Learning to ski in St. Moritz
When I set out to learn to ski in Switzerland I didn't expect it would actually happen. But by day two of ski school, I had moved from the magic carpet to the ski lift and was successfully skiing down hills, including the one from the ski area to the funicular station.
Don't think I didn't fall because I did. I just managed to get up every time and learn a few things along the way.
St. Moritz marked my third attempt at skiing, though attempts one and two combined equaled maybe three fairly miserable hours of total skiing.
I had three half-days of ski lessons with two other beginners on the calendar in St. Moritz. On the first day, I was questioning my decision to give skiing another try. On day two, my fear was more of a mild apprehension. By the beginning of the third day, I was getting comfortable in my ski boots.
To my surprise, I found myself enjoying skiing down hills, learning to stop, turn and manage my speed. I even figured out how to use the button lift like a pro. I'm not yet comfortable enough on my skis to really enjoy the scenery, but maybe next time.
If you've been following along on Instagram and have asked me about how to plan a similar trip, here's how you can steal my St. Moritz itinerary and create your own unforgettable Swiss ski trip. If you go, I can't wait to hear all about it.
Meanwhile, a project I'm very excited about came out while I was away. Before I took off for Switzerland, I had the most interesting conversation with Mariana Thomas, who cohosts Legacy, a podcast about aging with purpose. You can give my episode a listen here.
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Meena
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