by Lillian Downey

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Whether you're an extreme sports enthusiast or just interested in a family vacation, make this the year that you take that ski trip you've been dreaming about. The eHow experts have created a guide to get you up to speed on all things powder skiing.

  • Types of Skiing

    Skiing is perhaps one of the most well-known snow sports in the world and attracts an array of people due to its many styles. Whether someone enjoys gliding along a gentle Read More

  • Powder Freestyle Skis

    Powder freestyle skis are made specifically for powder skiing. Learn how to pick freestyle skis for powder in this free winter sports video. Read More

  • How to Use Powder Cords in Deep Snow

    If you've ever lost a ski while plunging down a run in waist-deep snow, you know how hard it can be find it again. Skis lost in three feet of snow can submarine under the Read More

  • How to Find a Lost Ski in Deep Snow

    It happens to everyone. While cruising through waist-deep powder snow, something reaches up and pulls you down. Now you can't find your ski. But, instead of wasting half of Read More

  • How to Get Up After a Fall in Deep Powder Snow

    One of the joys of snow skiing is experiencing the thrill of skiing in deep powder--that is, until you fall. Returning to vertical in over 3 feet of light, fluffy snow can Read More

  • How to Ski

    Learn how to ski, from proper body position to how to turn, from an expert ski instructor in this free step-by-step skiing video. Read More

  • Ski & Snowboard Outer Clothing Layer

    Ski and snowboard outer clothing layers offer wind and moisture protection. Choose the right outer clothing layer with tips from a ski & snowboard enthusiast in this free Read More

  • How to Learn How to Ski

    Skiing is a great, fun winter activity for all ages. For those who have been skiing a long time, it’s one of the best ways to spend a vacation. For the rest of us, Read More

  • How to Ski Downhill

    Snow skiing successfully requires technique, practice and determination to have a swoosh-booming time. Skiing downhill is the only way to snow ski when you are on the 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 Alpine Ski

    If you are interested in learning to Alpine ski, or downhill ski, you should be in good health and physically in shape. Skiing is a sport that utilizes muscles in the Read More

  • Getting to Know Ski Terrain

    Before you begin advanced snow ski tricks, it's important to learn the terrain. Get tips on familiarizing yourself with a ski run in this free winter sports video. Read More

  • How to Wear Ski Poles

    Using ski poles while you ski can help you to turn, ski moguls, skate on skis and generally makes getting around much easier--but only if you wear them correctly. Here's Read More

  • How Does Ski Wax Affect the Speed of a Ski?

    Want to zip down ski slopes faster? Properly waxing your skis is one of the best ways to accomplish this. Glide wax is applied to skis to reduce friction by creating a Read More

  • How to Ride Powder on a Snowboard

    Learn how to ride the powder on a snowboard from a professional snowboarder in this free winter sports video about advanced snowboarding. Read More

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