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<\/p>\nLet\u2019s face it, when you\u2019re spending half the time on your bum and being overtaken by someone half your height every two seconds, you\u2019re not going to look that slick as a beginner.<\/b><\/p>\n
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But while your skiing skills might be letting you down, there are some things you can do to preserve a bit of dignity, no matter how bad you are on skis.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve created this guide for any beginner rider who wants to look as good as possible on the slopes. Because believe it or not, it\u2019s not all about skill \u2013 it\u2019s also style that gives you your rider rep.<\/p>\n
So listen carefully, make some notes, and, whatever you do, do not wear a onesie.<\/p>\n
Confidence is key<\/b><\/p>\n
You hear it off the slopes and guess what \u2013 you hear it on the slopes too. Be confident and your abilities will follow. Looking timid and nervous only gives it away that you are a beginner. At least if you act confident people will have to actually watch you to realise you haven\u2019t got a clue. But if in that split second where they come bombing down the slopes you look like you know what you\u2019re doing, likelihood is they\u2019ll believe it in that quick moment of looking at you.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also a more practical benefit to being confident, because half the battle when learning to ski is building confidence. Once you\u2019re able to ignore your natural instincts and look past the fact that you\u2019re literally standing on two pieces of wood about to slide down a super slippery slope with trees and cliffs on either side,\u00a0you\u2019ll become a better skier much quicker!<\/p>\n
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But of course don\u2019t take confidence to the extreme. If you head straight to the snow park and boldly throw yourself over a jump only to land flat on your face, you\u2019re not only going to look stupid but you will also likely end up hurting yourself. Steady confidence wins the race, not being plain idiotic.<\/p>\n
Also don\u2019t be ashamed to get ski lessons \u2013 these can be hugely beneficial and will get you looking good on the slopes much quicker than if you self-teach.<\/p>\n
Wear the right clothes<\/b><\/p>\n
When you\u2019re a beginner you have to find the right balance when it comes to what you wear. You want to be wearing nice garms but without being too individual or alternative as you\u2019ll just stick out like a sore thumb and right now it\u2019s best just to blend in.<\/p>\n
Make sure you have the right gear \u2013 skiing in jeans is not cool. Safety, warmth, and practicality is respected on the slopes.<\/p>\n
If in doubt, wear black, with maybe a bit of added colour if you like. This makes you look more slick and streamlined on the slopes, and also helps you blend in. There\u2019s no problem with wanting to be a bit more colourful or showing a bit of personality, but anything overly bold needs some good riding abilities to back it up.<\/p>\n
Always wear a helmet. Everyone who is smart wears a helmet so don\u2019t ever believe you are more powerful than the dangers of the mountain.<\/p>\n
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But when wearing a helmet, beware of the gorby-gap. This is a common crime many unknowing soles commit every year. This is when your goggles and helmet don\u2019t touch, leaving a gap on your forehead which inevitably ends up getting tanned or burnt, leaving the dreaded mark of disgrace on your head. Everyone will see it and therefore everyone will know that you\u2019re a gorpy gap guy or gal.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t wear Red Bull stickers unless you\u2019re sponsored by Red Bull. Considering the fact that your riding skills are far from anything that any company would actually want to sponsor, we know you\u2019re not sponsored by them so don\u2019t wear the stickers as if you are. This applies to other merchandise too, and any company (apart from Chardons \u2013 we support all forms of Chardons merch or stickers ?).<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t wear an all-in-one, or a \u2018onesie\u2019, unless you have the skills to defend it. Ski gear onesies can look cool when done right, but when done wrong by a beginner who is skiing at 2 miles per hour, it does not. And what never looks good is fancy dress onesies \u2013 these are super impractical and just a bit overdone so please avoid at all costs.<\/p>\n
Apres like an A-pro<\/b><\/p>\n
Everyone has come to ski, and many have also come to party. And while you may be off the slopes so no longer revealing your questionable ski skills, the regular apres-skier will still be able to tell which of the revellers in the crowd are new to the scene.<\/p>\n
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Being new is not a bad thing \u2013 everyone is very<\/p>\n
welcoming. But just make sure you\u2019re not one of the annoying newbies or holidaymakers who ruin the vibe for the rest of us.<\/p>\n
There are some tell-tale signs of an annoying newby which you\u2019ll want to avoid in order to look cool in the apres-ski scene. First, getting stupidly drunk is a clear sign that you are new here and a little over-excited. While having a few drinks is encouraged, just don\u2019t end up being annoyingly drunk and doing stupid things. Also don\u2019t keep your skis on \u2013 you do see this sometimes, for god-knows what reason.<\/p>\n
To blend in with the apres-ski crowd, be nice to all your fellow partiers, don\u2019t get aggressive if drunk, and don\u2019t dance on the tables if you\u2019re so drunk that you\u2019ll only end up falling off. Apres-skiers are not a tough crowd and are super lovely and inclusive as long as you are respectful and come with a good attitude.<\/p>\n
And finally, skiing home drunk is highly dangerous, so get a taxi home if you have had one too many.<\/p>\n
Listen to the rules of the mountain<\/b><\/p>\n
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There are certain unwritten rules of the mountain. Some more official, but some which are more like social standards accepted by the in-the-know riding community. So read the following and act accordingly, and you\u2019ll be respected by your fellow riders.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Don\u2019t stop in the middle of the slope
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t litter
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t gather in a big group at a thin point on a slope
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t play blaring music out of speakers while on the slopes
\n\u2022 Be nice to your fellow skiers
\n\u2022 Respect the locals and at least try to speak a bit of French out of respect
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t ski when drunk
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t ski over someone\u2019s skis\/board \u2013 not everyone has cheap hire skis which they don\u2019t care about; some have actually spent good money on their skis and don\u2019t want them scratched or broken
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t wait in the ski lift gate for your friends, wait on the side \u2013 others are needing to get past
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t take drones on the mountain because you\u2019ll just end up crashing it or annoying other riders
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t use a go-pro on every single ride because it\u2019s boring and no one wants to watch it
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t be grumpy, it just brings the mood down<\/p>\n
As a new skier, the above lessons should become your new bible. Take this advice and you\u2019ll rock the slopes and be respected as a fellow rider. <\/b><\/p>\n
Now get practising and sooner or later you won\u2019t even have to fake it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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