Blog First time in lessons? Gear Ask an Instructor Technique Do I need a lesson to go skiing? In this post Marcus explores taking ski lessons and how to make sure you have a great vacation! One of the most common questions is ‘do I need a lesson to go skiing?’. And it’s an important question to answer. If you’ve never visited a ski resort before, you’d correctly wonder if there are any expectations for you to have the required skills. To borrow from James Bond, you don’t need a license to ski. In the same way, you don’t need to prove your ability to swim to go out into the ocean; y ..read more

Join Now Sign In Blog First time in lessons? Gear Ask an Instructor Technique Thinking of taking a ski lesson? Here’s our guide to help you prepare for your ski or snowboard lesson. If you want to make the most of your ski vacation you should take a lesson on your first day. In your lesson you will learn how to use your equipment, how to control your speed but most importantly you’ll be given the skills to stay balanced on your skis.  Falling over sucks. You can get hurt, you can get cold and wet, and you will get tired. Think about doing squats at 12,000 ft. And doing them ..read more

Join Now Sign In Blog First time in lessons? Gear Ask an Instructor Technique What should your instructor tell you before your lesson When you find an instructor you think would be a good fit for you for your lesson what should happen then?  message your instructor Use the messaging system in skiinstructorfinder.com to reach out to your instructor. Find out their availability for the days you want to take lessons. They’ll guide you through how to book them for a private lesson at their resort. This is when you and your instructor will build a relationship that will g ..read more