Skiing
Independent leg movement and poles can feel intuitive for first-timers.
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Learn before you go
Skiing and Snowboarding
Learn the snow sport that suits your style
Both skiing and snowboarding begin with a lesson, rental equipment and gentle slopes. Try each before deciding which movement feels more natural.
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Ways to explore skiing and snowboarding
Snowboarding
A sideways stance that rewards balance and smooth edge control.
Resort riding
The appropriate starting point for either sport.
A realistic progression
How to get started
- 1
Today
Try a lesson
Rent gear and explore one sport with an instructor.
- 2
Days 1-3
Learn control
Prioritise stopping, turning and slope etiquette.
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Next
Take a winter trip
Choose an itinerary with appropriate terrain and instruction.
Keep it simple
Equipment, without the overwhelm
Start with or rent
- Rental equipment
- Helmet
- Warm waterproof layers
Add when committed
- Fitted boots
- Goggles
- Base layers
Your guide provides
- Terrain guidance
- Safety briefing
- Trip logistics
Practise in your city
- Use an indoor or dry slope
- Take a beginner lesson
- Train leg strength and mobility
Move safely
- Wear a helmet
- Stay on open terrain within your level
- Never enter avalanche terrain without training
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