Bulgaria Ski discussion board

First time skiing last Jan in Pamps. Stayed in the Orlovets loved it ,night life , like nowhere else, endless. One thing put me off though, because that the conditions were really grim (no snow, bad ice) when we did get on the green run I found i couldn't stop and kept having to hurl myself down at about 90 miles per hr (not good at my age) I was very confident at first, i had good balance (I can ice skate),I could ski from side to side on the nursery slopes, but after falling really hard several times on hard icy slopes i found i didn't want to do it any more and i did loose my bottle. What i really need to know is, if there had been prpoer snow conditions would i have been able to stop and what is the best way to get my confidence back. I really loved skiing and I want to go again (as does my son) and we all loved the apres ski

Being confident goes a long way when skiing, especially when the conditions aren't ideal. I would suggest that have a few private lessons to teach you how to control your ski's in any snow condition will help you a lot. Having sharp edges will also help you massively to control your ski's when the conditions under ski are bullet proof or compact snow.

My advice to you would be to not associate stopping with launching yourself at whatever speed into the snow as you will only develop bad habits instead of focussing on your confidence to put into action what you have learned at ski school or private lessons.

Stick with it, get a few private lessons and concentrate on your technique and you will see just how confident you really can be when you realise just how easy it is.

Then, enjoy the great Bulgarian nightlife and Kamanitza as a well deserved reward(sp?)

my wifes instructer wouldnt take her down the bottom section on green run, so i took her down after giving her a bit advice and she coped easily even though it was icy. her group went from top to mid station, and we passed them three times on the way.a few chocolate brandys and a bit trust go a long way, she is now addicted and like the rest of us dreams about skiing(mind some of the dreams she has are odd_) lol wifes instructor was maria local girl with 7 year old twins, took my 7 year old to her heart.

Hiya Debra, When I first snowboarded I had a bad fall on my 2nd day and really hurt my wrist. I was just above the mid-station at the time, and I had a choice

1) Keep boarding down to the bottom
2) Get on the lift

I kept boarding and although it really knocked my confidence, by the end of the week it was coming back. I find if I concentrate more on technique rather than speed I lose the fear factor. Also, a few hours on an indoor slope over here before you go helps.

Have a great time this winter.......stay safe

Hi Deb,been sking for 3 years now first time was to france,had a real bad first day..

The following morning on the ski lift my instructor told me i was afraid of the hill!!! If he did !!! got to the top with steam coming out of my ears,put my skis on and off i went,and never looked back..

Truth is as much as i don't want to admit it he was right..

So don't worry yourself silly about it,i bet you'll put your skis on and fly down the mountain in fab white powder....

Guy's there's nothing like THAT feeling...

Tiger