Beginner goal: Getting started
Number: 1 of 3 Beginner
goals
Level: Beginner 
Summary: Preparing for your first trip and what to expect when you
get to the ski resort.
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IMPORTANT!
Understanding our approach and philosophy is important if you'd like to
successfully use the drills in Ski Smarts
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Skiing should be fun--at every level of the sport. Starting out with some basic knowledge will make your journey considerably more enjoyable. This section contains a wealth of information for the new skier and you are well advised to work through it.
Our goal in this section is to learn about:
- Trips to resorts.
- How to select and handle equipment.
- Moving on snow with your equipment.
- Getting up after a fall.
- Climbing hills.
- Positioning yourself for that first "run."
Work sequentially through the topics and
exercises in this goal:
1. Review this goal
2. Trip preparations
3. Equipment-Boots
4. Equipment-Skis
5. Equipment-Bindings
6. Equipment-Poles
7. Equipment-Zee rest
8. Handling equipment
9. Getting a feel for it
10. Getting up
11. Climbing - sidestepping
12. Climbing - Herringbone
13. Bullfighter turns
Remember our overall goal--to have fun!
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