Learning to ski ahead of an expensive holiday

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Lorey · 06/10/2024 16:02

I’ve always avoided ski trips as I don’t like to make a fool of myself. But having turned 30, I’m adopting a more just go for it mentality. I did have lessons at a dry slope as a kid but was totally useless.

Dh often goes skiing. I like the vibes and would like to do more than shop and eat.

My plan is to book lesson at an indoor snow ski centre. With current availability I will be able to have 4 x 7.5 hour day sessions before a planned trip next year.

My only question is will this be enough to not have a shit time? The place our friends want to rent is bloody expensive in one of the more posh resorts. If I won’t be able to even stand I would rather not go due to the cost.

I would definitely book lessons if I were to go on the trip.

thanks for any responses.

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Sunraysunday · 06/10/2024 16:11

I think 7.5 hours lessons would be too long… maybe have more, shorter lessons? TBH you prob won’t ski more than 30h in your weeks holiday, unless you are a bit hardcore! Enjoy ⛷️

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Lorey · 06/10/2024 16:09

Sorry yes, when I say ‘I will definitely book lessons were into go on the trip’ I mean lessons at the centre here and at the resort also

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ArghhWhatNext · 06/10/2024 16:07

You will very much be able to stand. You might want to make sure someone else in the group is happy to stick to blues with you at the start of the trip. I would do a lot of leg exercises and general fitness training before you go as when you’re on a teal
mountain the pistes are an awful lot longer and that can hurt your thighs if you haven’t built them up. (Squats and lunges)

eurochick · 06/10/2024 16:06

7.5hr sessions will be a lot for a beginner. I'd suggest shorter sessions.

TikehauLilly · 06/10/2024 16:06

We both (dh and i) snowboard and the kids ski. My DH decided he wanted to try and did the intensive ski in a day sessional a snowdome. And then another half day.

Was definitely worth it for him.

If i were you I'd take classes when on the slopes too when there. Even a couple of private ones the first 2 days will set you up well on top of the dome

Best of luck!

TickingAlongNicely · 06/10/2024 16:04

You will likely still need ski lessons there, but you won't be an absolute beginner.

Tbh... if you are with very experienced skiers, you will unlikely be able to ski together unless they stick to the easiest slopes.

Kierparma · 06/10/2024 16:04

I did this. It helped.but I also booked lessons in the mornings at the resort as everyone i travelled with were better skiiers so they could go off in the morning without me holding them up (I also broke my ribs on day 3 😁 )

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