Expert Tips for First Time Skiers
Jump confidently into the fun world of skiing with this crash course from someone who's been teaching people how to ski for 50 years.
Featuring Kent Bry, Ski and Snowboard Instructor
Format
Every lesson contains a few short instructional videos, a summary of key tips and takeaways, and a quick, practical challenge to help you apply what you learned. Completely mobile-friendly.
Duration
This course lasts 4 days, with one lesson per day delivered to your inbox.
Time
Each lesson takes 5 minutes to read and watch.
What you will learn
- Tips and tricks to quickly become confident on the slopes
- The best skiing equipment for your needs, and how to care for it
- Fundamental skiing techniques that any beginner should know
- How to approach tougher terrain and snow
- The type of lesson plan to seek out from ski instructors
- Essential tips for anyone who is feeling nervous about starting skiing
Why should you take this course?
- You want to get into skiing, but also want to be informed before you start. A lot goes into skiing: time, money, equipment, physical ability, and more. With an involved hobby like skiing, getting the lay of the land beforehand is essential.
- To get insider knowledge from a professional without breaking the bank. Kent's expert takes on skiing will have you feeling sure of yourself before you even arrive at the mountain, all without leaving the comfort of your own home.
- To ramp your beginner skills up to the next level. With advice on advanced techniques, discussions around what to do in tougher skiing terrain, and more, you'll feel inspired to jumpstart your skiing career and find fresh challenges.
Course Overview
4 Lessons
Meeting Your Instructor & Learning the Ropes
Get introduced to your instructor, Kent Bry, read advice on the best techniques to quickly learn to ski, and hear tips on how to find a great instructor.
Choosing Your Equipment Like a Pro
In skiing, equipment is everything. Learn how to choose your equipment and care for it as well. Kent's advice will set you up for sucess with the best gear out there!
Refining Your Technique
So you've made it to the mountain...what next? Get advice on beginner techniques that will make a big difference in your skiing skills.
Preparing for the Slopes, Off the Slopes
Kent gives you direction on how to get your body in great physical shape for the next time you're out on the snow.
Meet the Expert
Kent Bry
Certified Ski & Snowboarding Instructor
Kent Bry is a certified ski and snowboarding instructor and the director of Adventure Ski & Snowboard, a school based in the San Diego, California metro area. With over 50 years of skiing and snowboarding performance and instruction experience, Kent is certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Adventure Ski & Snowboard is a member of the PSIA and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Kent holds a BS in Recreational Therapy from San Diego State University and is also a California-registered recreational therapist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this course different than reading a lot of wikiHow articles about skiing?
While wikiHow's articles about skiing cover skills from beginner to advanced, this course is designed specifically for beginners so you don't get overwhelmed. The advice in this course is tailored from the perspective of one expert who has been teaching people how to ski for decades. The video format of this course makes it feel like you're getting amazing advice in a conversational way.
How will I receive this course?
Once you have completed the enrollment process, you will receive a confirmation email that your course path has begun. You will then receive a lesson to your inbox each day for the next 4 days. Make sure that the email address you provide during enrollment is the email you would like to have the course materials sent to! To make sure you don't miss them, add learn@courses.wikihow.com to your contact list.
How much experience should I have with skiing to find this course useful?
This course is best for someone who's going to a ski resort for the first time ever and doesn't really know what to expect. It'll also be immensely useful if you've gone skiing once or twice but still feels like you don't know what you're doing.
What is wikiHow's refund policy?
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What are others saying?
Jackson
This course does a great job explaining really important ski basics. I felt like I had a much better handle on what I was getting into while planning my first ski trip!
Sarina
It's making me really happy that I invested time in researching skiing online before actually getting to my first ski lessons with a professional. I feel better prepared and more confident than I would have felt otherwise.
Angy
I learned way more about skiing than I expected to. The expert tips were super helpful and I knew what questions to ask when I got to my ski lessons!
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