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    What tips do you have for someone who is nervous to ski?
    Kent Bry
    Kent Bry
    Certified Ski & Snowboarding Instructor
    Kent Bry is a certified ski and snowboarding instructor and the director of Adventure Ski & Snowboard, a school based in the San Diego, California metro area. With over 50 years of skiing and snowboarding performance and instruction experience, Kent is certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Adventure Ski & Snowboard is a member of the PSIA and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Kent holds a BS in Recreational Therapy from San Diego State University and is also a California-registered recreational therapist.
    Kent Bry
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    How can I avoid injuries on the slopes?
    Kent Bry
    Kent Bry
    Certified Ski & Snowboarding Instructor
    Kent Bry is a certified ski and snowboarding instructor and the director of Adventure Ski & Snowboard, a school based in the San Diego, California metro area. With over 50 years of skiing and snowboarding performance and instruction experience, Kent is certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Adventure Ski & Snowboard is a member of the PSIA and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Kent holds a BS in Recreational Therapy from San Diego State University and is also a California-registered recreational therapist.
    Kent Bry
    Kent Bry
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    Allow at least six feet of space around you. You don't want to ski too close to someone. Always call out if you're coming up behind someone, like "On your left" or "On your right," so you don't run into them. Also, make sure you're not skiing on a hill that's beyond your comfort zone.
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    How can I get over my fear of heights while on the steep, green-level slopes?
    Tanner McCarty
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    Facing your fear can help you conquer it, so maybe you need to just start skiing down the slope. It can also help to start on the smallest hills and build up to the steeper ones.
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    What's the best way to stay dry?
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    Wear a set of ski pants with built-in gaiters, and wear a ski jacket with a gaiter. These prevent snow from going up your legs and jacket when you fall. Never wear jeans! On sale, you can get ski pants or a bib for about $40 and they last for years.
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    What skiing can I do in long skirts?
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    There are no rules about what you can wear to ski, so you are free to ski while wearing a long skirt. For warmth, you may want to wear pants under the skirt or at least a long pair of warm socks.
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    What happens if I fall down?
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    Parallel your skies to the hill and push yourself up. If you don't feel comfortable with that, you can take off your skies and put them back on once you are in a more comfortable position.
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