Just like the feet, cold hands often plague skiers who haven’t yet figured out the best way of staying warm. I’ve battle-tested everything so you don’t…
Skiing is an outside winter sport and it’s usually pretty cold in the mountains at this time of year. Be prepared for the cold and…
You’ve only ever skied on green slopes and you want to know when it’s time and what its like to ski on a blue slope,…
For every new skier, falling on skis is an inevitable right of passage. While I can’t guarantee that every fall is going to be painless,…
With fresh powdery snow to ski in, skiing in snow can be a wonderful thing. Under the wrong conditions of a blizzard or wet heavy snow…
There is nothing like cold feet to make you feel miserable on the slopes – except perhaps falling flat on your face. It’s an all too…
You’ve only ever skied on green and blue slopes and you’re interested in moving up a gradient, but before you do, you want to know…
If you’ve always rented your skis or are new to skiing, you might not realize that all skis have a sharp edge that needs to…
Every new skier at one time or another will be faced with an icy patch of ski slope. It can be difficult, intimidating and scary,…
Whether you’re a new or experienced skier, you should know the dangers of tree wells and how to avoid them… What is a tree well?…
Learning to slow down and control your speed is the most important part of skiing, without these skills you can be a danger to yourself…
Many new skiers who have a history of ice skating or playing hockey might be wondering if this will give them an advantage. Will knowing…
Getting up after a fall is something that every new skier needs to learn. Most new skiers have difficulty getting up safely and there are…
This guide explains exactly what ski poles are for, how to use them effectively and what you should look out for when you buy your…
If you’re new to skiing you might be wondering what’s all this about skis wax, how does it work? and how do I know if…
While skiing you wear special ski boots that clip into your skis. These are very large rigid boots that lock your heel into place and…
While many skiers still believe that the only difference between unisex and women’s skis is cosmetic – there are in fact REAL differences in their…
Mastering the parallel turn is every new skier’s dream. From the humble snowplough the lofty parallel turn is a thing of wonder. “How do they…
New skiers often ask, can I use ski boots for snowboarding and or the other way round? It’s a great question and here’s your answer….
Every new skier has to understand the ski slope colors before they venture beyond the baby slopes. Not checking if you’re descending on a beginner,…
If you own a jacket and trousers already can you wear them to ski and snowboard? What’s the main difference and do I really need…
As a new skier, you might be wondering if it’s really necessary to buy a pair of goggles. Here’s why the answer to that is…
Ski helmets are an extra investment on top of all your gear so you want to keep it in good condition as long as possible,…
There comes a time in every skier’s life where they need help deciding whether they should hire or buy skis. Which is cheaper, what makes…
