HELPFUL TIPS FOR FIRST TIME SKIERS
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Step 4: Have fun and be safe!
Your first day on the hill can be frustrating, but we all have to start somewhere. Don’t get discouraged! Keep your head up and remember to smile, even when you fall… and we all fall, even the best of skiers.
Take the lift down at the end of the day instead of skiing to the bottom! When the day is done, everyone is coming down the mountain at the same time. This is the most dangerous time of the day for new skiers.
If you get hurt on the mountain, you will want these phone numbers:
The staff at Mountain Ski and Bike is wholly committed to providing an easy, worry free rental process for all of your equipment rental needs. We know that your time is limited and never more valuable than when it is spent with family and friends. Let us alleviate the annual rental shop hassle by delivering skis to your door, at no additional cost! Our expert technicians will fit you for equipment in the comfort of your living room or condominium. No crowds, no lines, no waiting!
Contact Us Phone: (970) 306-9299 Email: [email protected] www.MountainSkiandBike.com
VAIL SKI PATROL:
HELPFUL TIPS FOR FIRST TIME SKIERS
(970) 754-4610 BEAVER CREEK SKI PATROL: (970) 754-6610
A quick guide to get you started, including information on all of the things you’ll need before you hit the hill. dds
Are you ready for an epic ski day? As a newcomer to snowsports, it is easy to be overwhelmed with information. This quick reference guide will help you get started with confidence.
Step 2: Let a professional make any necessary adjustments to your gear
When being fitted for your equipment, you will be asked about your age, height, weight, skier ability, etc. Answer these questions accurately! Your technician will use this information to adjust your ski bindings to the proper release point (this will save your knees!).
Never adjust your bindings on your own. This can cause your boot to improperly release from the binding, which may lead to serious injury.
Step 1: Make sure you have the right equipment
Your boots are the most important part of your setup. Your toes may touch the end of the boot while you are standing tall- that’s good! Make sure they pull away slightly when you get into your skiing stance. As a general rule, smaller boots are far better than boots that are too big. A “comfort fit” that is too big will cause your foot to move in the boot and will hurt your shins. Wear one layer of thin, wool or synthetic socks. Cotton socks will make your feet wet and cold. The only things in your ski boot should be your foot and your one layer of socks. Layering socks or tucking your base layer into your boots will create pressure points and will hurt your shin/feet.
Step 3: Make sure you have the right clothing
Wear a base layer that is form fitting, breathable, and moisture wicking.
Layer properly. Use this layering for a basic setup: A base layer top and bottom (e.g. long underwear), a mid-layer top (such as a fleece jacket), and an outer layer top and bottom (be sure that your outer layer is waterproof!).
Wear waterproof gloves, or mittens if your hands get cold easily.
Always wear a helmet and goggles. A helmet not only protects you from falls, but also from other people. A good pair of goggles will prevent fogging, enhance your vision in variable conditions, and protect your eyes from sun, glare, and impact in the event of a fall.
Strap your boots together for easy carrying.
Step 4: Carry your gear with style
When carrying boots, use the Velcro straps to create an easy shoulder carry strap (see the picture above).
When carrying skis, point the tips of the skis in front of you and place the toe piece of the binding just behind your shoulder (see the picture below). Be aware of your surroundings, as the skis will extend out about three to four feet above and behind you.
Be sure that your bindings brakes interlock to keep the top ski from sliding down.
Step 4: Have fun and be safe!
Your first day on the hill can be frustrating, but we all have to start somewhere. Don’t get discouraged! Keep your head up and remember to smile, even when you fall… and we all fall, even the best of skiers.
Take the lift down at the end of the day instead of skiing to the bottom! When the day is done, everyone is coming down the mountain at the same time. This is the most dangerous time of the day for new skiers.
If you get hurt on the mountain, you will want these phone numbers:
The staff at Mountain Ski and Bike is wholly committed to providing an easy, worry free rental process for all of your equipment rental needs. We know that your time is limited and never more valuable than when it is spent with family and friends. Let us alleviate the annual rental shop hassle by delivering skis to your door, at no additional cost! Our expert technicians will fit you for equipment in the comfort of your living room or condominium. No crowds, no lines, no waiting!
Contact Us Phone: (970) 306-9299 Email: [email protected] www.MountainSkiandBike.com
VAIL SKI PATROL:
HELPFUL TIPS FOR FIRST TIME SKIERS
(970) 754-4610 BEAVER CREEK SKI PATROL: (970) 754-6610
A quick guide to get you started, including information on all of the things you’ll need before you hit the hill. dds
Are you ready for an epic ski day? As a newcomer to snowsports, it is easy to be overwhelmed with information. This quick reference guide will help you get started with confidence.
Step 2: Let a professional make any necessary adjustments to your gear
When being fitted for your equipment, you will be asked about your age, height, weight, skier ability, etc. Answer these questions accurately! Your technician will use this information to adjust your ski bindings to the proper release point (this will save your knees!).
Never adjust your bindings on your own. This can cause your boot to improperly release from the binding, which may lead to serious injury.
Step 1: Make sure you have the right equipment
Your boots are the most important part of your setup. Your toes may touch the end of the boot while you are standing tall- that’s good! Make sure they pull away slightly when you get into your skiing stance. As a general rule, smaller boots are far better than boots that are too big. A “comfort fit” that is too big will cause your foot to move in the boot and will hurt your shins. Wear one layer of thin, wool or synthetic socks. Cotton socks will make your feet wet and cold. The only things in your ski boot should be your foot and your one layer of socks. Layering socks or tucking your base layer into your boots will create pressure points and will hurt your shin/feet.
Step 3: Make sure you have the right clothing
Wear a base layer that is form fitting, breathable, and moisture wicking.
Layer properly. Use this layering for a basic setup: A base layer top and bottom (e.g. long underwear), a mid-layer top (such as a fleece jacket), and an outer layer top and bottom (be sure that your outer layer is waterproof!).
Wear waterproof gloves, or mittens if your hands get cold easily.
Always wear a helmet and goggles. A helmet not only protects you from falls, but also from other people. A good pair of goggles will prevent fogging, enhance your vision in variable conditions, and protect your eyes from sun, glare, and impact in the event of a fall.
Strap your boots together for easy carrying.
Step 4: Carry your gear with style
When carrying boots, use the Velcro straps to create an easy shoulder carry strap (see the picture above).
When carrying skis, point the tips of the skis in front of you and place the toe piece of the binding just behind your shoulder (see the picture below). Be aware of your surroundings, as the skis will extend out about three to four feet above and behind you.
Be sure that your bindings brakes interlock to keep the top ski from sliding down.
