How many ski days (a season) to really progress?

RparrWay too many factors to be able to pinpoint a specific number of days. Conditions, features, injuries, mindset etc. More is generally better though

Schoess200 days a year is not realistic without mommy and daddy flying you out to Hood for the entire summer. There is no number attached with success. It's what you do with the time you have that's important. If you're passionate about skiing, you'll go as much as you can and get better because you'll be pushing yourself naturally. Focus on fun and enjoyment. Ironically if you're having fun, you'll get a lot better faster.

FilipKolesarI was talking to a head coach of Czech freeski team and he said that the days on snow to go PRO are around 200 if you want to get both ways dub 12 and that kind of stuff. But if you want to be good to just have fun at the snowpark and do a trick lines id at least a 20-30 days and some strength training and you will get some progress.

CantdoshtYeah i feel that, of course the answer is „as many as possible“ hahaha, wondering how many ski days on average you guys get

asparagusI progress a decent amount riding chill 40 days a year so yeah 100+ of hucking your meat will get you very good or injured

CantdoshtHow many ski days a season on average do you think does it take to really progress? And get your progression on lock.

Of course it depends on the stuff you wanna learn, but do you think e.g. 10-15 days a season is enough to really get your shit down?

michael_bcIt depends on what you mean by progression.

Every day on the snow makes you a better skier.

If you do similar sports during the summer (mountain bike, surf, skate, trampoline) and have someone good to teach you, you can progress a lot during a single week on skis. But also maybe not.

- You progress the most while you are having fun, with people who push you.
- It helps to ski on glaciers during the summer or in the southern hemisphere.

10-15 days is low though. Why is the figure so low and what kind of skiing are you getting during those 10-15 days?

ReturnToMonkeyObviously more is better. But let's say you only ski like 12 days. I think it's much easier to get more progression if those 12 days are all within, say a six week period instead of through the whole five month season.

CantdoshtYep, trying to be more active in these sports in the summer.



i own a restaurant and was busy the last to years, so only getting 15ish days this season.

trying to improve next year

ReturnToMonkeyWhat kind of restaurant do you own?

Farmville420Depends. If you are actively scaring yourself every day you ride you'll get a lot better than people with double the days but stay in their comfort zone.

CantdoshtIm from germany and i actually am founder and co owner of vegan/vegetarian restaurant, i myself eat meat but we had very little options to sell meat and wanted to do something more sustainable :D (not sure if i should drop the name)
next mountain is 1h 15mins away.. right now i only work 2-3 days a week, but last 2 years were a hustle

ReturnToMonkeyThat's sick dude, vegan/veggie is a great market, I wish you great success. With that much new free time and a mountain that close, you should definitely be able to see quite a lot of improvement in your skiing in the remainder of your season!

SlowbroI progress a good amount each year and I ski about 60-80 days a season (I think). I'm not going pro or anything but I'm happy with my progress. I spend a lot of time on trampoline and rollerblading in the summer which helps a lot as well

CantdoshtSounds sick bro, do you live at the mountains or how come you get this many days?

SlowbroI live in Calgary which has a ski hill in the city. It's only about 100m but the park is solid and it's open November to April from 9-9 so lots of chances to go skiing after work.

skiermenI ski about 15 days. The problem with skiing so few days is that the beginning of the season gets "wasted" on getting back into it. I am then left with very few days to progress. Having zero athletic ability also adds to the mediocracy. 30+ is probably needed to get going.

CantdoshtHow many ski days a season on average do you think does it take to really progress? And get your progression on lock.

Of course it depends on the stuff you wanna learn, but do you think e.g. 10-15 days a season is enough to really get your shit down?

CantdoshtHow long you been doing 40 chill days

Jit.girlI’ve learned so many new tricks in one month of skiing every day. It’s not the time it’s how you spend it. Just hike the whole day and keep trying to learn new stuff. Side note if you’re having fun, things just go easier.

Dani-BIf you have limited days as many of us do, actually thinking about your skiing while you're skiing will help, as you will choose to work on weak spots vs. doing what's easiest all the time. Although I agree to not forget about fun!

Another factor is gear, and the maintenance of gear. Your gear can hold you back if its not the right tool for the job or isn't working well. Case in point, I decided to upgrade my 10+ years old carving/resort ski that I felt I had outgrown ability- and interest-wise to a stiffer and longer all mtn ski, and it showed me what I was missing out on after a few runs. The difference in edge sharpness from factory vs. hand tool sharpenings was noticeable too. Need sharp edges on the ice coast.

SlowbroI live in Calgary which has a ski hill in the city. It's only about 100m but the park is solid and it's open November to April from 9-9 so lots of chances to go skiing after work.

Schoess200 days a year is not realistic without mommy and daddy flying you out to Hood for the entire summer. There is no number attached with success. It's what you do with the time you have that's important. If you're passionate about skiing, you'll go as much as you can and get better because you'll be pushing yourself naturally. Focus on fun and enjoyment. Ironically if you're having fun, you'll get a lot better faster.

skiermenI ski about 15 days. The problem with skiing so few days is that the beginning of the season gets "wasted" on getting back into it. I am then left with very few days to progress. Having zero athletic ability also adds to the mediocracy. 30+ is probably needed to get going.

FlwrsYeah i feel you man. My first 5 days this season were so meh. Had 3 days in a row in stubai last week and could feel some things clicking. Been skiing for 20 years but am a beginner in park, so lots of new stuff to learn. Wish i started earlier

michael_bcIf you haven't considered it yet, join a camp and get coaching. These are also for adults.

- Stomp It Camps in Laax
- SASS Global Travel in Argentina or Japan.

This is a great way to force rapid progression.

FlwrsYeah i feel that, of course the answer is „as many as possible“ hahaha, wondering how many ski days on average you guys get