The first day of the ski season is a very exciting time. Many of us have been waiting for months to get back on snow, and our enthusiasm for the season ahead is at an all time high. But it’s a good idea to take a step back and set some realistic expectations for yourself before getting back on snow, and that’s exactly what this Senior Skier does in the video below.
While this video is focused on the senior age group, it’s valuable for skiers of all ages. The first day of skiing should be taken easy, with a focus on getting back into the grove of your turns rather than immediately pushing as hard as you can. If you go all out from the get go, you’re more likely to hurt yourself or wind up extra sore for the week ahead.
Personally I enjoy the first days of the season, but they should be done with moderation. Here in Colorado, lift lines often wind up scary long by 11am, so I’ll do a few laps in the morning and either call it a day or hang out in the lodge until the lines die back down again. I’m not going to have the best run of the season in November or December, so I use the days to see how my legs are feeling and get back into the grove of it.
