10 Practical Tips to Become a Better Skier

Do you want to become a better skier? Enjoy the mountain to the fullest, you need good habits and some preparation. These 10 tips can help you make the snow days perfect.

1. Create a plan

Many people plan more where they will have dinner, which hotel they will go to. It is a big mistake. Plan your goals for the week, routes and techniques to debug every day to reach the end of the week with some improvement objectives met.

2. Renew your equipment:

Do not take your equipment 10 years ago and think it will work well. Bringing good material makes it easy for you and much more learning than you think, the ski will be more alive, more active... You don't need to buy it, you can always rent it.

Like the boots, they have to be comfortable and if they take more than 150 days you should change them.

3. Keep fit

If you are not fit, the performance will feel when skiing. When the snow season is over, replace skiing with cardiovascular activities such as running, cycling or swimming and, complementing it with weights.

4. Check your boots

To be a good skier, the boots must fit your foot perfectly. Ski boots are very important. They guarantee comfort, they must hold the feet and ankles during sliding. To ensure a good purchase and where they advise you correctly, do not hesitate, go to a specialized store.

As practical advice before you go shopping, you should know that the boots are intended to ensure the transmission of the supports to the skis, and that you must be comfortable, that they insulate the cold well and warm the feet. When you are trying them on, check that the foot is well-attached, especially in the area of??the metatarsal and heel, that the fingers move freely, that the toes lightly touch the inner tip of the boot when you stand up, and stop touching when squatting and in turn, the heel should not detach from the template.

5. Explore new environment

To become a better skier, there is nothing like trying all styles and tracks and thus developing new skills. This will improve technique and adapt quickly to unforeseen events both on and off-piste. All this always without taking unnecessary and reckless risks.

6. Do cross-training

Practice exercises that simulate skiing movements such as ice-skating and rolling, cycling downhill. These three sports strengthen the muscles of the legs and abs, so it would be very useful when you are on the track.

7. Do not Ski alone

Being able to go skiing with friends who are better than you will make you try harder to reach their level. This forces you to leave your comfort zone to learn new skills and to discover new tricks. Skiing holydays Val Thorens which is the highest ski town in Europe can be perfect place for skiing.

8. Update your knowledge

Occasionally refresh knowledge with an instructor. This will help polish certain and allow you to make some changes that will improve your style and could learn new skills.

9. Drink water.

It is very important to be well hydrated, so we will avoid fatigue and altitude sickness. Keep your body as hydrated as possible and always carry some water with you, chocolate and nuts are also important since, for any problem, they provide you with instant energy.

10. Enjoy to the fullest.

It is clear that you always want to return home with a good story to tell, face your fears and test yourself when the time comes

Finally continue practicing:

The practice leads to perfection. If you practice regularly, it will take you less to try new ground and overcome difficulties with more ease.

Imon is a freelance writer. He likes to write on health & food related topics.