If you’re thinking of taking up skiing or snowboarding you’re making a great decision, the mountains offer a fresh and exciting experience for people of all ages and abilities. This is your opportunity to ditch your daily routine and learn something new, in the beautiful ski region of Portes du Soleil. To make sure your first experience isn’t filled with frustration and uncertainty we’ve put together some essential tips to help get you started.
Ski lessons
We are an experienced ski school, so taking lessons from a professional instructor is obviously going to be top of our list, for so many reasons. They will take you to the most appropriate slops for your level, teach you the basic skills you need to get started, help you avoid bad habits and make sure you are fully trained in basic ski safety. All this will ensure that you can take to the slopes with confidence and enjoy skiing safely for years to come.
Equipment rental
When your starting out it can be tempting to buy new gear. Instead of spending your hard earned cash on equipment that might not be appropriate for your needs, you can hire skis, boots, poles and anything else you might need to get you started. This gives you the opportunity to try various sizes and styles before you make any purchases. It also gives you a chance to decide what you do and don’t like about certain equipment.
Lift pass
A lift pass gives you access to the lifts which take you up the mountain to the top of the slopes. In Portes du Soleil you can buy a local lift pass which gives you access to the lifts around your resort, this is great if you’re a beginner because you can practice in and explore a familiar area. Or, if you are feeling a little more adventurous, you can buy the regional lift pass which will give you access to the entire Portes du Soleil area. Either way, it’s an essential and you won’t get much skiing in without it.
Fun and rewarding
Learning to ski is a fun and rewarding challenge. It will give you a new set of skills, help improve your balance and coordination as well as improve your fitness. It’s great to learn with friends and family and as we’ve said many times before, it will provide great memories which will last a lifetime.