11/04/2026
The moment you get scared while skiing, you are probably make this ONE big mistake. ❄️
Ever notice that when you get nervous skiing, your body automatically wants to sit back and get away from the slope?
There’s actually a reason for that!
When fear kicks in, our body’s natural fight-or-flight response takes over. And for most skiers, FLIGHT wins.
In skiing, that often means shifting your weight toward the tails of your skis (aka getting in the back seat) to create distance between yourself and whatever is intimidating you. Many people also revert to this position when they are focused on skiing fast (and potentially trying to keep up with their group) and therefore losing their strong form in the process.
Here’s the problem: That instinctive reaction is actually doing the OPPOSITE of what you need to stay in control. It can make it harder to turn, harder to manage your speed, and can even cause you to accelerate.
Yikes! 😳
So how do you break the cycle?
🎿 Check out this simple drill you can practice on flat ground (even without your skis on!) and then take to the hill to retrain your body’s response to fear.
The goal? Stop reacting to the fear, get forward, take control, and SLAY that run. 🔥
✨ Stay tuned for more tips on understanding this theory, building confidence, and becoming a stronger, more aggressive, in-control skier on ALL types of terrain and in ALL conditions.
✨ Want to learn in person from ꜱʜᴀɴɴᴏɴ ꜱᴋᴏᴜʀᴀꜱ ᴍᴀʜʀᴇ? Head to www.girlswithgrit.fit for upcoming clinics, camps, and private lesson availability!
👇 SAVE THIS REEL for your next ski day and TAG a friend who you want to work on this with. 😉
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