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I've agreed to go but I'm terrified

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nameuseroriginal · 20/01/2019 21:47

I've agreed to a last minute ski holiday with my DH.

He can ski.

I've been to an artificial slope for a lesson once about 3 years ago....and hated it. I was frightened of going too fast or getting hurt. The boots hurt and I just looked an idiot.

I can't back out now, he would be so disappointed.

I've booked a 2 hour lesson every day while we are there but I'm still anxious.

Can anyone please give me some tips to make my first holiday more enjoyable?

Thanks

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Polestar50 · 15/02/2019 22:25

Woo Hoo!!! Great update!
I'm so glad you loved it nameuser.
I was really crossing my fingers that you would and that you'd let us know. It is addictive isn't it?!
Hope you go back and enjoy many more mountain adventures in years to come.

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WyclefJohn · 16/02/2019 11:37

Sorry, but it is terrifying, and quite frankly doesn’t get easier

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PestoSnowissimos · 16/02/2019 12:34

Yay!!!! Well done, it’ll be the start of your new obsession now!

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WyclefJohn · 17/02/2019 13:51

I posted too soon yesterday when I had just fully body crashed into someone on the slopes and then lost all confidence and almost had to be brought down the mountain on a rescue thing. Back on blue slopes and building up to reds and it’s not too bad

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MiniCooperLover · 17/02/2019 20:40

Well doneOP, fab update. I'm going soon with a bunch of friends who are all very good skiers. I'm doing a 6 hour 'learn to ski in a day' on the dry slopes before we go and then lessons every morning we are there for 3 mornings. Hoping it'll give me some competency 😊👍

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eponine8 · 18/02/2019 15:44

Sorry to hear that Wyclef. Hope all were unscathed (if shaken).

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