How to Hockey Stop when Skiing

Probably the most important thing for skiing beginners to learn is how to Hockey stop. This is when your skis quickly turn sideways with your skis and body at the same time and create friction with the snow to slow your skis down at the same angle as the hill. The steeper the hill the more of an angle you will have to use in order to stop. It will take lots of practice and full commitment when doing it in order to master this and you may fall a few times when first trying it.

Here is what it looks like. Slow the video speed down in order to get a closer look.