Snow skiing is probably the fastest you will ever go without an engine. It's a really exhilarating feeling skiing down a glorious mountainside, with only the sound of your skis cutting through the ice.

It's certainly not easy, though, so I started out with some basic lessons on the kiddies slope down in the village.

My instructor, Marten, is in red on the right hand side.

This the training slope I first practiced on. The standing ski lift on the left is really awesome - you get to ski (and fall) back up the mountain as well.

You're going to spend a lot of time in the snow, especially for the first few days. It was my first time in the snow, though, so I was loving it.

First day of training over - time for schnitzel and beer!

In part 2 we'll be heading up the mountain for more falling practice!

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