No matter if you’re in a circle of a half-dozen other beginners facing an instructor, learning with a buddy, or by yourself, the first requirement of skiing is the proper stance proper for the nervous novice and the skilled expert alike. Stand with the skis slightly separated about 6 inches apart, so that each foot is directly under a shoulder. Lean slightly forward, knees bent, until your shins are pressed against the front of your boots. Keep your center of gravity directly over your boots.
The most common error in stance is leaning the upper body too far forward with …
