The ABC'S of teaching a friend how to ski

Winter is a magical time of the year. A wonderful time for friends and families to get together and experience the invigorating splendor of snow sports. If you have someone that you would like to introduce to downhill skiing, snowboarding or cross country skiing, just remember the ABC'S.

1. Sign them up for lessons. A sure way of losing friends and causing family grief is if you attempt to teach them yourself…unless, of course, you are a ski instructor.
2. Help them with the equipment rental experience. Staying with them makes the ordeal a lot less confusing and intimidating.
3. Spend some time with them on the slopes after the lesson. The key here is for you to ski at their level and not to try to persuade or lure them to greater heights or more difficult terrain until they are comfortable doing so.