How To Ski Backwards - Ski tricks

Discover all the secrets and the technique to perfect ski tricks like skiing backwards.The season has arrived and for ski lovers there is really nothing more exciting.

Are you ready to show off the coolest ski tricks this season? Let's discover the secrets on how to learn to ski backwards. It is good to remember that ski tricks are not recommended for beginners. To venture into the fabulous world of ski tricks you need to master skiing and lots of practice.

Basic rules

For all the ski tricks, the rule is that practice is everything and it is necessary to do so slowly step by step. Remember: rushing it does not help. Improving the switch ski technique takes time and patience.

But what are the basic rules to keep in mind when we want to start practicing skiing backwards? Let's start with the basics and see what are the mistakes to avoid in order to master this trick.

First of all for skiing backwards we must first know how to master traditional skiing forward, including carving and turnes. Skiing backwards is a really cool trick to learn!




Learning how to ski backwards will open up a whole new world of ski tricks. To begin, it is advisable to find a terrain with little slope, almost flat, where you can start practicing without risking to gain too much speed. Always remember that prudence comes first. Always.

Once we find the right slope we can begin to take the first steps. When we start to slowly slide backwards it is essential to start carving immediately to avoid finding with your skis straight downhill.

We advise you to practice on both sides so as to be able to turn both right and left.