Ski lessons don’t prepare you for your ski vacation! But there is a shortcut to maximize your efforts on the mountain! Here is how:
MODULE 1: SKI VACATION FUNDAMENTALS: YOUR ULTIMATE PLANNING GUIDE
LESSON 1: When to Hit the Slopes: Spring Skiing vs. Winter Skiing!
In this lesson, you’ll learn the key differences between winter and spring skiing. You’ll know what to expect from each season's unique conditions, snow quality, weather variations, and resort activities. You’ll be better equipped to make informed choices that align with your preferences.
LESSON 2: How to Choose the Right Ski Mountain for Your Vacation!
In this lesson, you’ll learn the data points, including terrain variety, available amenities, and the quality of ski instruction, to select the perfect ski mountain for your vacation so that you can choose to challenge yourself less or more.
LESSON 3: What to Buy & Rent for Your Mountain Journey
In this lesson, you’ll learn the essential winter-specific clothing and ski equipment you should invest in before your ski vacation. By knowing what to buy or rent in advance, you’ll spend your money efficiently, ensure optimal comfort (because we all know hygiene matters!), and enhance your safety and performance on the slopes. You’ll receive a PDF checklist of what you should buy, what you might buy, and what you can rent.
LESSON 4: How to Pack Like a Pro: Your Ultimate Ski Vacation Checklist!
In this lesson, you'll learn how to pack efficiently for a successful ski trip. We’ll help you fill your suitcase with all the essentials, so you’re cozy on the slopes and enjoy après-ski activities, like hot tub sessions. You'll minimize stress and maximize enjoyment. You’ll receive a PDF packing checklist.
LESSON 5: How to Dress to Ski: Secrets of Layering on the Mountain for Optimal Comfort
In this lesson, you’ll learn strategies of layering for cold winter conditions and spring skiing. You’ll learn how to choose the perfect base, mid, and outer layers to keep you cozy, breathable, and fabulous, no matter the weather. Get ready to hit the slopes in style and comfort!
LESSON 6: Goggles or Sunglasses? How to Choose the Right Eyewear for the Slopes
In this lesson, you’ll learn the essentials for picking between goggles or sunglasses to boost your visibility and protect those precious peepers.
LESSON 7: How to Choose Winter or Spring Gloves versus Mittens
In this lesson, you learn the key performance differences between mittens, winter, and spring gloves. It’s crucial to pick the proper gear to ensure your comfort, warmth, and mobility on snow.
LESSON 8: Skis 101: How to Choose the Right Pair of Skis & The 3 Main Types of Skis Explained!
In this lesson, you’ll learn about the three main types of skis: all-mountain, powder, and carving skis. You’ll know what kind of ski to ski on as you progress.
LESSON 9: Manners 101: The Do's and Don'ts of Skier Etiquette
In this lesson, you’ll learn ten responsibilities as Do’s of skier manners. And you’ll learn the five most common rookie mistakes to dodge like a pro!
LESSON 10: Elevation Sickness: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Ski Experience
In this lesson, you'll learn how to recognize, prevent, and manage elevation sickness while skiing at high altitudes. You’ll learn the symptoms of elevation sickness, practical tips for acclimatization, and strategies to stay hydrated and nourished to ensure a safer and more enjoyable skiing experience without discomfort.
LESSON 11: Recovery: Essential Decompression Tips After Your First Day on the Slopes
In this lesson, you’ll discover effective decompression techniques to help you recover after your first day of skiing. From stretching and hydration to nutrition and relaxation strategies, we’ll cover essential practices that promote muscle recovery and overall well-being. So that you’d be ready for your next day on the slopes.
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How to Layer for a Spring Ski Day (M1L5)
MODULE 2: SKI CONDITIONING FOR YOUR MIND AND MUSCLES
LESSON 1: Fear No More: Empowering Visualization Meditation for Beginner Skiers!
In this visualization meditation for beginner skiers, you’ll learn the tools for the right mental preparation to overcome fear and build confidence. This empowering meditation will help you visualize your ski success, so you can hit those slopes with calm, cool, collected vibes.
LESSON 2: Activate Your Growth Mindset: Conquer Fears and Ski with Confidence!
In this visualization meditation for beginner skiers, you’ll learn the tools for the right mental preparation to overcome fear and build confidence. This empowering meditation will help you visualize your ski success, so you can hit those slopes with calm, cool, collected vibes.
LESSON 3: Get Ski-Ready: 10-Minute Bodyweight Workout to Activate Your Ski Muscles!
In this quick 10-minute workout, you’ll fire up your ski muscles. This workout gives you the strength you need to own the mountain. Start this workout latest two weeks before your trip and thank yourself later!
LESSON 4: Stretch It Out: Boost Your Flexibility in 2 Weeks Before Hitting the Slopes!
In this lesson, you’ll learn a series of simple and effective stretches that target the muscles most engaged in skiing. This routine will help loosen tight muscles, improve range of motion, and prepare your body to react and recover quickly while skiing. Start this program two weeks before your ski trip to enhance your comfort and control on the slopes!
LESSON 5: Ski Conditioning While Vacationing on a Beach
Chilling on the beach? No excuses! In this 10 minute bodyweight workout, you’ll learn how to be ready for your ski game without stiffness and fatigue.
LESSON 6: Ski Conditioning While Vacationing on a Boat
In this 10 minute body weight workout, you’ll focus on stability, core strength and lower body conditioning. This routine ensures beginner skiers to be physically prepared to hit the slopes.
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Skier's Yoga Sailing (M2L5)
MODULE 3: SKI FUNDAMENTALS 101: WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE SLOPES
LESSON 1: How to Put On and Take Off Your Skis
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to buckle those boots, snap into your skis, and gracefully release them when you’re done. Plus, we’ll cover the basic parts of your skis. One tiny step closer to gliding on snow like a champ!
LESSON 2: What to Expect from Your Ski Lesson
In this lesson, we’ll walk you through what happens during your first ski lesson. From gearing up to learning basic techniques, you’ll know exactly what to expect so you can show up confident, excited, and ready to learn!
LESSON 3: How to Ride the Magic Carpet
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to hop on and off the magic carpet. You’ll learn the optimal body positioning to glide your way up without stress.
LESSON 4: How to Get on to the Chairlift Safely
In this lesson, you’ll learn step-by-step how to safely get onto the chairlift. You’ll be riding up the mountain smoothly and confidently in no time.
LESSON 5: How to Get off the Chairlift without Faceplanting
This lesson will teach you how to gracefully get off the chairlift and slide away safely. So you can hit the slopes without any mishaps. You’ll receive a cheatsheet of what to do and what not to do.
LESSON 6: How to Stop on a Wedge: Beginner Level Stopping
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to master the wedge stop—a simple way to slow down or come to a complete stop as a beginner. You’ll feel in control and ready to tackle the bunny hill with confidence!
LESSON 7: How to Stop with a Turn Shape: Next Level Level Stopping
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use your turns to control speed and come to a smooth stop. This advanced technique gives you better control and flow - giving your leg muscles a break from a wedge.
LESSON 8: Get Back on Your Feet: 4 Ways to Get Up After a Fall on the Slopes
In this lesson, you’ll learn four practical ways to get back on your feet after a wipeout. Whether you’re on a gentle slope or steeper terrain, we’ve got you covered with tips to help you pop back up with confidence and keep the adventure going!
LESSON 9: How to Carry Your Skis
In this lesson, you’ll learn 3 efficient ways to carry your skis without feeling like a pack mule. Keep your balance, stay comfortable, and look like you know exactly what you’re doing!
LESSON 10: Your Guide to Ski Jargon 101
In this lesson, you’ll learn the key terms and lingo every skier needs to know. From "pizza" to "powder," you’ll be talking like a seasoned skier in no time—so you can impress on the slopes and at après-ski!
LESSON 11: How to Read a Ski Map and Navigate the Mountain
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to read a ski map and choose the best trails for your skill level. From green circles to blue squares, you’ll be navigating the slopes with ease and making the most of your ski day without getting lost.
LESSON 12: What to Do If Involved in a Ski Accident
In this lesson, you’ll learn the essential steps to take if you or someone else is involved in an accident on the slopes. From staying calm to getting help, we’ll guide you through how to handle the situation safely and responsibly.
LESSON 13: Stuck at the Top: How to Overcome the Freeze
Been there, done that! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to calm your nerves, regain your confidence, and safely make your way down. With a few simple techniques, you’ll turn that fear into focus and keep your adventure going.
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How to Get Up on Your Feet (M3L8)
MODULE 4: BONUSES
LESSON 1: What Type of a Learner Are You?
In this lesson, you’ll determine your preferred type of acquiring knowledge. Knowing your learning style helps you to focus on your particular method hence maximize your ski lessons.
LESSON 2: Picking a Knee Brace
In this lesson, we’ll cover knee brace options. You’ll make a informed decision if your knees need support.
LESSON 3: Five Conversation Points to Impress your Ski Instructor
In this lesson, you’ll learn 5 nerdy concepts to initiate a nerdy conversation with your ski instructor about ski turns.
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Chairlift Conversations with Your Ski Instructor (M4L3)
Imagine showing up to your ski lesson ready with all of your gear.
Imagine you’re involved in ski conversations.
Imagine your kids want more, and so do you!
Imagine you don’t need to take another vacation after your ski vacation!
"The best family ski vacation ever!" "I conquered the mountains!" "We skied with the kids every day! Great memories!"
Pass the embarrassment stage and jump onto FUN!*
*Be ready for your winter vacay before you leave home!
- Learn how to pack for a ski vacation – what to buy and what to rent.
- Learn how to put the skis on and off easily.
- Learn how to get up when you fall.
- Learn how to stop and turn.
- Learn how to talk ski.
- Learn how to ride a conveyor belt and chairlift!
- Learn how to carry your skis effortlessly.
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I know this sounds too good to be true... With this course, you're ready to:
- Impress your ski instructor.
- Be ready before you show up to your first ski lesson.
- Know what to expect and tackle it in advance.
- Make it easy for you and your family.
- Make it easy for you and your muscles.
- Activate your necessary muscles.
In fact, not long from now...
You’ll be able to maximize your time and money investment on this ski vacation.
You’ll be able to show up confidently on the snow.
You learn the fundamentals of skiing once and start creating memories with your family and friends.
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You skied years ago OR you have never tried skiing but always wanted to… Here is your shortcut to the ski slopes. Safe and effective… This course prepares you for your first-time ski lesson. My name is Ceylan Sonmez. I have taught 100s of beginners. I successfully introduced/reintroduced 100s of skiers to the mountains. I’m a certified ski instructor since 2012. My specialty is TLC. TLC stands for tender loving care. Afraid? Scared? Zero Confidence? That’s my expertise. Your goal is to enjoy being on the mountains safely. Your goal is to partake in your family’s activities and create memories you’ll never forget. MORE