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The How, When & Why of Ski Vacations
from: Barry Williams The How, When & Why of Ski Vacations
Information on Ski Vacations, like planning your ski vacation,
budget ski vacations, what to pack on your ski vacation, ski
vacations with ski clubs &, for the real beginner, learn how to
ski in readiness for your ski vacation
I am sure you will agree that, before departing on any vacation,
a little information on preparation & planning can only help.
Our purpose is to provide you with exactly that regarding your
ski vacations!
Ski Vacations - Learning How To Ski
If your family wants to go skiing on your next vacation, but you
don't know how to ski, go ahead and plan that ski vacation
anyway! You can learn how to ski, and you will have a great time
doing it. You don't even need to know the first thing about
skiing before you arrive at the resort - all of the knowledge
you will need is there waiting for you, and you can literally be
skiing down a mountain after an hour of instruction.
Learning to ski is really quite easy. Most resorts have a ski
school on the premises, and lessons are reasonably priced. Group
and private lessons are usually available. It is a good idea,
however, to schedule an appointment before you arrive at the
resort. This will ensure that you can start learning to ski the
very first hour of your vacation.
Most ski instructors start by showing you how to manoeuvre
around with your equipment. When you are wearing ski boots, you
will be inclined slightly forward - there is a reason for
this...when you are skiing down a mountain, you will be inclined
forward! Walking in ski boots the first time is a bit difficult
- but it works just fine if you learn to walk with your knees
slightly bent.
The first manoeuvre you will learn is called the plow, or snow
plow. This is a technique that is done by literally using your
skis as a snow plough. You make the back of the skis slowing
move outwards, away from your body by applying pressure - and
this stops you. You guide yourself on skies by bending your
knees and leaning in one direction or another, depending on
which way you want to go. All of these techniques can be learned
in one hour, even if you have never been on a pair of skis in
your life.
The beauty of skiing is that after you have learned how to snow
plough, and how to guide yourself on the skis, you are ready to
ski! Get on the lift, head up the mountain, and give it a try.
Control your speed by snow ploughing - go slow at first. When
you want to pick up some speed, draw your skis back in to pick
up a little speed, then push them back out into the plow
position to control that speed.
As a beginner, you should stick to the trails that are designed
for beginners. At most resorts, these trails are marked with a
green emblem. Blue trails are for intermediate skiers, and after
one day of skiing the beginner trails, you may be ready for
those trails. The black trails are for experts. These trails can
be dangerous for people who don't have the skill level to handle
them! Avoid black trails until you have had a great deal of ski
instruction and experience. You will know when you are ready!
Enjoy your ski vacation!
Ski Vacations on a BudgetWhen you start thinking about ski
vacations, you will find a lot of information about various
resorts and packages. Finding terrific vacation spots isn't
difficult, however, finding ski vacations that fit into your
budget can be a challenge.
To save money, look for lesser known resorts. This doesn't mean
that these resorts won't provide you with a fun vacation - it
simply means that they aren't quite as well known as other
resorts, and therefore, the prices may be a great cheaper. Also
look for ski vacation packages that will include your lodging,
lift tickets, lessons, rentals, and possibly even some meals.
Be willing to make some sacrifices if money is a real issue. For
instance, instead of eating in an expensive restaurant each
night, eat cheaper fast food, or make sandwiches in your room.
Borrow equipment from friends instead of renting it. Join a
group for lessons instead of taking private lessons. Don't stay
at a lodge, stay at a motel farther away from the slopes if
necessary. There are numerous ways that you can cut down on the
expense of your ski trip. It is all about the powder after all!
Have a great ski vacation at budget prices!
Ski Vacations with Ski Clubs
There are many different types of clubs throughout the world. In
fact, there is a club or organization for just about everything
that you can imagine! Skiing is no exception. Ski clubs are a
great way to learn new things, and to go on ski vacations with
other members. In fact, ski club members often get discounted
rates on ski vacation packages.
No matter where you live, there is a ski club near you. This is
true even if you live in a place that does not ever get
snowfall! These clubs regularly get together for trips to
various mountains, ski areas, and ski resorts. Some are local
clubs, meaning that the slopes that they ski on are within
driving distance, while others are more national or global,
which means that they not only ski locally, if possible, but
they also plan ski trips.
Again, members of ski clubs often receive deep discounts on ski
vacation packages. Arrangements are usually made through the
club, so that everyone is eligible for the discounts. The money
that is required from each member for the trip is usually paid
to the club, and the club passes the funds on to pay for
lodging, airfare, meals, lift tickets, and other perks that are
included in the trip. Because arrangements are being made for a
group of people - which is usually fairly large - discounts are
given. This benefits all members of the club.
The discounts aren't the only thing to be excited about. These
clubs get together regularly - even if they aren't getting
together to ski. They join together for other activities as
well, such as cookouts and fundraisers. Many ski clubs do annual
fundraisers to help less fortunate families and children at
Christmas time. Others do annual fundraisers to help preserve
the environment - which is usually a topic of great importance
to skiers who love being out in the wide open spaces and fresh
air.
While skiing is what brings these groups together in the first
place, it is not necessarily what keeps them together. Their
love of a common sport, and their common interests and feeling
of community is what keeps them together - and it keeps them
skiing together for years and years. If you are a skier, you
should definitely consider joining a club. It doesn't matter -
in most cases - what level you are at. Beginners are usually
welcomed, and this is a great way for beginners to quickly
improve their skills and techniques out on the slopes. Ski club
ski vacations can be a great experience.
Ski Vacations - What To PackIf you will be traveling for a ski
vacation, it is often difficult to know what to pack. You may
not even have a problem knowing what to pack, but instead have a
problem figuring how to get everything that you need from your
home to your destination. Skis do not easily fit into suitcases,
and if you are flying, this presents a huge problem.
Start by knowing what is available at your destination. Is there
a rental shop? How much are the rental fees for skis, boots, and
poles. If it is reasonable, and you don't mind skiing with
rented equipment, this is a viable option - and it makes packing
and travelling much easier.
If you don't care for rented equipment, there is another option.
Find out if there are any ski shops in the area. There usually
are. Get prices on skis, poles, and boots, and then ask if they
buy used equipment. If they don't, ask if there is anyone near
by that does purchase used equipment. Call that place to get an
estimate on how much you could get for barely used ski
equipment. Figure the difference in the money you will spend on
the ski equipment, and the money you will get for the used
equipment when you are finished with it. If it isn't much more
than what it would cost you to rent the equipment, go for it!
Ski suits, ski jackets, and sweaters can be very bulky, and hard
to pack. These items will take up a lot of room in your
suitcase, and leave less room for other clothing and essentials.
If you are trying to pack for a two week ski vacation, it will
be impossible to fit everything you need into one suitcase.
There is a way to solve this. Call the lodge or resort where you
will be staying. Tell them that you need to ship a package, for
yourself, to them, and that you need that package to be there
when you arrive. Ask them if they will hold it for you at the
desk. In most cases, they will. Next, get a box, put all of your
ski suits, your ski jacket, and any other bulky items in the
box, and ship it to yourself, in care of the lodge or resort.
Shipping can be overnight, two day, or three day depending on
how far it must travel. Depending on how much the box weighs,
you will usually pay less than fifty dollars to ship a package
in the continental United States....which is a lot less than you
would pay an airline for extra baggage! Enjoy your ski vacation
with the peace of mind that comes knowing you have everything
you need with you or at your destination.
We hope that you found this information of use &, should you
require further information on other ski vacation destinations,
you can find many articles on destinations from A - W in this
article series on ski vacations!
Barry Williams is the Managing Director of Sun Villas Direct
Ltd
com who offer all kinds of vacations & travel related
services worldwide, including ski vacations
About the author:
Barry Williams is the Managing Director of
a company offering 50,000+ Vacation Rental Holiday Homes
throughout Europe, Florida & the Caribbean. Many Global Travel
Resources are also available.
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