Ski Book: Absolute beginners

Yet to go on a ski holiday? Try these 12 expert tips for skiing newbies, and tick off a ski trip packing checklist

Tips for the skiing novice

- Be the first one in the ski hire shop in the morning. It will save you a lot of time, as the rental process tends to be a slow one. Skiers tends to arrive at the same time, on the same morning - so think ahead and find the quieter times at the shop.

- Good gloves are the most important piece of clothing. For kids, you’ll ...