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Teaching beginner skiing is a fun activity whether it's a job or you're teaching a friend or relative!
Steps
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1Caution the beginner that no matter how fast others are going, it is their job to stay in control. Remind them that racing is for more experienced skiers. Also, remind them of all the rules of the ski area that you are in, including rules about "Right of Way."
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2Teach the beginner how to properly put on skis. Remind them to listen for the click and check to make sure the skis are on right by jumping up and down a few times.Advertisement
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3Teach them how to "waddle walk" with skis if they are not using poles. If they are, teach them how to use the poles properly, and how to put the pole straps on before you go on any run.
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4Tell them how to use a ski lift. There are many different types of ski lifts. For a chair lift, remind them to wait behind the line and then go as fast as they can before the next chair comes around.
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5Choose a "green circle" or beginner run. Different ski areas have different criteria for beginners, so make sure that the run doesn't have anything you might call steep or icy. You might want to check it out before you take the beginner up there.
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6At the top of the run, teach them how to stop. They can either "snowplow" by pointing their toes together, or simply turn uphill, which will always work.
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7At the top of the run, tell them to make one wide turn to go down to the next stopping point. Demonstrate, so they can follow your tracks in the snow. Have them turn, and stop, for the rest of the run, unless they feel that they can try to make 2 turns, then stop.
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8Slowly build up their confidence until you can go on some different runs! When they fall, tell them to get right back up again!
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhen do we use poles?
Norman PapermanCommunity AnswerPoles are usually added once the skier is capable of making basic parallel turns, and is able to make hockey stops.
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Warnings
- Make sure your boots and skis fit right, or else your shins and feet will be in a world of pain.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Make sure you and the beginner(s) are wearing helmets!⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Make sure you are wearing sunscreen, even if it's cold and cloudy.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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