30, 40, 50, 60, 70…..Learn how to ski at any age. Skiing is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed at any age and is a snow sport where all you have to do is have fun. It’s a pleasure to throw yourself down the slopes and feel the wind on your face.
When you slowly reach your goals (you have to go slowly when learning this sport), your self-esteem will skyrocket!
Can you learn to ski at any age?
Of course, you don’t have to go to extremes. Skiing is an international and simple sport, you can learn to ski at any age and there is no limiting age to learn to ski, as you don’t need any special physical condition.
Skiing is a sport that anyone can do. In other words, you can learn to ski at any age.
Skiing is a social sport, which is practised in contact with nature, you get adrenalin, you decide the speed as you can practise it at your own pace.
Beginners need the guidance of a teacher to progress little by little, whether they want to learn downhill skiing or snowboarding.
The guidance of the ski or snowboard instructor is very important
It is preferable to take lessons when you are rested. However, you won’t be spared the muscle aches and pains caused by the new activity, which is normal, but don’t be discouraged! They generally improve after the first 48 hours. You should take a proper break at midday, drink plenty of fluids, do not eat too much and do not drink alcohol. After a good rest, you can start skiing again, remembering that you should tackle easier slopes at the end of the day.
Be familiar with the slopes. They are classified by colour according to their difficulty. And pay close attention to where you are going and don’t slide down unknown and/or unmarked areas. If you are coming to Sierra Nevada, download the piste map here.
Be aware of what is going on around you, as you never ski alone. Make sure you follow the safety rules very carefully. The new ski equipment makes learning to ski faster. As in all sports, people with heart and/or respiratory diseases should consult their doctor before taking up skiing. Likewise, those who have leg injuries or are still recovering from them should consult a specialist to obtain authorisation and be aware of the precautions to take.
The patience that a ski instructor must have is fundamental and it cannot be another way, since progress – and that the student repeats – at any age, can only be achieved if one is patient, tolerant, understanding and all that goes like this. Also, an instructor has to be very professional with any type of student.
How many lessons does it take to learn to ski?
Everything will depend on the skills of each person, but we can say that normally, to learn to ski or snowboard, with 6 hours of private lessons you will reach a basic and an elementary level to get by everywhere, but not to go anywhere. Several variables delay learning.
Overcoming fear and not taking risks
Fear of getting hurt and looking clumsy. Fear of falling. Many people aim not to fall, but it doesn’t matter if you fall. Falling just means that you have to get up. Many people overestimate themselves and undertake learning on their own, watching how others do it. We insist on the importance of the guidance of a teacher as it is very difficult to get rid of those “defects” that come with learning to ski alone. You progress much faster with professional help, without taking risks. Fear and too much caution will keep you on your feet stagnated. To keep moving forward, you have to take the risk of falling. And then get up! Get in touch with the best ski and snowboard instructors in Sierra Nevada and learn with ease. We leave you our promotions and offers to encourage you without risk.
You can always contact us with any questions. See you on the slopes!