{"id":2608,"date":"2018-03-08T14:39:58","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T14:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alps2alps.com\/blog\/?p=2608"},"modified":"2020-01-22T08:10:27","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T08:10:27","slug":"conquer-your-ski-nerves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/conquer-your-ski-nerves","title":{"rendered":"Alpine Anxiety: How to Conquer Your Ski Nerves"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Picture the scene. You\u2019re returning to the slopes for the first time in a long time. Ski boots feel alien, the slopes look daunting, and you can\u2019t remember the difference between pizza and French fries.<\/p>\n

How can you conquer both the mountain and your nerves?<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s your first ski holiday, or you\u2019re returning to the slopes after an injury, there are plenty of rational reasons to feel nervous about skiing. Hurtling down a mountain does carry its risks, unsurprisingly.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to help. Here\u2019s how to conquer your ski nerves.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get Used to Falling Over<\/h2>\n

First time on the slopes? Falling will be inevitable.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re returning for the first time in a long time, be prepared to spend a lot of the day on your backside.<\/p>\n

When you do fall \u2013 laugh it off!<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find the fear of falling is worse than the fall itself. There are harder landings than snow, after all.<\/p>\n

Move on From Mistakes<\/h2>\n

If you fall over, don\u2019t dwell on it.<\/p>\n

Focusing on wipe-outs will not help in your mission to get over your nerves.<\/p>\n

You fell over, so what? Put it out of your mind until later, when it becomes great story to tell at apr\u00e8s-ski.<\/p>\n

Take Your Time<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019ve lost your mountain mojo, or trying to discover it, take things at your own pace.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t feel pressured to take on the toughest runs until you\u2019re ready. Build your confidence up by sticking to the easier slopes. Once you\u2019ve mastered them, you\u2019ll feel ready to tackle the bigger challenges.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no shame in taking it slow, at least for one day. Showing off can wait for another time!<\/p>\n

You have the rest of the holiday to get competitive, after all.<\/p>\n

Watch Some Tutorials<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re feeling a bit rusty, refresh your memory by watching some YouTube tutorials.<\/p>\n

Ski School by Elate Media<\/a> has videos that cover everything you need to know to get your confidence back on the slopes.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a first-timer attempting to brave the pistes without lessons<\/a>, video tutorials are also a great way to get over your nerves. You\u2019ll be confidently pizza and French-frying in no time!<\/p>\n

Take Ski Lessons<\/h2>\n

Lessons are a guaranteed way to see you mastering the slopes. An instructor can patiently talk the technique through with you and show you all the safety tips you may not know.<\/p>\n

Your friends or family won\u2019t have as much patience!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been skiing before, you might be reluctant to pay for more lessons. But, a ski instructor will be able to tap into confidence you never knew you had.<\/p>\n

When it comes to getting over ski nerves, we recommend swallowing your pride. One lesson might be all you need to get your mountain mojo back!<\/p>\n

Think \u2018Blue Pistes\u2019<\/h2>\n

The resort can make or break your ski holiday!<\/p>\n

For those who have lost their bravado on the slopes, or are trying to discover it, choose a resort with plenty of blue pistes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Head to a resort with forgiving terrain to help you get to grips with the mountain again. You\u2019re much less likely to lose your bottle on a blue run!<\/p>\n

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You may also like: How to Become a Solo Skiing Expert<\/a><\/h3>\n

Fake It \u2018til You Make It<\/h2>\n

Lost your nerve? Just pretend you haven\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Getting yourself into the right headspace will help you get over your nerves. Replace any negative thoughts with positive ones.<\/p>\n

Confidence is mostly mental! Looking good while skiing<\/a> will help you act like you know what you\u2019re doing, even if you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Whatever you\u2019re feeling on the inside, the trick is not to show it.<\/p>\n

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