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What should you reasonably expect?
You've made it to the snow! Now the fun begins. Our instructors are trained to do one thing.... teach. All of our instructors are trained to teach first-time lessons in a very specific, effective method. You'll start out by doing exercises to develop your balance and get you accustomed to the feeling of sliding, with a focus on teaching you to feel the ski or snowboard's "edge." Edge control is what the game is all about. By going through these simple execises, you will quickly learn how to do the two rudimentary actions needed to progress... stopping when and where you want, and turning when and where you want.
You shouldn't expect miracles your first time out. As we've said earlier, it takes three lessons for most people to reach the point where they can start to explore the mountain a little bit.
Stay focused
It's important that you pay attention to your instructor. While the exercises may seem a bit repetitive, they are important in the big picture. Not everyone learns at the same pace, mostly because some people are naturally more athletic than others. If you enjoy summer activities like surfing, skating or skateboarding, you'll have a distinct edge over those who don't. But don't give up hope if you feel that you can't do it.... you CAN do it!
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