5 tips to help you become a better skier

Skiing is a great sport for people of all ages. Getting the chance to be outside in the fresh air, gliding down a mountain at top speed in beautiful surroundings is one of the best feelings you can get! If you have the basic skiing skills down but are looking to improve your skills to get to the next level, here are some tips to help you.

• Wearing the right ski gear is important.
• You need to make sure that your body is warm and protected. That way you will have less of a chance of sustaining an injury, and you will also stay warmer, which will allow you to practice for longer periods of time.
• Have a thermal layer next to your skin and wear layers on top of that.
• Wear only one pair of socks so they don't bunch up in your boots.
• And make sure your outer layer is waterproof so that wetness doesn't seep through to your skin.

• Skiing requires physical dexterity and strength.
• In order to get better, it helps to take up other cardio and body-strengthening activities in the off-season.
• Running, cycling, swimming and weight lifting will all help you build up your body's strength to become a better skier.

• If you own your own ski boots, have them checked by a professional ski shop to ensure that you have the right fit.
• Many beginner skiers don't notice that their boots are too big. It's easy to get away with if you're a beginner, but as you start to improve and go faster, you need your boots to be super snug around your feet in order to help you with balance when you're bending lower and turning more quickly.

• Challenging yourself on many runs is a great way to get better.
• If you are practising on the same mountain, you get used to the turns and don't have to face any unexpected challenges, which will ultimately make you a better skier.
• You become a more well-rounded skier when you have to think on your feet about how to handle different situations.
• It's also a good excuse to take a winter ski vacation to a place you haven't been before.

• Many people think that lessons are only for beginners, but every skier can benefit from having a professional watch them and give them technique pointers.
• If you haven't had a lesson in a while, sign up for one.
• You'll be on your way to becoming a better skier in no time.