Let’s face it, skiing trees can be daunting and a bit scary. Trees are much denser than we are and don’t jump out of the way if we pick a wrong line. That’s why it’s important to mentally prepare for tree skiing just as much as you physically prepare. On the next pages, we have some tips.

Mental Tips from Daron

A strong mental approach will help you feel more comfortable skiing everything—especially skiing trees.

My first tip is simple imagery where you can see yourself skiing a fun, smooth line through the trees while staying in control. If you know the exact terrain and snow conditions...