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Ski articles

Practical notes and seasonal content from Kierunek Stok.

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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.

Guides

Slope 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.

Guides

How 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.

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Skis 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.

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First 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.

Guides

Parallel 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.

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Amateur 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.

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How 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.

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Checklist before a child's first ski trip

A short checklist for parents: slope, ski school, equipment, breaks and a backup plan.