Skiing has been a passion of mine since I started when I was two years old. I came to love the sport and started racing at the age of 9. Unfortunately i had a bad accident and broke my back so I am unable to race due to the danger however I picked up ski instructing instead and that has led to some great parties and overseas travel experiences.
Skiing is a very fun and easy sport to pick up, it doesn't require much athletic skill however it
is physically demanding. It can be a rather costly sport however the fun gained is well worth it.
Skiing has gone through many transitions from first starting on long, straight skis made of wood to
short carbon fibre skis with edges and a wooden core. It is a sport than can be carried out all around the world
with many different countries offering different skiing experiences. New Zealand in paritcular has many different
mountains catering for different skill levels and demands.Below is a table of a selection of the mountains in New
Zealand showing the skill level.
| Ski Area | Skill level |
|---|---|
| Treble Cone | Most difficult |
| Cardrona | Medium |
| Whakapapa | All round |
| Tekino | beginners |