Learn the Basic of Ski

Understanding the Fall Line
Understand what a Fall Line really is by reading this section. In general, a Fall Line is an imaginary line down a mountain or a hill wherein gravity makes an object to roll down.

Walking with Skis
Every beginner should learn the basic steps first to make him or her successfully perform the succeeding Skiing exercises. If you are still new to Skiing, this section will guide you in making the first steps.

Herringbone
This is another way of moving uphill with your Skis on. Notice the marks that your Skis leave on the snow and you'll understand where the Herringbone technique got its name.

Getting Up after a Fall
Falling is a staple in every winter sports activity. It is expected that you will fall a lot of times hence, minimize the risk of getting yourself injures by knowing the right way to get up and how to react during a fall.

Clock Turn
This Skiing Exercise enables you to change direction and turn in place using either the tips or tails of your Skis as pivots. Learn how a Clock Turn is done in this section.

Skating
This is one of the basic maneuvers that you should learn to help you get accustomed to your Skis and improve balance while shifting your weight from one Ski to the other.

Skiing Stance
Skiing beginners should learn first the standard skiing stance. This should be one of the first steps a beginner must know since this paves the way for easily learning the succeeding exercises.

Carrying your Skis
Ensure no harm to your fellow skiers by knowing how to carry your equipment properly. Moreover, by carrying your skis properly, you will be able to transport your Skiing equipment with ease.

Sideslipping
Sideslipping is a controlled slide along the Fall line of a slope. This exercise will teach you how to control your descent using your Skis' edges. Know more in this section.

Kick Turn
This maneuver allows you to rotate 180 degrees and change direction without losing altitude. In this section, learn how to execute a Kick Turn. Let our animation guide you as you go through the steps.

Side-stepping
In Side-stepping, you need to keep your Skis perpendicular to the Fall line so you will not slide backwards. Learn how to side-step up the hill in this section.

Traversing
In Skiing, you can move directly across the fall line through Traversing. This basic skill is not that difficult to learn. In fact, you only need a specific destination and a maintained speed!