Bucket List #x Try Skiing – Huang Huayi's Blog

I am not a person of adventure. Things like bungee jump or skydiving would never appear in my bucket list. It takes me a while to make up my mind to try skiing. Skiing is still an adventure activity in my eye, but since more and more friends are doing it, I decided to at least try it once during my life.

We went to the Ounasvaara ski resort in Artic circle. Even though it is not the one recommended by most of the visitor, it is still good enough for a beginner. The other consideration for choosing a skiing resort in Artic circle is also to get the chance to see northern light during our stay. The ski resort is not so big but offering a variety of trails ranging from beginner slopes to advanced backcountry areas. Like many other ski resort, they also offer a range of services and amenities, such as ski lifts, rental equipment, ski schools, restaurants, and accommodations. Skiing is a very popular activity in Finland and is enjoyed by people of all ages, including children. We can see many parents bringing their kids here to encourage children to develop an early love for the sport.

We started with only staying in the practice area. Luckily that I had rollerblades as my PE elective subject during my second year in high school, I can still feel the sense of balance while maintaining control and stability on skis. However, it is still a challenge to me not only physically, but also mentally. You might be able to tell from my position that is always in snowplow stance. The snowplow is a fundamental technique for beginner skiers, as it provides a safe and effective way to control speed and stop on gentle slopes. You just need to turn the tips of skis inward while keeping heels apart, creating a V-shaped plow shape with the skis.

We eventually gained some confidence on our skills and started to try easy slope. However, it is still quite intimidating to take the first step after arriving the mountain top by lift. It turned out to be fun and enjoyable. I like the feeling of wind rushing past my body while moving quickly down the mountain. However, I still decided to go back to the practice area to practice my turning skill. There is a shape turn in the middle of this easy trail, where I fell myself on my first trial. I kept switch between practice area and the easy trail in the following days. It intimidated me even more as I practiced more. The only way to solve my bottleneck is probably to follow a profession instructor.

A week`s time is short, my first skiing journey came to the end very soon. Skiing is a fun and exciting sport, and even beginner skiers can enjoy the thrill of being on the mountain, breathing in fresh air, and taking in the stunning views. One important lesson from this trip is that setting realistic goals could make the first experience more comfortable and fun. Even though I failed to conquer the shape turning in the easy trail, I have still make some personal progress. I developed basic skiing skills such as turning, stopping, and controlling speed. I can also navigate beginner terrain and have more confidence on simple terrain. Even though still not sure whether will try it again or not in the future.

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