by Fawnie » Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:01 am
Yay! As far as skiing goes, in my experience it has been like riding a bike! However, every time I go on a trip (which yes your assumption is correct! the slopes were pretty much empty because of COVID- I ski in New Mexico, but I imagine itβs the same everywhere) I end up spending my first day teaching my beginner friends :)
For working on skills at home, I suggest anything that betters your balance! With myself, and in my beginner friends, I see the most trouble in balance. It can be scary to trust your body when your shins are pressing hard into the boots and putting you in an awkward squat position. My ski rental go-to shop owner HARPS me about leaning forward in my ski boots and practicing squats at home. So that would be my two recommendations- which I think yoga is great for (plus you could always do yoga at the top of a climb/good clear hiking spot- neat right?)
I have rented ski equipment every time, but I will be buying my own next time. I usually have no problem, but this past trip everything was so uncomfortable it caused me to pull some muscles in my legs. So far, Iβm looking into Solomon and a few others I have written down at my desk at home. ^^β I also find that shorter skis are MUCH easier for beginners while also allowing you to go faster once you feel comfortable!
Feel free to ask any more questions and Iβd be happy to explain the best I can! Yes wedging is important, but it is also super important to learn how to βmake sβsβ - which is taking wide turns down the hill, kind of like a slithering snake! Youβll learn a lot just by watching how others ski.
Yes Iβd love any tips and advice! My hiking partner is a huge brand stickler and wants *the best of the best* meanwhile for me, if it works it works! I see a lot of horror stories about people being horribly unprepared for hikes. My mother road tripped to Colorado last year and couldnβt do hardly anything but enjoy the pretty views because things are a little different in those neck of the woods Lol!