Zurich Snowsports Club

Freestyle Fundamentals (skiing)

We’ll contact you about dates and confirm when the group size is sufficient.

Freestyle Fundamentals cover
Sport: Skiing Level: advanced Group: More Feedback (Slower paced) Participants: 4 / instructor

We'll take it slow doing the various fundamentals inside and outside the park. We'll approach jumps gradually until you're ready for air, and the instructor will spot you on your first attempts on the rails.

Objectives

  • Jumps: Approach, stacked position, correct technique for spins
  • Rails: How to do slides, staying safe
  • How to fall: Reaching the landing (jumps), rails
  • Safety explanations

Prerequisites

  • Comfortable skiing parallel on all groomed slopes (blue and red / black if available)
  • Confident controlling speed and making turns on steeper terrain without frequent stops
  • Basic experience in a terrain park (familiar with park rules, etiquette, and general safety)
  • Have tried small side hits, rollers, or beginner jumps (even if no air yet)
  • Able to ride all types of lifts comfortably (including T-bar, button, or drag lifts)