Torah’s Tips For First Timers
Posted on 2 May, 2018
We caught up with Olympic Gold and Silver medallist snowboarder Torah Bright to talk about her top tips for those of you have never been to Thredbo or the snow before. Torah knows Thredbo like the back of her hand! Having grown up learning how to shred here, she’s dropped some useful tips to maximise your stoke in Thredbo this winter.
First Time?
Let me tell you right now…you won’t regret a winter mission to the snow. Hitting the road to escape the city for a few days with friends and shredding up the slopes is why I love winter! Not to mention diving head first into a fun afternoon of après and boogie…
First Timer Specials for Everyone
Thredbo offers some great packages and deals for new comers to the snow! You don’t need to worry about a thing with these awesome packages that include:
- Accommodation
- Lift pass
- Daily group lessons (2 hours for adults)
- Rental skis, boots and poles or snowboard and boots
You just show up and enjoy learning how to shred!
Click here to check out the packages on offer now.
Stretch, Stretch & Stretch!
Like with any new sport, muscles that haven’t been used for a while are for sure going to get sore – that goes for the mini-shredders too. Before you head down, plan out a couple of stretches to do each day to get prepped. Easiest way to do this is get your Yoga on!
Go See the Gear Gurus
If your gear ain’t good, you’re not going to be much better! The dudes and gals over at the retail shop will hook you up with the best ski and board gear and have it all properly fitted for maximum shred enjoyment. These guys are my lifesavers when I arrive back for another season…#comfortiskey
Take a lesson…I did!
I learnt how to shred here! I really recommend taking a lesson or two, even just one to get you up and going…it will give you confidence and skills to progress quickly and enjoy shredding the mountain that much more.
Don’t Forget to Slip-Slop-Slap
The sun can be deceiving in the Snowy Mountains; it actually reflects up to four times as much from the snow as it does from sand. Slip-slop-slap and you’ll avoid the burn and the almighty goggle tan. Winter goal is to avoid something like the below haha!
Be Stoked!
The snow is a rad place, so make sure you get out there with a big smile on your face and enjoy it….no better way to do it! Take plenty of photos, throw a few snowballs, build a snowman and enjoy the shred…nothing better than a stoke filled day at the snow!
Come Shred With Me…
If your under 18 and love shredding as much as I do, make sure you come and attend my event; The Torah Bright Mini Shred! Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy my favourite day during the Aussie winter season. My best friends, who happen to be some of the best snow athletes in the world all come and help me out to teach all the mini-shredders how to progress and get stoked on the snow. Click here to find out more and register now! It’s free as well ?
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Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 60,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.
