LESSON 1 - What is your Skill Level in Skiing?
In this video, I'll talk you through the ski levels, from beginner to intermediate to advanced to expert. Use this video to check your level and identify your next steps.
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Skiing is a joy and a privilege, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have it's pain points...
Our time on snow is preciously short, skiing technique is counter intuitive, quality instruction is expensive and skiing is a dangerous sport!
These are the pain points I am here to solve. Instead of struggling with all the classic errors, I'm offering a way that you can learn and understand skiing ahead of your time on the slopes so that you can avoid the common mistakes and maximise your time on snow.
The Foundations of Ski Technique
The Two Golden Rules (7 minutes) & The Silver Rule of Skiing Technique (4 minutes) - tutorials included.
LESSON 2 - Parallel Skiing 101
The 4 key concepts and the 4 best drills to help humans learn to parallel ski
LESSON 3 - Break out of the Intermediate Plateau
The 3 main ways to break out of the Intermediate Plateau and become advanced
LESSON 4 - 10 drills to progress from Intermediate to Advanced
A sequence of 10 exercises to challenge strong intermediate skiers and help build the skills and techniques to become advanced.
LESSON 5 - Fitness for Black Runs Skiers
No equipment needed ski fitness exercises preparing you for black run level skiing
LESSON 6 - Steeper Slopes
How to ski Black Runs - techniques for steeper slopes
LESSON 7 - Quick Turns
The key posture change whuch unlocks the ability to make short, quick turns and to improve your agility on skis.
LESSON 8 - A Guide to Separation
Rotational and Lateral Separation - The skills which unlock more advanced skiing.
LESSON 9 - Carving
What, when, why, where and how to carve on skis
LESSON 10 - The Art of the Round Turn
A rounded turn shape is an advanced skill which makes for a smoother ride.
LESSON 11 - How Ski Poles can help you level up
How to correctly use ski poles and benefit from their awesome powers.
LESSON 12 - Ice & Firm Snow
Learn the skills, techniques and tactics that will give you confidence on firm and icy snow conditions.
LESSON 13 - Slush
My top 5 tips for how to ski and enjoy soft slushy snow conditions - this is so much FUN!
LESSON 14 - Bumps & Moguls
Bumps and moguls are challenging for intermediate skiers - but honing your skills in the bumps is a fast track to becoming advanced.
LESSON 15 - Intro to Freestyle
How to ski in switch and to make skidded 360s.
LESSON 16 - Off-Piste
How to ski in variable snow conditions, off-piste and powder.
LESSON 17 - Jump Turns for Super Steeps
How to make quick turns when it gets REALLY steep - so you can maintain control on the hardest runs.
LESSON 18 - How to Choose Your Skis
How to choose your perfect pair of skis.
LESSON 19 - Ski-specific flexibility routine
Flexibility for skiers is an important part of getting your body ready for the slopes. Not only will it help you to avoid injury, but it will also help you to improve performance. Here's a ski-specific flexibility routine from PT & Pilates instructor Fi Pascall that you can do in less than 15 minutes.
LESSON 20 - Intro to Avalanche Awareness
An introduction to mountain safety and avalanche awareness.
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