Carving and Steeps When it comes to ski performance outcomes for carving or skiing steeps, there are a lot of similarities, especially in regards to the changes in leg length covered in my last two posts. To accomplish both, you need to get to the outside ski in each turn early and us it as the

It’s Like Riding a Bike As discussed in my last post, good skiing requires you to trust your outside ski. Throughout each turn, as the inside leg shortens, the ski attached to it should feel lighter on the snow. At the same time, the outside leg that remains long and strong will feel heavier on

Find Your Rhythm – Pole Touch It’s not uncommon for people to struggle with linking turns smoothly and efficiently, especially when things get steep or conditions become challenging. Usually this results in an interruption of movement and traversing between turns, making it even harder to begin that next turn. To avoid this you have to find your

Use the Whole Ski Whether you rent or own the skis you’re on, you’ve paid good money for them. So use the whole thing! A common mistake we see skiers make is skiing in the “back seat.” By “back seat” we mean when a skier’s body mass is behind their feet while in motion. This can cause

  Skills not hills, take it slow Whether it’s your first time on skis or you’re an experienced skier, don’t rush into exceeding your skill level. There is a huge difference between “surviving” a run and “skiing” it. Don’t push yourself, or let yourself be pushed by peers, to attempt to ski something you’re not ready

  Early Season Conditions, Ski Aware Early season is typically when a resort’s snow pack is the shallowest. Conditions may differ a lot from your last day of skiing the previous season. Transitions from steep to flat and flat to steep may be more apparent than you remember on both groomed and ungroomed trails. Be

  Tune ups – not just for cars Getting in shape for ski season doesn’t end with you. Properly maintained equipment is essential for a great experience out on the slopes. It’s never too soon to make sure your gear is tuned and in safe working condition. Check your boots for excessive heel and toe

Each phase of my children’s lives brings me a different perspective on what are the essential survival skills for a skiing mom. When the kids were tiny it was the simple fact of remembering that sometimes a “ski day” meant a total of 30 minutes on snow, and then hour after hour of building Lego

After seven years as a ski parent, here are my top 10 tips for a successful family ski trip where you not only survive but also thrive on the hill. Ski trips are so much fun, but they can be terrifying to a parent. How old is old enough? What do I really need to

There is nothing worse for a beginner than to let yourself get dragged up the mountain to runs that are more advanced than your ability. Just when you are building up your confidence, you can lose it quickly! Picture this, you’ve been taking lessons and practicing your skills. You’re feeling pretty good about yourself. Your