Two skiers standing on a snowy slope at sunrise, overlooking a winter mountain landscape; the man is wearing a red ski suit, the woman a blue one.
Two skiers standing on a snowy slope at sunrise, overlooking a winter mountain landscape; the man is wearing a red ski suit, the woman a blue one.
Carina Stelzer
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5 tips against anxiety when skiing

It's definitely not a nice feeling - you're at the start of a piste and you're just scared of going down. If you perhaps skied once as a child and then haven't skied for years and are back on skis as a beginner, this is often a challenge. This is because you are no longer as confident and it is easier to get into unsafe or even dangerous situations on the piste. With a few simple tips, you can boost your confidence and overcome your fear of skiing. So that you are well prepared for your next skiing days.

How to overcome your fear of skiing
 

1. Assess yourself correctly

Try to assess yourself and your skiing ability realistically. There is no point in starting again on a red piste as a beginner after many years. Start with a few turns on the practice slope and then slowly feel your way towards the blue slopes and so on. If you are not sure whether you are ready for the next level, ask someone who skis well and can perhaps judge this better.

2. Adjust your speed

You probably know the skiers who simply ski down the whole piste at full speed - anyone can do that. It's much smarter to ski down the piste slowly and with foresight. In such a way that you can still react well to other skiers or obstacles such as snow hills. Because if you have good control of your skis, the descent is safer and definitely more fun.

3. Say no to group pressure

Just because the group you're travelling with is on a black piste doesn't mean you have to do the same. It definitely takes more courage to say no and ski down an easier piste than to simply follow behind, be afraid and maybe even take a risk because you can no longer control your speed. Many black pistes have a blue or red bypass, which is much easier to master and at the end you will also come to a junction where you can easily find your group again. The Friend Tracker in the Ski amadé app can also help you here, as you can see exactly where your friends/family members are at the moment.

4. Get a ski instructor

When children start skiing, most of them attend a ski course - so why not re-starters or adult ski beginners too? Ski instructors can give you valuable tips to help you get down the piste more safely and have as much fun as possible at the same time. Ski amadé has two offers for this. Back2Ski is perfect for anyone getting back into skiing. The ski instructors are trained to take away your fear of skiing and improve your skills. Learn2Ski in 3 days promises all ski beginners to master skiing in just 3 days so that you can then spend the rest of your holiday exploring the slopes with your family or friends.

5. Plan enough breaks

Take the time you need to recover. There's no point in skiing all day and perhaps becoming careless or simply not being as responsive as you were in the morning with tired legs and a tired head. If you get tired, it's better to take a break, have a cosy drink of ski water at one of the huts in Ski amadé, enjoy a traditional dish such as Kaiserschmarrn or Kasnocken and then continue skiing fresh and invigorated.

I hope I was able to give you a few valuable tips for returning skiers and how to overcome your fear of skiing with my blog post - have fun skiing and always take good care! 😉

Carina Stelzer

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