How to Ski/Snowboard: A Self-Learn System

Step-by-Step Demonstrations

There are two dedicated learning centres for beginners: the Village Learning Centre and the South Learning Centre! Within both of the learning centres, you will find Smart Terrain and five step-by-step progression pillars.


Smart Terrain

Smart Terrain is specially groomed terrain to enhance your learning experience. The formed learning terrain is what sets Blue Mountain apart from other learning destinations. When you begin, notice the landscape around each pillar and find the terrain that compliments what you are learning!


Progression Pillars

You will also find five step-by-step progression pillars that visually guide you through the basics of how to ski or snowboard. Each step can be taken at your own pace.

Snow How Step 1 Get Ready
Step 1: Get Ready

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Snow How Step 2 Moving
Step 2: Moving

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Snow How Step 3 Sliding
Step 3: Sliding

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Snow How Step 4 Speed
Step 4: Speed

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Snow How Step 5 Turning
Step 5: Turning

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Step 1: Get Ready

Snow How Pillar 1 Snow How Pillar 1

Progression Pillar 1 will get you ready to ski or snowboard and walk you though the following basics:

  • Do up your helmet
  • Learn to put on your skis / snowboard
  • How to take off your skis / snowboard
  • Best practices to stand up
  • How to move around or shuffle on the ground

    • Step 1 Lets Get Ready to Ski
    Step 1 Lets Get Ready to Ski
    Step 1 Lets get ready to Snowboard
    Step 1 Lets get ready to Snowboard

    Step 2: Moving

    Snow How Pillar 2 Snow How Pillar 2

    Progression Pillar 2 will show you how to move around on flat ground and walk you through the following:
  • Push and slide using poles or push and glide on a snowboard
  • Best body position
  • How to turn around
  • How to climb up a small slope

    • Step 2 How to Move Around on Flat Ground
    Step 2 How to Move Around on Flat Ground
    Step 2 How to Move Around on Flat Ground
    Step 2 How to Move Around on Flat Ground

    Step 3: Sliding

    Snow How Pillar 3 Snow How Pillar 3

    Progression Pillar 3 will show you how to slide down a small slope including:
  • Sliding while balancing on straight skis or one foot strapped into a snowboard
  • How to control your speed while sliding
  • Sideslipping or siding in a wedge position

    • Step 3 How to Slide Down a Small Slope
    Step 3 How to Slide Down a Small Slope
    Step 3 How to Slide Down a Small Slope
    Step 3 How to Slide Down a Small Slope

    Step 4: Controlling Speed

    Snow How Pillar 4 Snow How Pillar 4

    Progression Pillar 4 will show you how to control your downhill speed and start to learn to turn including:
  • Speed control with a wedge on skis or sideslipping on a snowboard
  • Moving left to right across the hill
  • Changing direction on skis or starting to make turns on a snowboard

    • Step 4 Controlling Speed & Changing Direction
    Step 4 Controlling Speed & Changing Direction
    Step 4 Controlling Speed & Change Direction
    Step 4 Controlling Speed & Change Direction

    Step 5: Turning

    Snow How Pillar 5 Snow How Pillar 5

    Progression Pillar 5 will show you how to turn on your skis or snowboard and will walk you through the following:
  • Learn to connect each turn on skis
  • Learning to connect heelside and toeside turns on a snowboard
  • Progressing towards parallel on skis

    • Step 5 Learning to Turn Your Skis
    Step 5 Learning to Turn Your Skis
    Step 5 Learning to Turn
    Step 5 Learning to Turn
    A person in a blue and black jacket and ski goggles smiles while carrying skis on their shoulder on a snowy slope. Trees and a snowy landscape are visible in the background. A person in a blue and black jacket and ski goggles smiles while carrying skis on their shoulder on a snowy slope. Trees and a snowy landscape are visible in the background.

    A Guide for Those New to the Sport

    If you're brand new to skiing or snowboarding or looking to get back into the sport with confidence, we've got you! Snow How is our self-learn resource to help you on and off the mountain to master the know-how of skiing or snowboarding. It includes helpful tips on preparing for your trip such as what to wear, video demonstrations for beginners, or on-resort step-by-step instructions to help you build your skills.
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