As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on another great year on the snow and looking ahead to the new year with fresh goals focused on improving our skiing.
Over the course of a ski season, it’s easy to fall into familiar patterns. You ski the same way on the same runs, without giving much thought to technique or progression. Real improvement on the snow doesn’t come from skiing tougher pistes or covering more kilometres every day; it comes from building simple habits that make each day on the mountain more enjoyable.
We’ve put together five practical ski habits that you can build into your everyday routine this season, whether you’re skiing regularly in the Three Valleys or heading out for a short trip.
1. Ski The Same Run More Than Once
Constantly skiing different slopes in the Three Valleys feels very productive (and as the largest ski area in the world, the opportunities are endless), but it makes it harder to notice real changes in your skiing.
Repeating the same run gives you consistency. You’ll start to feel differences in balance, timing and edge control because the terrain stays the same. Instead of adapting to something new every run, you can focus on what you’re doing.
One run, several laps, that’s where the real improvement happens.
2. End The Day When You Feel Your Focus Drop
Most skiing mistakes happen when your concentration fades, not when your muscles are tired.
When focus drops, technique follows and that’s when bad habits creep in and injuries happen. Ending the day with energy still in the tank isn’t a missed opportunity; it means you finish on good habits rather than reinforcing poor ones.
Better skiing comes from control and consistency, not skiing on autopilot.
3. Film One Run A Day
You don’t need constant video analysis, but asking a friend to film a short run on your phone can make a big difference.
Seeing yourself ski reveals patterns and details you can’t always feel while you’re moving – stance, timing, body position, balance. Once you’ve watched it back, even a small adjustment can make your skiing smoother and more controlled on the next run.
One video, one clear focus – then ski with that in mind.
4. Warm Up Properly At Home And On The Snow
A good ski day starts before you click into your bindings.
A brief warm-up at home helps increase blood flow and mobility, improving your body’s movement on the snow and reducing the risk of injury. Once you’re on the mountain, start on easier terrain. Focus on balance, rhythm and flowing turns before adding speed or power.
Your first run sets the tone for the entire day. Treat it as preparation, not just another run.
5. Finish With One Intentional Lap
Instead of squeezing in ‘one more run’ at the end of the day, choose a final lap with purpose.
Controlled turns, good rhythm and full focus.
Ending the day skiing well reinforces good habits and leaves your body and mind in a better place for your next day on the mountain, whether that’s tomorrow or next week.
What This Means For Your Skiing
Improvement isn’t complicated, but it does require consistency.
These habits don’t require extra days on the snow, perfect conditions, or more advanced pistes. They’re about how you approach the slopes you already ski. Over time, small adjustments in your skiing technique can lead to noticeable improvements in control, confidence and consistency.
Ski often, ski with intention, ski well.