Skiing Skills – Beginners & Beyond Extra Bits

If you’ve assimilated the main programme and you are good to go, then The Extra Bits will help you make the most of your mountain experiences.There’s a section on getting around the mountains – your essential guide to lifts and maps that will ensure trouble free navigation of the terrain.Sports psychologist Dierdre Angella explains why so much of skiing is ‘in the head’. If you can overcome the natural fear of heights, speed and unknown territory then your progress to skiing perfection will be that much quicker and less painful.Sean Langmuir shares the insights of a former Olympian and National Coach into what it takes to be the best and there’s a section from Salomon expert Pete Waghorn on selecting your equipment.And where to go? The Ski Club of Great Britain’s Alyn Morgan, who, after all, has skied almost every resort the planet has to offer, shares his insights.Finally, skiing is a sport best enjoyed if you are fit and we show you a selection of pre-ski exercises designed to help. This programme contains around an hour of priceless material which, if taken on board, will enhance your enjoyment and accelerate your progress as a skier.