Alpine Skiing Skills & Techniques

Your teacher says, “Let the bar do the work” while going uphill. Which lift are you using?

• Rope Tow

• Chairlift

• T-Bar

• Magic Carpet

You grab a moving rope that pulls you gently uphill. What kind of lift is that?

• Chairlift

• T-Bar

• Rope Tow

• Ski Bus

You see a skier moving side-to-side quickly like a snake. What are they doing?

• Traversing

• Wedge

• Wedeln

• Stem Christie

You notice your friend’s upper body is moving too much while turning. What should they do instead?

• Keep their upper body steady

• Turn their arms with their skis

• Jump into each turn

• Sit down while turning

You’re skiing slowly and want to turn smoothly without stopping. Which turn should you use?

• Stem Christie Turn

• Kick Turn

• Wedeln

• Side Step

You fall, but you get up, smile, and keep trying. What are you showing?

• Fear

• Anger

• Resilience

• Speed

You’re about to ski for the first time. You feel nervous and want to go fast like your friends. What should you focus on first?

• Speed and racing

• Balance and control

• Jumping off hills

• Doing tricks

You’re standing on your skis but keep wobbling. What should you do to stay balanced?

• Stand stiff and straight

• Lean backward

• Bend your knees and keep your hands in front

• Look down at your skis the whole time

You start sliding downhill too fast. What’s the best move to slow down safely?

• Jump off the skis

• Make your skis into a “V” shape (wedge)

• Sit down quickly

• Yell for help

You need to climb a small hill to get back to your group. What should you do?

• Try to walk straight up

• Take off your skis

• Use the herringbone technique

• Slide back down