Carmel, NY - When the leaves start to turn, skiers’ minds turn to winter powder. But autumn is also the time to get their bodies prepped for winter so they won’t have to nurse an injury that could have been avoided. According to The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), falls account for 75 to…
Salt Lake City, UT - A few years ago we spent a full day observing the hydration habits of recreational skiers at a mountain resort. We saw nothing. In other words, only about five percent of the people we saw were drinking anything during skiing. We also interviewed about 50 skiers, virtually all of whom…
Boulder, CO - You have all new ski equipment — shaped skis, bindings with riser plates, and the latest boots. You feel totally ready to hit the slopes. But are you? Make sure you aren’t forgetting about the most important piece in preventing ski injuries and increasing your skiing enjoyment: your physical condition. Being physically…
Creative Tips for Getting in Ski Shape During the Summer Months Taos Ski Valley, NM - It’s a tough time of year for those of us who love skiing. Our skis have been carefully tucked away and we can only rely on the sweet memories of fresh tracks to keep us cool during the hot…
5 Fool-proof Strategies for Tackling the Bumps Like a Pro Taos Ski Valley, NM - For beginners and some intermediate skiers, a face-off with a mogul run can turn a good day on the mountain into a bad one. Scary yard-sale crashes and even heated exchanges between couples are a familiar backdrop of many mogul…
Get more from skiing by building mental stamina. Think of it as crunches for your brain. Taos Ski Valley, NM - You already know that skiing requires athleticism and excellent body control. That’s why you follow your workout routine throughout the year working on stretching, core exercises, weights, balance, quickness, and cardio. Being healthy increases…
Frisco, CO - All movements require a structural base in order to generate and absorb force. This is what we call posture. Since posture is the point at which movement begins and ends, movements that begin in less-than-optimal posture may have a less-than-optimal ending. On the ski slopes, this may translate into injury. Although you…
It’s that time of year for most North Americans. Put away your skis and boards. Wax ‘em up, buckle or tie your boots, and put everything away in a clean, dry place until things get rolling again late next fall. But it’s not time to sit around and mope about it all. n First thing,…
Fernie (BC), Canada - The Backcountry: A place as dangerous as it is alluring. Countless tales of inexperienced, ill-prepared winter sports enthusiasts perishing in avalanches have previously put me off venturing outside of patrolled areas. The only avalanche knowledge I’ve previously needed was that I knew little about them and (unlike many) wasn’t prepared to…
It’s hard to believe, but the modern telemark revival has been under way for a generation – enough time to see quantum changes in gear, not to mention in awareness and attitudes. n And we have come a long way. Some old-timers may even remember that back in the early days, telemark skiers were met…
