{"id":2652,"date":"2019-09-18T13:52:09","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T19:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.snowvalley.ca\/ski-hill\/blog\/?p=2652"},"modified":"2019-09-26T15:37:13","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T21:37:13","slug":"top-10-reasons-to-take-a-ski-snowboard-lesson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowvalley.ca\/ski-hill\/blog\/top-10-reasons-to-take-a-ski-snowboard-lesson\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons to Take a Ski\/Snowboard Lesson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TOP 10 REASONS TO TAKE A LESSON<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Skiing is \u201cscientifically\u201d proven to make you happier&nbsp;<\/strong> \u2013 Studies have shown that just 15 minutes outside in nature can seriously reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Better yet, only 45 minutes of fresh air can increase your cognitive performance. Now, just imagine the benefits you can gain from an entire day outside in Edmonton&#8217;s beautiful River Valley Park system?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Skiing is a great way to challenge yourself<\/strong>\u2013 You know the saying if it doesn\u2019t challenge you, it doesn\u2019t change you. Part of the beauty of skiing and snowboarding is that every day on the hill&nbsp;is different. Both skiing and snowboarding force you to break out of your comfort zone by trying new runs and new tricks. One of the coolest rewards of winter sports is that when we build confidence on the slopes, that confidence transfers to other areas of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at any age<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Both skiing and snowboarding are sports that are technique based, which makes them great sports to enjoy at any age. Once you learn the basic techniques, you can enjoy the thrill of the mountains well into your 90\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your social life will thank you<\/strong>&#8211; Nothing sparks a conversation, quite like being on a chairlift. Skiing and snowboarding are social sports, which makes them a great way to expand your social life and meet new people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Your heart will thank you<\/strong>\u2013 Fun fact, skiing, and snowboarding provide great full-body exercise, and a day on the mountains sure beats a day at the gym. In fact, you\u2019ll have so much fun you won\u2019t even realize you\u2019re working out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You\u2019ll fall in love with winter<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Just ask any skier what their favorite season is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Skications are the best kind of vacations<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 And with your Snow Valley Season Pass, exploring the best resorts of Western Canada&nbsp;is now more affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your Instagram feed will get a lot more love<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 You know the gram, you looking ever so cool, standing on top of a pristine piste with the glorious&nbsp;Whitemud Freeway in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Skiing and snowboarding is the best way to spend quality family time together<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 It\u2019s been said many time before, \u201cThe family that skis together, has more fun together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10.&nbsp; The Apr\u00e8s<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 After a day carving up the slopes, you know you\u2019ve earned that refreshing beverage and those nachos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And a bonus reason,&nbsp;<strong>skiing and snowboarding are just sooooo much fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re convinced check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowvalley.ca\/ski-hill\/lessons-rentals\/lesson-program.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snow School programs<\/a> to find a program that right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOP 10 REASONS TO TAKE A LESSON 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Skiing is \u201cscientifically\u201d proven to make you happier&nbsp; \u2013 Studies have shown that just 15 minutes outside in nature can seriously reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. 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