Technique
Tree Wells: What Are They?
Here in the US upper Midwest we do not face the deep-powder-snow danger known as tree wells. Our chief danger is the crash ranging from trivial to the ultimate. However, out West there are two […]
Technique
Skiing
Ski Better with these Off-Beat Tips
Ski Better with these Off-Beat Tips[/caption]There are a number of standard methods we use to ski better, such as: ski often, hire instructors, or take lessons. There are other ways to become a better skier and I present them to you here. None of these entirely replaces competent instruction but they can help to make your time with an instructor more fruitful!
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Skiing
Cheaper Skiing Begins NOW!
We all know skiing can be a pricey sport to participate in. You have to buy winter gear, the ski boots, the skis, the helmet, the goggles, etc. It adds up quickly and then you […]
Competition
Cristian Deville and his Bucking Bronco
One benefit of carving is firmer grip on all sorts of snow conditions and the other benefit of carving is that it allows you to add speed above and beyond what gravity allows for. It […]
Skiing
Can Snowboarders Add Speed?
It is well known that alpine skiers utilizing proper technique and timing can increase their speed beyond what gravity provides. The sequence involves carved turns and the transition from one set of edges to the […]