The first time I triedskiingwas a disaster.
I was 17 and on a trip to Colorado with a bus full of kids from my high school.
At first I laughed along with my friends, snickering about the food references.
Aspen Skiing Company
But eventually, I seemed to be the only one not getting it.
Every movement felt like I was standing on two banana peels slipping my legs in opposite directions.
The trip was a super-frustrating experience.
Id alwaysconsidered myself athleticand coordinated but couldnt figure out how to feel comfortable strapped into skis.
I subconsciously vowed never to set foot in aski bootagain.
(The ski lessons, as well as other parts of my trip, were complimentary.)
But almost immediately, I realized this was going to be different.
The lesson was easy-goingwe gradually learned correct stance, turns, and (important!)
And then the next time, I did the same thing again.
Later that afternoon, I realized Id gone the entire day without falling even once.
Many ski resorts have started offering women-only weekends and camps for that very reason.
Open to skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Choose from weekend camps or a five-week program on Wednesdays.
Open to skiers of all levels.
Open to skiers of all levels.
Sign up for four days of skiing or boarding, followed by an apres-ski party with your new friends.
Open to intermediate-to-expert skiers and snowboarders.
Also included: demo days and yoga classes.
Open to skiers of all levels.
Price:$381,stratton.com
