| Title | Topic | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Four Drills to Ski Beyond Blues |
You're feeling pretty good on the blue runs, but still not putting it together for the harder ones. Here are four drills to give extra challenge on the blues and get you ready for the blacks. |
Intermediate |
| Strong Double Poling for Efficiency |
A slight downhill is a great chance to get some speed and distance for cheap, but many beginner and intermediate skiers waste the opportunity because of inefficient double-poling. Some tips on getting a stronger poling motion. |
Intermediate |
| Top Gun Edge Release |
Step into the pilot's seat so you can fly on skis. Imagining your hands to be on the flight controller, you can learn to use more subtle movements to get your turns started and make a smoother turn. |
Intermediate |
| 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 |
| Easing into Carving with Garlands |
Garlands, a wavy traverse across the slope, are the standard way that ski instructors get students to start in with a carved turn (among other uses). Here's a quick primer on how to run yourself through a basic garland progression. |
Intermediate |