Skiing for Fun
and Fitness
It’s
that time of year again. For some of us
winter conjures up images of apples, popcorn and hot chocolate served up in
front of a roaring fireplace and that white stuff out the window can stay right
where it is.
The
flip side to that idyllic picture are the hardier souls who keep checking The
Weather Channel to find out when and where the best snow will be falling.
If
you are amongst the former group and have always wondered about the sport of
skiing then you’re in the right place.
There’s more than one reason why so skiing has become such a wonderful
activity.
Not
only does it get us off of our collective derrieres it’s fun AND good for you
too! Yep, who would have thunk it?
If
you’ve ever considered taking up skiing or even if you’re a beginning skier there’s
something for everybody in “Skiing for Fun and Fitness.” What you need is a little education.
It’s
not that difficult to learn how to ski.
Just about anyone can learn the basics and you can get started right
away! Before you know it you’ll be hitting
the “bunny slopes” and graduating on to bigger and better slopes.
Now,
we don’t profess that “Skiing for Fun and Fitness” will prepare
you for Olympic competition but it will certainly give you and your family all
the information you need to get started!
Here’s
a sample of what’s inside the digital pages of “Skiing for Fun and
Fitness:”
About basic position
Walking and gliding
How to turn in place
What is schussing
What is sidestepping
Cross Country
Downhill
Boots and Bindings
Grips and Poles
Should you take lessons
Diagonal stride
Skiing without poles
Glide
Using the poles
Double polling
Skiing uphill
Herringbone
Sidestepping
Traverse and traverse sidestep
Kick turn
Downhill stance
Snowplow or wedge
Waterglass
Step turn
Sideslip
Tuck
Back country skiing
Trail skiing
Steep slopes
Deep powder
Skiing with a backpack
Overnight packs
Hut skiing
And
that is just scratching the surface. We
haven’t even begun to touch on Downhill Skiing, Racing and more!
For
those folks who do not have a clue about the difference between schussing and
sidestepping and really have a need to know, then “Skiing for Fun and
Fitness” is the perfect learning guide.
The
section about family skiing is especially significant. Skiing is the perfect past time for people
who are desirous of creating a closer family experience. There’s no better way to do just that while
having great fun and improving fitness for the entire family!
Don’t
wait another minute. Grab your copy of “Skiing
for Fun and Fitness” and start planning your first family fun outing!