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 … Continue reading Train Your Brain
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 … Continue reading Posture and Balance for Skiers
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, … Continue reading How to Beat Those Off-Season Blues
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 … Continue reading Exploring White Thunder
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 … Continue reading Telemark Resurgence Continues
Old man winter—old person winter, if you want to be contempo about it—is here like we haven’t had in many years. I have to say that it’s been the most exciting winter sports season in recent memory. Not only has the weather been fabulous, but I’ve seen more variety on the slopes than ever before. … Continue reading Get In Shape for the Slopes
This lesson will help you learn to make short turns using low-effort, simple movements. n In ski turns, each of your feet plays a different role. One foot is the stance foot – you balance primarily on this foot, and it supports most of your weight. The other foot is the free foot – it … Continue reading Learn Short Turns to Access More Terrain