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It doesn’t matter if you’re a rank newbie or a seasoned skier or snow board rider, you can only learn so much in a book or online. As long as you use caution, nothing beats experience. It’s important to use caution because the slopes and back country can be totally unforgiving. Use the following tips to help you refine your skiing and snow boarding skills a little bit more.

When the snow is very deep – avoid skiing too close to the trees. Conditions such as asphyxiation and hypothermia consistently take a life each year without fail when skiing. Tree wells are one thing many are not familiar with. These occur in high country areas where the snow levels are often high. These tree wells occur over time with the buildup of a great deal of snow at the base of trees. The branches of the trees lowest to the ground prevent snow from packing. These can of course get very deep, in fact deep enough to be over the average person’s head by alot. What typically happens is that a skier will fall into these wells head first upside down. Of course in this area the snow is too loose causing further sinking when trying to get out.

A good quality snow board wrist guard is a good idea. Beginners don’t always know this but snow boarders are especially prone to wrist injuries and break bones far more often than one might think. When you think about it, then it really makes a lot of sense because when you fall forward it’s a totally natural reaction to extend your arms to brace for the impact. You can also modify your falling preparation by using your knees, since you’re wearing kneepads, and then making a fist with your hands and also making good use of your forearms to help break your fall.

Pole planting is the most overlooked aspect of skiing, even though it is one of the most important tools. One reason it’s so important is its use for turning, and it is effective pole planting that allows us to time our turns better. Proper pole placement can help you maintain your balance better in addition to helping improve your turning ability and technique. The correct position is to have your poles in front of your body and up, which positions your arms away from your body. This sport is a double edged sword. We never tire of the exhilirating feeling of hitting those slopes every season. So make sure you gear is serviced and ready to go. Take a friend with you plan before you go.

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