Here’s how you can ski with Olympians this summer April 24, 2018 by Sam Taggart Come summertime, Momentum Ski Camps in Whistler, Canada, is the place to be. Not only does Blackcomb Glacier provide ideal skiing conditions (did someone say slush and sunshine?), Momentum attracts—and has attracted—some of the biggest names in the ski community since […]
Intro to Skiing
Intro to Skiing For beginning and nominally experienced skiers, Intro to Skiing is a comprehensive guide to equipment, on-hill coping skills, and basic ski technique from the editors of SKI Magazine and the Professional Ski Instructors of America. From how to put on gear and get on the lift to controlling your speed and steering […]
The Importance of Youth Snow Safety Education
PHOTO: Christy Pelland The Importance of Youth Snow Safety Education Kids are going into the backcountry; these are the people making sure they go prepared January 04, 2018 By Jack Foersterling Every year, our sport progresses as new ski and binding technologies emerge to enable us to go bigger and faster, while new lifts bring us to […]
Hitting the Slopes With the Wearable Ski Coach
Carv first look: Hitting the slopes with the wearable ski coach January 1, 2018 By Lee Bell We go skiing with the instructor that lives inside your ski boots ‘Tis the season to get your ski boots on, and if you’re on the lookout for a wearable that tracks your performance while out on the slopes, […]
PSIA-AASI Introduces E-Learning Course for New Instructors
PSIA-AASI Introduces “E-Learning Course for New Instructors” Tuesday, October 10, 2017 | Peter Kray PSIA-AASI’s “E-Learning Course for New Instructors” is now available, just in time to help with new-hire training and give first-year and prospective instructors an early understanding of how to succeed on snow. This e-learning course is designed as a tool to help […]
Women’s Ski Clinics
Women’s Ski Clinics, ’17-’18 OCTOBER 24, 2017 in GENERAL SKIING, SKI NEWS, WOMEN’S SKIING Getting some pointers at Okemo’s Women’s Alpine Adventures If you’re thinking about taking a women’s clinic, you’re in luck; there are plenty to choose from. They’ve pretty much become a staple in resort ski school offerings. Why? Well, a lot of women prefer learning in […]