Harbin is a frigid city in winter. It has many excellent skiing resorts cater to different level skiers. If you've never been skiing before or you're a beginner skier, you may not know where to go to skiing, what to wear, or even where to start. Here are tips for a first time skier.

Find a Ski Resort with Beginner Terrain

In Harbin, most ski resorts offer trails for beginners, there's no need to head out to an expert ski resort for your first time skiing, for example, the Yabuli Ski Resort, it is also has trails for beginners but far away from Harbin City (about 197 km).

Rent Skis

In some Harbin ski resorts, all their rental shops would give you skis that suit your ability, but their height is the key. Make sure they are 20-30cm shorter than your height - shorter skis are easier to turn! If you find the front of your skis keep crossing while you ski, then go back to the rental shop and ask for some shorter ones!

Rent Boots

The biggest problem that the beginners face is cold feet. Or cut off circulation. It is because the boots you are using are not fit for you. Maybe rental boots are uncomfortable so your mission is to try to find a pair that feel relatively comfortable but snug! Boots should allow you to wiggle your toes, but it should not allow you to turn your foot side-to-side within it. Try several pairs of boots at your first time - not every boot marked the same size is actually the same size. Find the boot that fit you.

Glasses

prevent the light and cold wind.

Gloves

Ski gloves should be cold-proof and impervious to water.

Socks

Skiing boots are relatively warm. Very warm. Do Not wear very thick socks or more than one pairs in your boots. Otherwise you'll lose circulation, and then your feet will feel cold.

Clothing

Do NOT wear jeans, or sweatpants. You will be falling down in snow, and even if it is cold enough to be dry snow, some of it will stick to you and melt. If you get wet, it's over. There's no chance to stay warm. At least wear shells (nylon waterproof pants with no padding or insulation). Your jacket and gloves should also be waterproof. To keep warm you have to wear right amount of clothing, and keep moving.

Friends

For the beginners, it is the most important decision. Find someone with you for your first skiing experience.

Take a Lesson

Most of the ski resorts in Harbin have their own skimeisters. Investing in a simple ski lesson is necessary, even if your friends ski and want to teach you. Make sure to specify that you are a beginner skier with no (or little) experience on the slopes.

Stay Safe

Ski with caution and work hard to stay in control. During your lesson, make it a point to listen to your instructor, because later, you can practice what you've learned on your own time. However, don't push yourself too hard - on your first day, it's best to stick to terrain that you know you can handle.

Stay Hydrated and Get a Snack

Because you're working new muscles, it's easy to get tired easily. Stopping to get a drink or a snack is very important for your safety.

Getting involved

Skiing is a massive confidence sport though, so take your time learning and don't rush straight up to the top of the mountain, because getting out of control and stacking it at high speed can put people off.