First time skiing: The common pitfalls
They make it look easy on the television but unfortunately, when it comes to your first time, skiing is anything-but. For those have never been on such a break before, you're in for a treat. However, it can take some time to get used to and it's unsurprisingly, a world away from the traditional sun, sea and sand getaways that so many of us are used to.
Through today, we are now going to take a look at some of the common mistakes and pitfalls that first time skiers make. It's not all going to be about staying on your feet, but more around the entire holiday which happens to revolve around much, much more than the mountain itself.
Mistake #1 - Not booking your accommodation early enough
This is one of the most common mistakes that first time skiers make, particularly now as recent seasons have been so up in the air for obvious reasons. It's understandable, as you're excited about your trip and want to get the ball rolling, but you need to remember that the best places to stay are going to be booked up early.
If you wait until the last minute, you'll end up with a pretty shoddy place to stay, which is not what you want. It's also not just about having a nice place to stay, but also about being close to the mountain.
Mistake #2 - Not researching the mountain enough
No matter how much you want to enjoy your ski trip - if you don't know the mountain well enough, you'll spend most of your time struggling to get around.
If you want to have the best time, you need to get to know the mountain in advance. You should study the pistes available, see if there are any great events happening and get a full price list of what is available.
Don't just pick a place based on price alone. The more money you spend, the more you'll be able to do and the better experience you'll have. There are countless websites that can help you with this.
Mistake #3 - Not being prepared for the cost
Fancy a new ski jacket? That'll be $500 please. Fancy some new skis? That'll be $300 please. Fancy taking the family out for dinner? That'll be $500 please. OK, the last point may have been an exaggeration, but hopefully you get the drift.
Skiing, and especially staying in a resort, can come with a hefty price tag. It's something that you need to be prepared for before getting started.
You need to get the right ski gear, but not just that. You'll also need to get the right clothing and that can also add up. Don't forget about the food either, as it can also cost a fortune.
Mistake #4 - You don't think about the resort as a whole
Skiing is something that you do on the mountain, but it's not just about that. The mountain is part of a big resort and it's important to think about the other areas as well.
For example, you'll want to make sure that you're in a safe resort. You'll also want to think about how child friendly it is, how good the food is, what the nightlife is like and so on.
By just thinking about the mountain, you're missing out on a lot of other things.