22nd June 2024

I am not sure why I thought it was a good idea to do three lessons over two days, but it’s all paid for and booked, today’s lesson is a late one again, but at least it’s a level two. Another stroke of luck my last instructor is here and passes on a progress report of my last session yesterday. Going into today’s lesson I am feeling more confident.

So off we go to the trainer slope, starting with a recap of level one. Then comes a curve ball we are not using the same magic carpet we have swapped sides, just as I was getting used to disembarking on the left, we swap to the right. We then go through the basics of how to initiate a turn in a snowplough. I struggle the first few goes with only seeming to steer in one direction, I am not the only one. The instructor takes us through a few different techniques to enable us to get your weight onto the turning ski. I also notice that as we are progressing we are slowly working our way higher up the slope. After a few attempts of getting off the magic carpet my confidence is gaining and it is no longer a struggle. Curve ball number two, to give me confidence the instructor says you now need to get off by yourself and I did. The work on day one must have paid off as I passed my Level 2 with advice to complete my next lesson within two weeks.

Reflection: I really enjoyed today’s session, even if my legs are feeling it, I feel I am making progress slowly but surely. I am proud that I managed to crack the magic carpetI decide that I want to continue my skiing journey and the aim is to pass Level 5 even if it is all I do. As well as ski socks I also decide to invest in my own ski jacket and pants.