One of the questions we get asked a lot before people visit us here at The Snow Centre is, ‘Can I go skiing without lessons?’. Skiing is not like a lot of other sports and activities. You can’t really just pick up a set of skis for the first time and cruise down the slopes. Although the answer to this question, when put simply, is actually yes, in this article, we look at why learning to ski before you go skiing for the first time is really important.
Why Learning to Ski Before Taking to the Slopes is So Important
We have all been there, potentially even more so during the lockdown period, where we watch a sport for the first time ever or maybe the first time in a while and decide that we want to have a go at it. Skiing is no different. In 2018, following the launch of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, according to Google Trends, searches for the phrase ‘learning to ski’ spiked in popularity over the launch weekend. The Snow Centre alone saw a 56% increase in new visitors to our website from the start of the opening weekend to the end of it.
Typically, in most other sports, the next step is to research your local club or facility to find out what dates and times you can try the activity. Of course, you can do the same with skiing, but our experts here at The Snow Centre recommend a different approach.
Rather than just booking a lift pass at The Snow Centre Manchester or Hemel Hempstead, we recommend that you at least book a beginner ski lesson at either Manchester or Hemel to pick up the basics. The reason we believe this to be so important is not least for your own safety, because, let’s face it, an injury that occurs through skiing can have a far more significant impact on a person than in most other sports, but also because you would actually be a potential danger to others on the slope.
How Easy is It to Learn to Ski?
There isn’t really a definitive answer to this question.
How quickly or easily you learn to ski depends on the individual. For beginners, however, the basics of skiing are relatively easy to pick up. In addition, there are many similarities between learning to ski at the beginner level with other sports such as running, rollerblading, and ice skating.
So the answer we give to our customers is that learning to ski for the first time can be a relatively simple experience, provided you are committed to what our instructors have to say.
Learn to Ski at The Snow Centre
At The Snow Centre, we offer a range of beginner ski lessons designed to help first-timers find their feet on the slopes in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re closer to Manchester or based nearer to Hemel Hempstead, both of our centres provide professional instruction, real snow conditions, and tailored lessons to make learning enjoyable and effective. Our dedicated instructors will guide you through everything from putting on your skis for the first time to building confidence on beginner slopes.
If you’re entirely new to skiing and want to prepare yourself even further, don’t miss our Complete Guide on How to Ski for Beginners, which will walk you through the essential techniques and tips before you hit the slopes.
If you have any questions about booking a lesson or the facilities available across our locations, be sure to contact us - a member of our friendly team will be more than happy to help.
