If grunting isn't your thing, try counting, "1-2-1-2-1-2...", or, "left, right...", etc.

For many, the hardest thing is to start a rhythm. Try as follows:

Point your skis down the flow line in a shallow wedge position. If the skis are too far apart it will be difficult to move. You will be better off finding a steeper hill to do this on.

Start skiing down the hill doing shallow wedge turns with a definite pedaling action.

Make sure that you are transferring your weight to the outside ski and steering it slightly out of the flow line. Also check that your inside leg is held strong and you are swinging your pole down the flow line. Your pole swing should be timed with the desired rhythm cue.

Gradually increase the guiding of the inside leg to match the skis, while continuing the pedaling rhythm. The more you incorporate the inside leg steering the more parallel the your turns will become.

If you lose your balance or your rhythm, go straight for a bit and restart. Or, stop and begin with wedge turning, gradually increasing the steering of the inside leg.

It's important that your inside leg remains active in these turns. If it lags, you may have trouble with "snow snakes".

Print this out for future reference and remember to have fun!