How To Ski For Beginners
If you’re new to skiing and feel a little intimidated by the idea of starting, don’t fret. Everybody has to start somewhere! Here at Chill Factore, we have plenty of skiing tips for beginners to get you started and ease you into it. If you’re helping your little ones learn how to ski with some kid’s skiing lessons, we have plenty of top tips for skiing with young children to help them take to the snow.
When you start skiing, there are some unspoken rules that you need to follow that beginners may not be aware of. Our guide to skiing etiquette is a great way to learn and ensure you keep your manners out on the slope. In this blog, learn how to ski for beginners and how to ski on snow to ensure you’re prepared to get stuck in and hit the slopes!
Skiing tips for beginners
When starting out with ski lessons for beginners, all the new information you need to take onboard can seem overwhelming, and you may end up forgetting the odd thing or two. Our skiing tips for beginners are here to help you learn handy skills to improve your time out on the slopes.
Learn to walk before you run
Learning to ski is incredibly exciting. Whether you are learning to get ready for a skiing holiday or just want to pick up a new skill, it’s important to understand why you want to ski and how much time you are going to dedicate to it.
With a clear mind about what kind of skier you want to be, it’s crucial that you take each lesson at your own pace and not rush to get to the Main Slope. Our first tip is handy for your safety and that of others while skiing. When you first learn to ski, it’s important to learn to walk before you run. This means being able to control your speed and not going faster than you can handle.
Keep your eyes up, not down
This second tip is sometimes easy to forget, but it is very important. When skiing, it can be tempting to look at your feet and check your formation. But while your eyes are on your skis, they can’t see what’s ahead of you.
Furthermore, you’ll likely lose your balance and collide with something. Keeping your eyes up not only improves your technique but also keeps you safe from danger. It may take some getting used to but once you have mastered looking up, you will find that you have much more control over the skis.
Stick at it!
Our third and final tip is the most important of all. It can be demotivating if you become tired and feel like you aren’t doing as well as you were earlier in the day. But it’s important to keep trying, as that’s the only way to improve!
Everybody has fallen over, felt like they’ve hit their limit, and gotten snow on their clothes. However, there are still plenty of new techniques and tricks to take on, no matter how good you become at skiing. This is what makes it exciting to keep returning and trying again.
If you feel you are struggling to grasp certain aspects of skiing, our private ski lessons are a great way to hone particular techniques in a one-on-one environment tailored completely to your skill level and pace.
Going from beginner to expert
Everybody learns at a different rate. For some, skiing is hard, and for others, they can naturally pick up skills at a faster pace. Some people progress faster than others, so there is no ‘one size fits all’ amount of lessons it will take to learn; all that matters is that no matter how challenging it gets, everyone can ski to a high level with practice and perseverance.
If you are wondering how long it takes to learn to ski, generally, it takes a beginner around three to five lessons to become comfortable on their own. However, with regards to becoming an expert skier, it can take several years before someone becomes proficient at it.
At the Chill Factore, our ski lesson levels 1-4 cover the skills needed to ski independently on our main slope. Still, everyone develops their skills at a different rate, so more lessons may be necessary before you feel comfortable on your own.
How to snow ski for beginners
Chill Factore is home to the Manchester ski slope, the UK’s longest indoor natural snow slope. Learning on real snow gives you an authentic learning experience and will help you develop the skills you need to take on the real thing on your next skiing holiday.
The ski slope generates fresh snow each day and night. This is then raked over to ensure the snow is ideal for optimum skiing conditions. This is a massive benefit to your learning, as you won’t find many other places in the country like ours that provide such a great environment to learn in.
The bumps formed by other skiers also add to the realism of Chill Factore’s skiing environment, giving you a thrill while practising and developing your skills to make you feel confident enough to try your techniques on natural ski slopes.
Book your ski lessons at Chill Factore
If reading this guide has inspired you to try out the real thing, take a look at our adult ski lessons. If your children have shown an interest, then find a place in our kid’s ski school and book your session today. You can learn the basics of skiing in one day, two days, or even three weeks—whatever works best for you! Choose your session package today, and we’ll see you out on the slope and using our lift pass!
If you have any questions about our ski lessons or anything else, don’t hesitate to contact us.
