Ski group and technical homogeneity

I get that question all the time; “we're a group of friends, we love to ski, but one of us isn't too aggressive, is a bit fearful, and is afraid that he won't keep up with us all; what should we do?” Well the answer is rather simple.

Place that person in a class lesson, that's right, with the ski school, at a level that is comfortable enough so the experience can be fun during each day of the stay. There still will be plenty of time to socialize the rest of the day with the remainder of the gang.

If there's any fear in sight, never force a person into doing things that are too hard or too scary on a pair of skis. Always err by staying on the safer side, by doing more easy stuff, fun descents, at a level that is a comfortable notch below that individual's ability.

Then, and only then, will mileage and sheer pleasure work wonders in awaking and advancing the ski abilities of that friend!