🚀 go-pugleaf

I'm sure many others will respond to the request "How do I learn to ski?" but
here's my two cents anyway.


1) Start out renting, it's convenient and until you go skiing at least a couple
   of times it's a good hedge against the possibility you'll hate skiing.  This
   also allows you to use gear that is in known good condition.

2) If you haven't signed up for a season worth of lessons take advantage of the
   area's "First day skier" deal.  This will usually include rentals, lift
   ticket and lesson.  Financially thye are a steal.

3) Take lessons from professionals.  Unless you are lucky enough to have a
   friend who is an instructor you'll be happier.  It really is helpful to
   start out without a lot of "bad" habits.  To understand why I recomend
   professional instruction think about how you would teach someone to walk,
   how do you explain it?  This is the same problem your friend the expert
   skier may have.

4) Don't be goal oriented.  Have a good time, concentrate on what you're
   doing right.  As you progress in ability allow your body to perform the
   mechanics of a turn without interference from your mind.  Visualize that
   turn you made yesterday that felt great.

5) After the first couple of lessons (as in "First day skier") I'am not sure
   (you'll know) whether you'll want to continue regularly taking lessons or
   just takng one occasionally as you feel the need.  Most important is to 
   relax and ski.  I've been skiing for 15 years or so and I took a lesson last
   winter, for what that's worth.


Have fun!,
Peter B