Getting Down and Dirty on the Slopes

As a ski instructor, I’m no stranger to the rush of adrenaline that comes with speeding down the mountain, but there’s something about the first day of lessons that gets me pumped up like no other. It’s the mix of excitement and nerves from my students that gets me going, and I love the challenge of figuring out just what makes each person tick. Today, we’ve got a new student joining us, and I can already tell it’s going to be a fun week. The look in their eyes as they gazed out at the slopes was pure magic, and I know I’m going to have to work hard to make sure they leave with a smile on their face.

There’s a lot of pressure on me to make sure my students feel comfortable and confident on the slopes, and it’s not just about teaching them the basics - it’s about making them fall in love with the sport. I’ve seen it happen before, and it’s an incredible thing to witness. The way they start to take risks, to push themselves and see what they’re capable of, it’s like a whole new person emerges. And, let’s be real, there’s a certain appeal to being the one who gets to introduce someone to the world of skiing. I mean, who doesn’t love the feeling of being a pioneer, a trailblazer, a skiing siren?

I have to admit, I’m a bit of a sucker for a good ski lesson myself. There’s something about the way the mountain air invigorates me, the way the rush of speed clears my head, that just gets me. And, of course, there’s the added bonus of getting to wear my favorite ski suit - it’s a little plunging neckline, a lot of sass, and all the confidence in the world. It’s the perfect combination of style and substance, if you ask me. So, as we hit the slopes for the first time this week, I’m not just teaching my student the ins and outs of skiing - I’m showing them the magic of the mountain, and the magic of me.