Skiing Beginner Course - Walking with Skis

As they always say, every journey starts with the first step. If you are a beginner, getting comfortable with moving on the slope with your Skis on is very important. In this section, learn how to make the first steps on snow with Skis attached.

Walking

Try this on a flat snow surface. Once you are comfortable standing on your Skis, you can try walking. This is pretty similar to how we normally walk, except that you do not need to lift your feet. You just have to alternately slide your Skis forward. You can use your Ski Poles to help you in maintaining balance as you move. Make sure to move the opposite arm and leg forward in walking (just like in regular walking). As you walk, you can push forward very gently. If you already know how to move your arms comfortably, you can use your poles to push forward.

Developing the Feeling

While still on the flat surface, you will now want to work on your general feeling of moving with your Skis attached. For you to get used with having a pair of skis on your feet, try this simple exercise before you go down the hill: Stoop down slightly, then raise your Skis one after the other. Also try lifting your Ski tail and tip alternately, and then the whole Ski. These movements can help you in getting used to your Skis and in maintaining balance while on the slope.


Everyone goes through the baby steps before tackling the rigorous ones. In Skiing, every beginner should learn the first and basic steps before trying other exercises. Start with learning how to walk with your Skis on.

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