| Title | Topic | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Make Your Private Ski Lesson Count |
A private ski lesson is a great investment, but it's not cheap. If you're going to pony up, you want to get everything you can out of it. Know what to expect and learn how to make your lesson the best. |
Intermediate, Advanced |
| Are You Ready for a Private Ski Lesson? |
Beginners usually take lessons to start. The best skiers take lessons all the time. In between is what I call the "no-lesson zone" where intermediate and advanced skiers who could benefit hugely from a lesson don't understand the benefits and get stuck at a skill plateau. |
Intermediate, Advanced |
| Downhiller's Tuck |
Everyone who has ever see a downhill race knows what the ski tuck is, but typically implementation is poor when people try it on their own. Position is everything, both for effectiveness and for not looking like, well, a fool. |
Advanced |
| Plyometric Power: Jumps for Bumps |
You need dynamic strength in the moguls, but how to get it? One of the best ways is with a series of plyometric exercises. |
Advanced |
| Skiing Steeps with a Cool Head and a Sharp Edge |
Steep slopes evoke fear in every skier (just at different angles). If you're going to ski the steeps, you need mental discipline and a good stance. |
Intermediate, Advanced |
| Skiing and Snowboarding the Trees 101 |
Skiing and boarding the woods is one of the most rewarding, challenging and peaceful types of skiing, but it also carries some additional risks. Here's a basic primer on how to stay safe and have fun. |
Intermediate, Advanced |
| The Big Huck: Getting Air without Getting Killed |
Right from the start, beginning skiers and snowboarders love to catch air. As the size of the jump increases, though, technique and basic safety considerations become more important. Here's a brief guide to staying safe with style. |
Advanced |
| Absorbing Impacts and Attacking Moguls |
Keep a nice, stacked stance when skiing the moguls and you'll reap big benefits in the bumps and the skill also translates to better skiing in other terrain as well. |
Advanced |
| Inside Job: Working Your Inside Knee for Better Carving |
A lot of people who've been skiing for a long time have trouble using their inside ski. By failing to do so, they're giving up a lot of performance. Using these simple tips, though, I helped one of my dad's friends start engaging the inside ski and move up significantly in his weekly ski bum races. Opinions differ as to how much weight should go on the inside foot in modern skiing, but give this a try and see how it feels. |
Intermediate, Advanced |