Category: Beginners Ski Tips
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Tamworth SnowDome Review
In the middle of a Summer’s day, my family took a trip to the UK’s original and oldest snow centre – The SnowDome in Tamworth.
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Top Five Books for Beginner Skiers
Want to learn more about the world of skiing – we give you 5 books that will provide beginner skiers tips with how to get on.
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Learn to Ski…..in Africa!
At The Skiing Department we love to talk about some of the alternative and unusual ski related businesses or activities there are around the world. When we think of Africa we don’t usually associate the continent with skiing, but down in Johannesburg there is a thriving ski school that has been operating for over 30…
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First Time Skiers – Essential Ski Holiday Items Checklist
Checklist for first time skiers – read our article on the essential items you need to take on your skiing holiday.
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Ski Tuning – Blinded by Science
Foreword by Robert Stewart – Journalist, The Skiing Department Skiing is a sport that by nature requires specialized equipment that has evolved enormously over the last 100 years. Looking after your equipment is very important and your skis need more attention than anything else. If you do own your own skis you have 2 choices,…
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Top 5 Tips to Shine on the Snow
Make the most of your holiday with these tips from the experts at The Snow Centre, in Hemel Hempstead!
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Looking For a Ski App That Will Improve Your Skiing?
The Ski School App has been launched by Darren Turner, BASI Ski instructor and ex-member of the English ski team. Darren holds the highest Ski Teaching qualification and runs Insight Ski School in Serre Chavalier, in the French Alps and has been teaching skiing for 22 years. Photo: Ski Instructor Darren Turner executing carving turns…
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Ski Lift Advice for Beginners
During a ski holiday, you will spend more time on a ski lift than you may have anticipated. Luckily, most main resorts have identified that comfort and queuing time are important factors of ski-lifts and that a ride up a snowy mountain should be something to enjoy, not endure! If you’re new to skiing, you…