Administrator's note: This has been split from a separate topic about Snowbird 1/5/2007 (http://www.firsttracksonline.com/boards ... php?t=2593) relating techniques discussed in Kristen Ulmer's "Ski to Live" clinic.
"there were some nuggets to glean for managing fear while skiing"
Tell us more about this Marc.
Also, this statement leads to the question: "When do you experience fear?" After more than 3 decades of skiing, I don't know that I do anymore. About the only thing that gives me pause anymore is when I unexpectedly cliff out. But I wouldn't say I feel "fear" in these situations, because I've no problem with returning the way I came if the drop or other conditions warrant it. Of course, there are more conditions that "warrant" retreat at 40 then when I was in my 20's.
How about the rest of you: How and when do you experience/deal with fear when skiing?
"there were some nuggets to glean for managing fear while skiing"
Tell us more about this Marc.
Also, this statement leads to the question: "When do you experience fear?" After more than 3 decades of skiing, I don't know that I do anymore. About the only thing that gives me pause anymore is when I unexpectedly cliff out. But I wouldn't say I feel "fear" in these situations, because I've no problem with returning the way I came if the drop or other conditions warrant it. Of course, there are more conditions that "warrant" retreat at 40 then when I was in my 20's.
How about the rest of you: How and when do you experience/deal with fear when skiing?