Cannonball Pools

Get off on the right foot

If you're just about to step out on the mountain for the first time, you need to know a few basics before you get started. Here are 5 tips for beginning skiers:

1. Avoid using borrowed skis and snowboards since they were designed for someone else's height and weight.
2. It's worth the money to buy goggles, a helmet, and water-proof ski pants, as well as a balaclava ski mask to keep your head warm.
3. Don't wear jeans or cotton. If you want to try out the sport before committing to buying specialty clothing, wear a nylon jacket and nylon pants over warmer, insulating layers.
4. Always ski with a buddy.
5. Master basic techniques, such as turning, wedging, and transitioning from flat to steep terrain before heading for the more difficult trails.

Go to Cannonball Pools, Ski & Snowboard for all your snowboarding needs.