Ski articles
Practical notes and seasonal content from Kierunek Stok.
Góra Chełm in Myślenice: not only in winter
Góra Chełm is not only a winter slope. In spring it offers views, a walk and an active day close to Kraków.
GuidesSlope safety: what I check before we start
How to plan a ski lesson and a ski trip so safety is part of learning, not an afterthought.
GuidesHow to choose skis so the equipment helps you learn
Choose skis through your real level, lesson goal and slope conditions, not through a random size table.
GuidesSkis and boots as one set: the key equipment decision
Why skis and boots should be chosen together if the equipment is meant to help with control.
GuidesFirst steps on skis: from chaos to a safe lesson
How to prepare the first stage of learning so the student knows the goal, place and next safe step.
GuidesParallel turn technique: where the real work starts
How to understand the parallel turn as a training stage, not as one trick to learn in a weekend.
NewsAmateur ski race calendar 2025/2026: how to choose your first race
How to approach amateur ski racing without pressure and with a good preparation plan.
NewsHow to read slope conditions before a ski trip
What to check before leaving: open routes, webcams, temperature, snowfall and the real plan for the day.
NewsChecklist before a child's first ski trip
A short checklist for parents: slope, ski school, equipment, breaks and a backup plan.