1. Choose the ski resort you want to visit
Once you've decided, you'll just need to figure out how to get there and where to stay. It'll be the start of a unique experience.
2. Wear warm clothing
To ensure your days on the snow are 100% enjoyable, don’t overlook the most important part of your trip. Temperatures and visibility can change drastically, so you’ll need to be prepared for everything. Wear synthetic base layers to retain heat, and don’t forget gloves, a scarf, sunglasses, a helmet, and sunscreen.
3. Equipment rental
If you don’t have your own gear, you can rent it at the ski resort. And if you’ve never skied before, it’s advisable to take a short beginner’s course at a ski school, where instructors will explain how the equipment works, the necessary techniques, and how to handle certain situations.
4. Pack a rucksack
It’s highly recommended to carry a rucksack with everything you’ll need for the day: food, drink (water is essential—even in cold temperatures, dehydration can occur if you don’t drink enough), and a fully charged mobile phone.
5. Choose the right slope
Even if you’ve skied before or taken the beginner’s course we mentioned earlier and feel confident in your skills, be realistic. It’s crucial to know your limits and stick to slopes that match your ability—you’ll avoid accidents and won’t inconvenience more experienced skiers.
6. Skiing
Start with gentle slopes to warm up or practise before tackling steeper ones. How to glide? Shift your body weight in the direction you’re heading, keep relaxed with slightly bent knees, and brake by forming a wedge with your skis.
7. Take a break
We recommend taking regular breaks, but avoid stopping in the middle of the slope—move to the side and rest there as long as needed, so you don’t obstruct other skiers.
8. Go with others
Even though you’ll meet other winter sports enthusiasts on the slopes, it’s best to go with at least one companion. It’s more fun, and it reduces risks. And never venture off marked trails.
9. In case of an accident
If you see an injured skier, mark the area by crossing your skis in an "X" and alert other skiers as well as emergency services. Never move the injured person.
10. Lift pass
Buy one that covers the number of days you’ll be skiing—you’ll enjoy all the benefits and, most importantly, save money. Note that this doesn’t include accident insurance, so it’s worth arranging separately (it covers medical expenses and losses related to services like lift passes, facilities, ski lessons, etc.).
Ready to have fun? Don’t wait any longer—start enjoying the winter season today.
