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Take the tour

"I love that it has the weather forecasts and a nutrition plan and such easy flexibility"
Julia Bristed

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First time on the slopes

Have a memorable first time - not one you'll never forget!

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How to fall

Falling without injury and with (some!) dignity.

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Concussion

How to recognise and treat concussion.

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Snow responsibility code

Act responsibility on the snow and avoid injuries.

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Warming up and cooling down

Warm up before you get the heat on!

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Conditioning

Getting fit to ski is the first step to remaining fit to ski.

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Keeping warm

Stay warm, dry and safe in the snow.

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Wristguard evaluation

Consumer has recently completed an evaluation of the wristguards that are available in New Zealand.

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Warm-up, cool-down and stretch

Getting the most from your exercise

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Snowboarding basics for beginners

Our beginners’ guide to hitting the slopes on your board

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The long and short of skis

What you need to know before buying skis 

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Getting the most from your equipment

Tips on storage and maintenance

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If the boot fits

Making sure you’ve got the proper fit

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Stretches

Warm-up and Cool-down stretches.

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Exercises

Randomly selected exrcises that feature in our training plans

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