Mastering the ski slopes in Engelberg, Switzerland

Learning how to ski was a steep learning curve for Eoghan O’Sullivan in Engelberg.

Mastering the ski slopes in Engelberg, Switzerland

I don’t remember falling this often when I was learning to ride a bike. Turn left — fall. Lean right — fall. Stop — fall intentionally because those tree trunks in the distance look a little too close for comfort.

Maybe they should introduce stabilisers for skis. It would make life a lot easier for people still coming to grips with the sport of leaning-slightly-forward-while-going-downhill.

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