Confidence is Key Why Returning Skiers Often Develop a fear of Skiing An Unexpected Feeling Many of my clients describe almost exactly the same moment. They're standing at the top of the mountain—often here in the Arlberg—looking down the slope. The scenery is breath-taking, the snow is perfect, and yet something feels different. A feeling appears that wasn't there before. Uncertainty. Hesitation. Sometimes, very real fear. Fear of Skiing. What makes this so confusing is the thought that...

The right breathing can help to calm down. There is a moment that many skiers know well. You are standing at the top of the slope. You want to start skiing. But suddenly everything feels different. Your body reacts before your mind has time to think. Your legs become tense. Your breathing becomes shallow. Your movements feel stiff and hesitant. Many people describe this experience simply as fear. From a physiological perspective, however, something more specific is happening: Your nervous...

Even though next winter may still feel far away, summer is the perfect time to work on overcoming mental blocks on slopes. Many skiers know this moment. You sre at the top of the slope. Visibility is good. Conditions are stable. Objectively, everything seems fine. And yet something changes inside your body. Your legs become stiff. Your gaze becomes restless. Movements lose their natural flow. What usually follows is a very common interpretation: “I can’t do it anymore.”“I’ve lost my...