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WHAT’S IN YOUR PACK? Professional ski instructor Heidi Ettlinger’s top five tips for preparing for a day of dominating the slopes: ➜ Fuel Up First Thing: Eat as if you were preparing for a day hike or other outdoor activity. “Plenty of carbs and protein for sustainable energy,” she says. Think egg and bacon sandwich, oatmeal with berries or fruit, or whole grain pancakes with pure maple syrup.
➜ Layer on the Warmth: Try an inner layer of long underwear, a middle layer of fleece or a sweater, an outer layer combo of wind and water-resistant jacket and pants, and a single pair of socks that are ski specific— long enough to cushion your lower leg and foot and keep you warm and comfortable. ➜ Avoid the Mid-day SlopeSlump: Keep your energy up with easy-to-digest carbs and a bit of protein, too, like a hearty bowl of chili and a whole-grain bread roll. And don’t forget the snacks! “I always carry some kind of power bar in my pocket.”
There is nothing more invigorating or lifeaffirming than plummeting down a powdery slope.
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it’s a different class in the gym. Enjoy the fact that you will feel different and move differently than you have before,” Simpson says. “If there’s a moment where you get frustrated, do your best to embrace it because that’s where the learning happens.” By facing my many fears and getting up after I fell
(over and over again), I reached a proficiency level of which I am proud. But the big bonus had less to with advances I made on my board than what it felt like to seize a new, exciting opportunity (and tackle an old, frozen prejudice). As Silverman says, “It’s a chance to be a kid again.”
Power: When you’re not hydrating you are dehydrating, says Ettlinger. “Because of the dry winter air, along with indoor heating, you may find yourself needing to hydrate more often, especially to ward off feeling sluggish in the morning.
➜ Don’t Deprive Your Digits: “Personally I love my Hestra three-finger mittens for dexterity and warmth,” says Ettlinger, “and I always wear a neck warmer for protection from wind, blowing snow, and the sun.”
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biggest things we’re coaching is mental tactics—getting people to trust and believe in themselves so that they can do the things that the mountain asks of them,” she says. One of the best ways to work on this is to try anything new during non-ski months. “Even if
➜ Heap on the Hydro-
