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Mom and dad teaching their young one to ski.
Alpine skiing for beginners The ski hills in the region have all programs where you can sign up and get started. Choose a single or group learn-toski package to learn the basics of turning and stopping.
Dave Brown
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ith winter before us, many are thinking of getting their children (or themselves) onto alpine skis for the first time. It’s understandable of course, because alpine skiing (downhill skiing) oozes fun at every turn. It’s probably the culmination of shopping for the right winter clothing, riding the chair 14 I ottawaoutdoors
lift up, up and up, skiing on trails among the trees, and finishing the day with an après lifestyle of food and drink by a toasty fire in a cosy ski lodge. Need I go on? It’s an incredible way to enjoy the sun and slopes with family or friends, and in this town, the hills are everywhere! LESSONS
If you or the kids are skiing for the first time, you’ll want to take lessons. For me, it was
lessons on Mooney’s Bay Hill with coloured tape stuck to the top of my poles to identify one’s skill level. I can’t recall how we got back up the hill, but I do remember learning with fondness. Today, the ski hills in the region have all sorts of programs where you can sign up and get started. Choose a single or group learn-toski package to learn the basics of turning and stopping. You’ll have the options to rent skis, boots, helmet and poles or you can come with your own. The ski hill staff members know exactly what to do to get you set up. For you or the kids, they’ll ensure you’re in the appropriate age and skill level. You’ll most likely learn on the bunny hills (smaller elevation), so you can work on the fundamentals. {turn to p 17} www.ottawaoutdoors.ca
