No matter what kind of skiing you’re interested in learning – whether it’s alpine, freestyle, or nordic, as a beginner you want to start on a flat surface. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to tackle the slopes in no time! But first, you have to master the basics of movement, and get your body used to using skis.

Stabilize yourself with your ski poles. At first, you may feel a little unsteady, but don’t worry; you’ll be gliding like a natural in no time. Go slowly, and keep your skis parallel in front of you. This will help keep you going in a straight line.