101 Skip Tips
These are the most important tips on the mountain
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Tips Up
Your skis are like a race car—lean forward, but not too far. You’re not auditioning for an avalanche.
Your skis are like a race car—lean forward, but not too far. You’re not auditioning for an avalanche.
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If You’re Not Falling, You’re Not Trying:
But, please, try not to fall directly in front of a pro skier. It’s a pride thing.
But, please, try not to fall directly in front of a pro skier. It’s a pride thing.
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Widen Your Stance:
Imagine you’re in a snowplow stance, but a little less dramatic. The snow’s there to catch you, not judge you.
Imagine you’re in a snowplow stance, but a little less dramatic. The snow’s there to catch you, not judge you.
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If You’re Going to Wipe Out, Do It in Style:
Aim for a full 360 twirl before hitting the snow. Bonus points if you land it—minus the bruises.
Aim for a full 360 twirl before hitting the snow. Bonus points if you land it—minus the bruises.
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Master the Art of "Line Skip-ery"
Tired of waiting in those long lift lines while your legs freeze into ski popsicles? Here's a tip: wear a bright orange vest and carry a clipboard. Just mutter something about "line safety checks" and watch the crowd part like fresh powder before a double black diamond.
Tired of waiting in those long lift lines while your legs freeze into ski popsicles? Here's a tip: wear a bright orange vest and carry a clipboard. Just mutter something about "line safety checks" and watch the crowd part like fresh powder before a double black diamond.
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The Side Shuffle
When you’re about to miss your exit, do the most graceful side shuffle. You’ll look like you meant to do that.
When you’re about to miss your exit, do the most graceful side shuffle. You’ll look like you meant to do that.
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Don’t Drag Your Poles
It’s not a flagpole—keep them in your hands unless you want to be that person who sparks a pole-jam.
It’s not a flagpole—keep them in your hands unless you want to be that person who sparks a pole-jam.
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