🟢 Beginner Ski Lessons: The Green Stage of Alpine Skiing
Welcome to your beginner ski lessons! This is the Green Stage — the first and most important step in your alpine skiing journey. New to skiing, these beginner ski lessons will help you build balance, coordination and confidence while using ski equipment in gentle terrain.
🎯 Getting Acquainted with Your Ski Gear
🏁 Objective
In these beginner ski lessons, the goal is to feel comfortable with your ski equipment, adapt to outdoor conditions, and understand your range of motion while wearing skis. You’ll practice walking, gliding, and gentle climbing — the foundation of all future ski techniques.
💡 Explanation
When walking on skis on flat terrain, avoid lifting the skis — instead, slide them forward smoothly. Use your ski poles for stability depending on the conditions. During short climbs or turns, practice edge control, a key skill for maintaining balance.
🏔 Recommended Terrain
- Flat or gently rolling ground
- Wide, open beginner areas
🏋️♀️ Practice Exercises
- ✅ Check and adjust your equipment for proper fit and safety
- 🎿 Learn how to carry skis and poles correctly
- 👢 Practice putting on and taking off skis
- ⚖️ Perform balance drills while standing
- 🔄 Make small-step turns on the spot
- ➡️ Walk in a straight line
- ↩️ Add gentle direction changes
- ❄️ Practice gliding steps on smooth terrain
- 💪 Try double-pole pushes
- ⬆️ Learn how to stand up after a fall
- 🧗♂️ Practice ascending techniques — half-step, side-step, and herringbone
🧠 Pro Tip
Repeat each exercise until you feel stable and confident. Comfort equals control — a golden rule for every beginner skier!
🏂 Beginner Ski Lessons: Gliding and Straight-Run Drills (Schussfahren)
🎯 Objective
Learn how to maintain balance while gliding in a straight line — one of the most exciting sensations during your beginner ski lessons!
💡 Explanation
Keep skis slightly open and parallel. Flex your ankles, knees and hips to stay agile. Maintain a centered stance with arms slightly forward to help with balance during the glide.
🏔 Recommended Terrain
- Flat start zone
- Gentle slope with a safe runout
- Terrain where you can stop without braking
🧭 Step-by-Step Gliding Exercises
1️⃣ Correct Skiing Posture
Find your balanced body position — knees bent, arms forward and weight centered over your skis.
2️⃣ Straight-Running Practice
Glide straight downhill in a calm, balanced position, feeling your skis slide naturally.
3️⃣ Balance Training: Up–Down / Forward–Back
- Flex and extend your knees while gliding
- Touch ski boot edges or bindings with both hands
- Try gentle two-foot jumps while maintaining control
4️⃣ Balance Training: Left–Right
- Touch left and right ski boots alternately
- Lift ski tails slightly left/right
- Step alternately out of the track
- Practice small step turns in the runout area
🧠 Pro Tip
Avoid steep slopes at this stage. True gliding control comes from proper body alignment and balanced ski pressure front-to-back and side-to-side.
⛷ Beginner Ski Lessons: Snowplough Technique (Pflug)
🎯 Objective
Master the snowplough position — the key braking and speed control method taught in all beginner ski lessons.
💡 Explanation
Start gliding in a centered stance. Rise slightly, then lower your body while rotating both ski tails outward evenly into a “V” shape. Glide on both inside edges while keeping your arms and body relaxed but steady.
🏔 Recommended Terrain
- Gentle slope
- Wide and safe runout area
🧭 Key Snowplough Exercises
- 🔄 Practice different snowplough widths (stepping, jumping, turning)
- 🏁 Glide through the runout in snowplough position
- ⛷ Maintain the snowplough while descending
- ⚖️ Alternate between narrow and wide snowploughs
- 🟥 Stop precisely at a marked point
- ↘️ Start in snowplough position and ski diagonally across the slope
🧠 Pro Tip
Keep your snowplough symmetrical — the wider your stance and the stronger your edge pressure, the greater your braking control.
🚠 Recommended lift: conveyor belt for beginners.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Beginner Ski Lessons with Siegi Tours
🏔 What are beginner ski lessons?
Beginner ski lessons are designed to help new skiers build confidence on the slopes. You’ll learn how to balance, glide and control your speed using the snowplough technique — all in safe, gentle terrain with professional instructors.
🎿 Why should I learn skiing with Siegi Tours?
Siegi Tours offers over 50 years of ski school experience in the Austrian Alps. Their certified ski instructors create a supportive and fun environment for all ages — making it the ideal place for your first turns on snow.
🧒 Are beginner ski lessons suitable for kids and families?
Absolutely! Siegi Tours has specialized family and children’s ski programs with patient, multilingual instructors who make learning easy, safe and exciting.
📍 Where are Siegi Tours ski lessons located?
Siegi Tours operates in the beautiful Ski Amadé region of Salzburg, Austria, offering access to some of Europe’s most scenic and beginner-friendly ski areas.
⏰ How long does it take to learn the basics?
Most beginners feel confident after 2–3 days of lessons, mastering balance, stopping, and basic turns. Consistency and professional guidance make all the difference.
💸 What’s included in a Siegi Tours ski package?
Packages typically include accommodation, ski lessons, lift passes, rental equipment, and Après-ski activities — a complete alpine experience from arrival to the last run.
🧳 What should I bring to my first ski lesson?
Bring warm, waterproof clothing, gloves, helmet, ski socks, and lots of enthusiasm! Siegi Tours can also help arrange equipment rentals on-site.
⭐ Why We Recommend Siegi Tours
If you’re serious about learning to ski — or just want a fun winter holiday — Siegi Tours is one of Europe’s most trusted names in alpine skiing.
- 🏫 Professional Ski School – Certified instructors for all levels
- 🏨 All-Inclusive Packages – Lessons, lodging, and equipment in one
- 🏔 Top Austrian Resorts – Ski Amadé and other prime locations
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for Families and Groups – Great deals and personalized attention
- 🎉 Après-Ski Fun – Authentic Austrian nightlife and cozy mountain hospitality
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to refine your technique, Siegi Tours provides everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation.
🎟 Call to Action – Book Your Ski Adventure with Siegi Tours!
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