For some of us winter conjures up images of apples, popcorn and hot chocolate served up in front of a roaring fireplace and that white stuff out the window can stay right where it is.

The flip side to that idyllic picture are the hardier souls who keep checking The Weather Channel to find out when and where the best snow will be falling.

If you are amongst the former group and have always wondered about the sport of skiing then youre in the right place.

Theres more than one reason why so skiing has become such a wonderful activity.

Not only does it get us off of our collective derrieres its fun AND good for you too! Yep, who would have thunk it?

If youve ever considered taking up skiing or even if youre a beginning skier theres something for everybody in Skiing for Fun and Fitness.

What you need is a little education.

Its not that difficult to learn how to ski. Just about anyone can learn the basics and you can get started right away! Before you know it youll be hitting the bunny slopes and graduating on to bigger and better slopes.

Now, we dont profess that Skiing for Fun and Fitness will prepare you for Olympic competition but it will certainly give you and your family all the information you need to get started!

Heres a sample of whats inside the digital pages of Skiing for Fun and Fitness:


Basics for Beginners
About basic position
Walking and gliding
How to turn in place
What is schussing
What is sidestepping
The Right Skis
Cross Country
Downhill
Boots and Bindings
Grips and Poles
Cross Country Skiing - Part 1
Should you take lessons
Diagonal stride
Skiing without poles
Glide
Using the poles
Double polling
Cross Country Skiing - Part 2
Skiing uphill
Herringbone
Sidestepping
Traverse and traverse sidestep
Kick turn
Cross Country Skiing - Part 3
Downhill stance
Snowplow or wedge
Waterglass
Step turn
Sideslip
Tuck
Cross Country Skiing - Part 4
Back country skiing
Trail skiing
Steep slopes
Deep powder
Skiing with a backpack
Overnight packs
Hut skiing


And that is just scratching the surface. We havent even begun to touch on Downhill Skiing, Racing and more!

For those folks who do not have a clue about the difference between schussing and sidestepping and really have a need to know, then Skiing for Fun and Fitness is the perfect learning guide.

The section about family skiing is especially significant.

Skiing is the perfect past time for people who are desirous of creating a closer family experience. Theres no better way to do just that while having great fun and improving fitness for the entire family!

Dont wait another minute. Grab your copy of Skiing for Fun and Fitness and start planning your first family fun outing!