Expert Tips for First Time Skiers

Jump confidently into the fun world of skiing with this crash course from someone who's been teaching people how to ski for 50 years.

Featuring Kent Bry , Ski and Snowboard Instructor

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Format
Every lesson contains a few short instructional videos, a summary of key tips and takeaways, and a quick, practical challenge to help you apply what you learned. Completely mobile-friendly.
Duration
This course lasts 4 days, with one lesson per day delivered to your inbox.
Time
Each lesson takes 5 minutes to read and watch.

What you will learn

  • Tips and tricks to quickly become confident on the slopes
  • The best skiing equipment for your needs, and how to care for it
  • Fundamental skiing techniques that any beginner should know
  • How to approach tougher terrain and snow
  • The type of lesson plan to seek out from ski instructors
  • Essential tips for anyone who is feeling nervous about starting skiing

Why should you take this course?

  1. You want to get into skiing, but also want to be informed before you start. A lot goes into skiing: time, money, equipment, physical ability, and more. With an involved hobby like skiing, getting the lay of the land beforehand is essential.
  2. To get insider knowledge from a professional without breaking the bank. Kent's expert takes on skiing will have you feeling sure of yourself before you even arrive at the mountain, all without leaving the comfort of your own home.
  3. To ramp your beginner skills up to the next level. With advice on advanced techniques, discussions around what to do in tougher skiing terrain, and more, you'll feel inspired to jumpstart your skiing career and find fresh challenges.


Course Overview

4 Lessons

Meeting Your Instructor & Learning the Ropes
Choosing Your Equipment Like a Pro
Refining Your Technique
Preparing for the Slopes, Off the Slopes


Meet the Expert

Kent Bry
Certified Ski & Snowboarding Instructor
Kent Bry is a certified ski and snowboarding instructor and the director of Adventure Ski & Snowboard, a school based in the San Diego, California metro area. With over 50 years of skiing and snowboarding performance and instruction experience, Kent is certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Adventure Ski & Snowboard is a member of the PSIA and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Kent holds a BS in Recreational Therapy from San Diego State University and is also a California-registered recreational therapist.
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What are others saying?

Jackson

This course does a great job explaining really important ski basics. I felt like I had a much better handle on what I was getting into while planning my first ski trip!

Sarina

It's making me really happy that I invested time in researching skiing online before actually getting to my first ski lessons with a professional. I feel better prepared and more confident than I would have felt otherwise.

Angy

I learned way more about skiing than I expected to. The expert tips were super helpful and I knew what questions to ask when I got to my ski lessons!

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