Skiing Beginner Course - Herringbone

Herringbone is named after the marks your Skis leave on the snow. This technique to move uphill is similar to walking on a flat surface while keeping your Skis in a V-shape. In this section, learn the Herringbone technique with the help of our easy-to-follow steps and animation.

	STEP 1: To start off, put the tails of your Skis close together and the tips wide apart, forming a V-shape. This position will keep you from sliding backwards. Lift one Ski and step forward.
	STEP 2: Lift the other Ski and step up, slightly ahead of the first one. Keep the V-shape so you can take small steps without sliding. Continue moving forward until you reach the area where you want to be.

Take note that you need to form a wide V-shape if you are on a steep slope, while a narrow V-shape will suffice on a moderate slope. With practice, you should be able to make your way up gentle and steep slopes comfortably and with confidence. You can use your Ski Poles for extra upward kicks and balance.

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