It’s Never Too Late (or Early!) to Learn to Ski

The Downhill Ski Resort Offers Lessons For Beginners Of Every Age

By CYNTHIA CENDREDA

Photos by KYLIE PAPSON

The older you get, the harder it can be to step out of your comfort zone. This is especially true of learning new things. Somewhere in adulthood, your inner pragmatist takes over to remind you that the risk may not necessarily be worth the reward. So why learn to ski as an adult? While it may be true that extreme skiing is not for the faint of heart, recreational skiing offers something for everyone. And with countless benefits for your health and well-being – even at the beginner level – it makes stepping out of your comfort zone and into a pair of ski boots well worth the effort.

Whether you want to keep up with your kids or find a passion all your own, the affordable prices and friendly faces at the Downhill Ski Resort can help you to gain the confidence to hit the slopes in no time.

The Best Place to Begin

Widely recognized as “the best place to begin,” Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort’s wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes and gentle terrain offer a very welcoming vibe. With private and group lessons, ski and snowboard programs for adults and children as young as 3 years old, enthusiastic staff and a fully equipped rental shop, the resort is the ideal place to learn.

For Camy Bretin, a vibrant 20-something from Southern California who had recently relocated to Tahoe Donner full-time, learning (or re-learning) to ski was at the top of her list of upcoming winter activities. “When I was younger, my family and I would go to Big Bear in the winter where I used to take group ski lessons with my siblings and other kids. However, the last time I properly skied was in 2011, so I’m basically starting from scratch,” says Bretin.

Opting for a semi-private three-hour lesson, the ample time and personalized

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