And getting back up can besuperawkward and challenging.

Every season, she averages 140 days on the mountain getting her turns inoccasional falls included.

If not, look for help, and have someone find the nearest Ski Patrol member.

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When you stand up, you dont want to slide downhill, Grover explains.

The goal is to get your hands in front of you.

Tighten your core and focus on your core strength here, almost like a crunch, then pump it.

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If its just not working…

Another option is always to take off your uphill ski.

On a snowboard, get into toe-side position

Snowboarding is a bit easier post-fall.

The same rules apply for realigning your snowboard at a 90-degree angle to the bottom of the hill.

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Grover then tells her students to get into in a toe-side position.

Dont be embarrassed

Although they can be disorienting, tumbles are something to embrace.

While youre at it, book a lesson with the pros ready to teach you how its done.

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