Ski Tips

Separation is key for balance and control on the slopes What is upper lower body separation? In skiing, upper-lower body separation means that your lower body– feet, legs, hips– move independently of your upper body… Read More »Upper-Lower Body Separation

Advance your skiing by mastering parallel turns When you first start skiing, it is almost inevitable that you will learn first how to snow plow down the bunny hill. The snow plow, the pizza, or… Read More »From Pizza to Parallel

Hit the bumps Mogul skiing is a big hurdle for many skiers, but it is essential to start skiing glades or even off-piste. Moguls often also form on regular ungroomed trails, so getting confident in… Read More »Learn to Ski Moguls Like a Pro

Skiing tips and exercises to help anyone carve like a pro. Carving is especially helpful in icy or steep terrain, and is essential for taking your skiing to the next level. The goal of learning… Read More »Learn to Carve

Strategies and exercises to help you stop skiing in the back seat. If you have ever taken a ski lesson or had a friend who skis attempt to give you a ski lesson, you are… Read More »Stay in the Front Seat

Pole planting is an often overlooked part of skiing technique. Many people seem to carry ski poles for decoration, or as a way to better wave at friends from across the trail. Learning to pole… Read More »Pole Plant like a Pro

Level up your skiing by practicing with flexed turn transitions. As you progress as a skier, or get into ski racing, you will eventually want to consider your transition between turns. Most recreational skiers use… Read More »Flexed Turn Transitions