Skiing Tips Archive

Visiting the slopes for the first time but not sure what to wear skiing? Look no further! Here we have put together a guide on what to wear skiing and for all-mountain occasions, whether at après ski, out in the evening or at home in your ski chalet. Contents The 3 Layer System – The […]

The Ultimate Guide to Off-Piste Skiing Beyond the Marked Trails Off-piste skiing offers a thrilling alternative to groomed pistes, allowing skiers to explore the mountain’s natural beauty and untouched terrain. However, venturing beyond the marked pistes comes with its own set of challenges and risks. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know […]

Ski Resort Etiquette: The Essential Rules for a Courteous Day on the Mountain You’re on your long awaited ski holiday, about to head off on your first run of the trip and somebody whizzes from behind and cuts you up. Annoying right?! We hear you! Nothing spoils an amazing day on the slopes like bad […]

Skiing with Kids – A Guide Ski holidays with children may feel like a lot of work from the outset. And, there’s no denying that there’s a few things to consider but it doesn’t have to be stressful. We can also almost say for certain that the memories made on family ski holidays with children […]

Many first-time skiers fear looking daft on the slopes, doing it all wrong and being mocked by their more-experienced friends. Fear not! Everyone who has skied has had to experience their first time on the slopes at one time or another, and everyone knows exactly what it feels like. The mountains are a magical and […]

Unsure if skiing is good for you? We understand that it may feel too be good to be true that your favourite winter holiday may also be good for your health. However, there is a large amount of research to validate that skiing is good for you and here we explore the reasons why. So, […]

Here at Ski Basics we believe that skiing doesn’t have to break the bank and pride ourselves on going above and beyond to ensure that our guests get the best value for money whilst experiencing the very best skiing in the Three Valleys. For that reason, we wanted to share some top tips on how […]

Becoming a confident, independent skier is not a journey which can be hurried. Unless you are a professional ski instructor, you can never know enough about skiing – there are always numerous of techniques to be improved upon and a multitude of new skills which can be learned. Enrolling in a good ski school is […]