Going to Flachau in Feb and I'm a bag of nerves

1) As per above don't ski with partner, as will ruin holiday for both of you.
2) If you don't already; take up a sport or do some form of group exercise class as this will give you confidence, and control of your body.
3) If you really don't enjoy it then why ski? Snow shoeing, cross country skiing, walking, swimming, indoor climbing, spa, gym etc. Just enjoy the buzz of being in a ski town, each much better food than on the mountain and relax. I spent a whole season injured and didn't really miss skiing as knew my body wasn't ready, did however enjoy scenery, coffee and croissants. If skiing is your square peg and is actually ruining your holiday then I would just not bother.

Ranchero_1979 wrote:1) As per above don't ski with partner, as will ruin holiday for both of you.
2) If you don't already; take up a sport or do some form of group exercise class as this will give you confidence, and control of your body.
3) If you really don't enjoy it then why ski? Snow shoeing, cross country skiing, walking, swimming, indoor climbing, spa, gym etc. Just enjoy the buzz of being in a ski town, each much better food than on the mountain and relax. I spent a whole season injured and didn't really miss skiing as knew my body wasn't ready, did however enjoy scenery, coffee and croissants. If skiing is your square peg and is actually ruining your holiday then I would just not bother.

good points above, my wife did confess that she initially only came skiing because it was something i liked and was not really enjoying it. we then discovered she had weird feet and needed major custom foot beds. once we fixed that she she began to enjoy herself. she still generally gets lessons on her own in the morning as there is a big gap in ability and we enjoy the afternoons together. bottom line is its meant to be fun and if you don't like it don't do it but make sure its not because you are not comfortable with your equipment.