The Skier's Blog July 27, 2022 Steep vs Deep – Turn ShapeAdvanced Maneuvers, Environmental, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library, Skiing X-Factors, Tactical, Uncategorized SkiNerdSnow tends to sluff off steeper slopes and they often become wind scoured, so although there is some loose snow Read More Steep vs Deep – Turn Shape April 22, 2022 Loading, Deflection & Angular Momentum to Maximize Ski PerformanceSkiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdLoading & Deflection Loading of a ski could simply refer to the snow pushing against it. Maximum forces typically build towards Read More Loading, Deflection & Angular Momentum to Maximize Ski Performance January 4, 2022 Get Some Grit – To Reach Your Skiing GoalsPsychological HelenTraining for skiing should be fun, after all it’s still skiing! But sometimes we can go down a training black Read More Get Some Grit – To Reach Your Skiing Goals May 30, 2021 Short Turns – Rhythmically LinkedAdvanced Maneuvers, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library, Skiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdWhen I think about short turns, rhythm is an objective that immediately comes to mind. But linking turns rhythmically isn’t Read More Short Turns – Rhythmically Linked March 17, 2021 Shoot for the Moon… And Ski A Round Turn Shape To Get ThereSkiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdThere’s nothing like fresh corduroy first thing in the morning. Not only does the silky consistency feel great to slice Read More Shoot for the Moon… And Ski A Round Turn Shape To Get There February 23, 2021 7 Simple Ski Moves For Nearly Every TurnPhysiological, Ski Teaching, Ski Technique SkiNerdOkay, so maybe there’s more than 7 moves in all of skiing if you want to get geeky about it, Read More 7 Simple Ski Moves For Nearly Every Turn January 16, 2021 Patience For Powder – Tips & Tactics for Skiing Fresh SnowAdvanced Maneuvers, Environmental, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library, Tactical SkiNerdEverybody loves skiing powder. Okay, everybody loves the idea of skiing powder, but many actually find it a struggle. Here Read More Patience For Powder – Tips & Tactics for Skiing Fresh Snow December 1, 2020 Beginner Skiing Progression – Basic Mobility And The First Moves On Snow.Novice Maneuvers, Skiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdOkay, so we’ve got most of our gear on and made our way over to the bunny Slope. Once you Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Basic Mobility And The First Moves On Snow. November 6, 2020 The Foggy Goggles Guide For New SkiersEquipment SkiNerdSkiing is a pretty active sport, and with all that exercise you’ll be getting hot and steamy... and so will Read More The Foggy Goggles Guide For New Skiers November 5, 2020 What to Wear Skiing? A Beginners GuideEquipment SkiNerdIt’s cold out there on the mountain. Let’s get dressed for your first day of skiing? The main goal is to Read More What to Wear Skiing? A Beginners Guide October 28, 2020 Beginner Skiing Progression – Situational Stem TurnsNovice Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdObjective:Situational Stem Turns can be used as part of a progression for novice skiers to move towards parallel turns, or Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Situational Stem Turns October 28, 2020 Beginner Skiing Progression – Wide Track ParallelNovice Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdObjectives:Wide Track parrallel can be a good option for novice skiers to progress from a wedge towards their first parallel Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Wide Track Parallel August 8, 2020 Simplifying Skill Assessment for SkiingDiagnostics & Skill Assessment, Ski Teaching SkiNerdSometimes ski instructors get caught up giving feedback simply because that's what they are expected to do. But to offer Read More Simplifying Skill Assessment for Skiing June 6, 2020 Get a Grip, Decide When to Slip and Manage Your Turn ShapeSki Technique SkiNerdWithout grip, you won't change direction. If your objective is to carve cleans tracks. You'll need to eliminate any sideways slippage Read More Get a Grip, Decide When to Slip and Manage Your Turn Shape June 6, 2020 Carving Clean TracksSkiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdCarving clean tracks is an easily measured objective. You can simply look back at the marks left by your skis Read More Carving Clean Tracks January 2, 2020 The Gravity Dance – Physics 101 For Ski BumsSki Technique SkiNerdSkiing is all about manipulating forces...Gravity, Momentum & The Ground Reaction Force:Gravity is the universal force that pulls two objects Read More The Gravity Dance – Physics 101 For Ski Bums December 3, 2019 Intermediate Plus… Short RadiusAdvanced Maneuvers, Intermediate Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdAdvancing beyond the intermediate plateau requires the confidence to increase speed and difficulty of terrain. At this point many people Read More Intermediate Plus… Short Radius December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – Linked Wedge TurnsNovice Maneuvers SkiNerdNow that a skier can turn both ways... it's time to start linking turns together and exploring the mountain. Most Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Linked Wedge Turns December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – Isolated Wedge TurnsNovice Maneuvers SkiNerdIt's often easiest for a skiers first turns on snow to be done one at a time... typically in a Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Isolated Wedge Turns December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – Braking PlowNovice Maneuvers SkiNerdThe ‘Braking Plow’ (AKA. a Snowplow / Wedge / Stem / Pizza / Pie... or any other triangle analogy) is Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Braking Plow December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – The Gliding Straight RunNovice Maneuvers SkiNerdIt's your first day on skis! You've figured out how to get your gear on and shuffle around on the Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – The Gliding Straight Run December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – Getting Out On Snow & Getting Used To The GearEquipment, Novice Maneuvers SkiNerdA first time skier often feels like they've just stepped off their space ship onto an alien planet. Ski boots Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Getting Out On Snow & Getting Used To The Gear April 10, 2019 Wild+United Ski FitPhysiological, Training & Skill Development The S8 InternsA couple of weeks ago, we, the Section 8 Interns, had the opportunity to join a ski-fit class in a Read More Wild+United Ski Fit March 14, 2019 Preventing ACL Injuries in SkiingPhysiological Lissa FraserPreventing Knee Injuries in Skiing By Lissa Fraser MScPT Registered Physiotherapist, recreational skier and owner of Fresh Tracks Physiotherapy All Read More Preventing ACL Injuries in Skiing July 5, 2018 Perception vs RealityTraining & Skill Development SkiNerdIs your training regimen actually making you ski better? Improving your ski technique can be tough without an instructor… but Read More Perception vs Reality February 15, 2018 Hip Flexibility in SkiingPhysiological SamHave you ever tried to learn some specific ski technique but was unable to perform it no matter how much Read More Hip Flexibility in Skiing November 24, 2017 Slushy Bumps – Various Turn ShapesAdvanced Maneuvers, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdThis old Piste to Peak Volume 2 teaser shows some seriously slushy spring bump skiing filmed one May day on Read More Slushy Bumps – Various Turn Shapes November 24, 2017 Carving – Various Turn ShapesAdvanced Maneuvers, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library, Uncategorized SkiNerdThis demonstration video may appear to be a shameless promotion for Piste to Peak Volume #3. That's because this is Read More Carving – Various Turn Shapes November 10, 2017 There’s nothing wrong with your ski technique…Ski Demonstration Library, Ski Technique, Skiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerd...unless of course you want something else to happen!Technique isn't about looking pretty or trying to match some technical model Read More There’s nothing wrong with your ski technique… October 16, 2017 Basic ParallelIntermediate Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdReferred to by many “Medium Parallel” or "Intermediate Parallel" this is a good goal for anyone wishing to cruise a Read More Basic Parallel October 2, 2017 Skiing in a White OutEnvironmental, Skiing X-Factors, Tactical SkiNerdEverybody would prefer to ski on a beautiful blue bird day... but you just spent 3 hours driving to the Read More Skiing in a White Out October 2, 2017 Are your ski boots helping you be a bad ass skier… or a bad skier?Equipment, Skiing X-Factors SkiNerdI get made fun of a lot in the snow school locker room because I'm constantly tinkering with my boots. Read More Are your ski boots helping you be a bad ass skier… or a bad skier? October 2, 2017 Ski Tuning & Maintenance Issues that Affect Your PerformanceEquipment, Skiing X-Factors SkiNerdIf symptoms indicate, be on the lookout for any of these ski tuning issues that may be a contributing factor.Dull Read More Ski Tuning & Maintenance Issues that Affect Your Performance October 2, 2017 Perfect PolesEquipment, Skiing X-Factors SkiNerdThere's all sorts of marketing magic out there trying to convince you to spend hundreds of dollars on the latest Read More Perfect Poles October 2, 2017 Ski Design 101Equipment, Skiing X-Factors SkiNerdVariations in ski design affect the ski's performance. If you're unfamiliar, here's the basics...Ski Length: Shorter skis tend to be more Read More Ski Design 101 Load More
July 27, 2022 Steep vs Deep – Turn ShapeAdvanced Maneuvers, Environmental, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library, Skiing X-Factors, Tactical, Uncategorized SkiNerdSnow tends to sluff off steeper slopes and they often become wind scoured, so although there is some loose snow Read More Steep vs Deep – Turn Shape
April 22, 2022 Loading, Deflection & Angular Momentum to Maximize Ski PerformanceSkiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdLoading & Deflection Loading of a ski could simply refer to the snow pushing against it. Maximum forces typically build towards Read More Loading, Deflection & Angular Momentum to Maximize Ski Performance
January 4, 2022 Get Some Grit – To Reach Your Skiing GoalsPsychological HelenTraining for skiing should be fun, after all it’s still skiing! But sometimes we can go down a training black Read More Get Some Grit – To Reach Your Skiing Goals
May 30, 2021 Short Turns – Rhythmically LinkedAdvanced Maneuvers, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library, Skiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdWhen I think about short turns, rhythm is an objective that immediately comes to mind. But linking turns rhythmically isn’t Read More Short Turns – Rhythmically Linked
March 17, 2021 Shoot for the Moon… And Ski A Round Turn Shape To Get ThereSkiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdThere’s nothing like fresh corduroy first thing in the morning. Not only does the silky consistency feel great to slice Read More Shoot for the Moon… And Ski A Round Turn Shape To Get There
February 23, 2021 7 Simple Ski Moves For Nearly Every TurnPhysiological, Ski Teaching, Ski Technique SkiNerdOkay, so maybe there’s more than 7 moves in all of skiing if you want to get geeky about it, Read More 7 Simple Ski Moves For Nearly Every Turn
January 16, 2021 Patience For Powder – Tips & Tactics for Skiing Fresh SnowAdvanced Maneuvers, Environmental, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library, Tactical SkiNerdEverybody loves skiing powder. Okay, everybody loves the idea of skiing powder, but many actually find it a struggle. Here Read More Patience For Powder – Tips & Tactics for Skiing Fresh Snow
December 1, 2020 Beginner Skiing Progression – Basic Mobility And The First Moves On Snow.Novice Maneuvers, Skiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdOkay, so we’ve got most of our gear on and made our way over to the bunny Slope. Once you Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Basic Mobility And The First Moves On Snow.
November 6, 2020 The Foggy Goggles Guide For New SkiersEquipment SkiNerdSkiing is a pretty active sport, and with all that exercise you’ll be getting hot and steamy... and so will Read More The Foggy Goggles Guide For New Skiers
November 5, 2020 What to Wear Skiing? A Beginners GuideEquipment SkiNerdIt’s cold out there on the mountain. Let’s get dressed for your first day of skiing? The main goal is to Read More What to Wear Skiing? A Beginners Guide
October 28, 2020 Beginner Skiing Progression – Situational Stem TurnsNovice Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdObjective:Situational Stem Turns can be used as part of a progression for novice skiers to move towards parallel turns, or Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Situational Stem Turns
October 28, 2020 Beginner Skiing Progression – Wide Track ParallelNovice Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdObjectives:Wide Track parrallel can be a good option for novice skiers to progress from a wedge towards their first parallel Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Wide Track Parallel
August 8, 2020 Simplifying Skill Assessment for SkiingDiagnostics & Skill Assessment, Ski Teaching SkiNerdSometimes ski instructors get caught up giving feedback simply because that's what they are expected to do. But to offer Read More Simplifying Skill Assessment for Skiing
June 6, 2020 Get a Grip, Decide When to Slip and Manage Your Turn ShapeSki Technique SkiNerdWithout grip, you won't change direction. If your objective is to carve cleans tracks. You'll need to eliminate any sideways slippage Read More Get a Grip, Decide When to Slip and Manage Your Turn Shape
June 6, 2020 Carving Clean TracksSkiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerdCarving clean tracks is an easily measured objective. You can simply look back at the marks left by your skis Read More Carving Clean Tracks
January 2, 2020 The Gravity Dance – Physics 101 For Ski BumsSki Technique SkiNerdSkiing is all about manipulating forces...Gravity, Momentum & The Ground Reaction Force:Gravity is the universal force that pulls two objects Read More The Gravity Dance – Physics 101 For Ski Bums
December 3, 2019 Intermediate Plus… Short RadiusAdvanced Maneuvers, Intermediate Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdAdvancing beyond the intermediate plateau requires the confidence to increase speed and difficulty of terrain. At this point many people Read More Intermediate Plus… Short Radius
December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – Linked Wedge TurnsNovice Maneuvers SkiNerdNow that a skier can turn both ways... it's time to start linking turns together and exploring the mountain. Most Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Linked Wedge Turns
December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – Isolated Wedge TurnsNovice Maneuvers SkiNerdIt's often easiest for a skiers first turns on snow to be done one at a time... typically in a Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Isolated Wedge Turns
December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – Braking PlowNovice Maneuvers SkiNerdThe ‘Braking Plow’ (AKA. a Snowplow / Wedge / Stem / Pizza / Pie... or any other triangle analogy) is Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Braking Plow
December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – The Gliding Straight RunNovice Maneuvers SkiNerdIt's your first day on skis! You've figured out how to get your gear on and shuffle around on the Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – The Gliding Straight Run
December 2, 2019 Beginner Skiing Progression – Getting Out On Snow & Getting Used To The GearEquipment, Novice Maneuvers SkiNerdA first time skier often feels like they've just stepped off their space ship onto an alien planet. Ski boots Read More Beginner Skiing Progression – Getting Out On Snow & Getting Used To The Gear
April 10, 2019 Wild+United Ski FitPhysiological, Training & Skill Development The S8 InternsA couple of weeks ago, we, the Section 8 Interns, had the opportunity to join a ski-fit class in a Read More Wild+United Ski Fit
March 14, 2019 Preventing ACL Injuries in SkiingPhysiological Lissa FraserPreventing Knee Injuries in Skiing By Lissa Fraser MScPT Registered Physiotherapist, recreational skier and owner of Fresh Tracks Physiotherapy All Read More Preventing ACL Injuries in Skiing
July 5, 2018 Perception vs RealityTraining & Skill Development SkiNerdIs your training regimen actually making you ski better? Improving your ski technique can be tough without an instructor… but Read More Perception vs Reality
February 15, 2018 Hip Flexibility in SkiingPhysiological SamHave you ever tried to learn some specific ski technique but was unable to perform it no matter how much Read More Hip Flexibility in Skiing
November 24, 2017 Slushy Bumps – Various Turn ShapesAdvanced Maneuvers, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdThis old Piste to Peak Volume 2 teaser shows some seriously slushy spring bump skiing filmed one May day on Read More Slushy Bumps – Various Turn Shapes
November 24, 2017 Carving – Various Turn ShapesAdvanced Maneuvers, Expert Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library, Uncategorized SkiNerdThis demonstration video may appear to be a shameless promotion for Piste to Peak Volume #3. That's because this is Read More Carving – Various Turn Shapes
November 10, 2017 There’s nothing wrong with your ski technique…Ski Demonstration Library, Ski Technique, Skiing Goals & Objectives SkiNerd...unless of course you want something else to happen!Technique isn't about looking pretty or trying to match some technical model Read More There’s nothing wrong with your ski technique…
October 16, 2017 Basic ParallelIntermediate Maneuvers, Ski Demonstration Library SkiNerdReferred to by many “Medium Parallel” or "Intermediate Parallel" this is a good goal for anyone wishing to cruise a Read More Basic Parallel
October 2, 2017 Skiing in a White OutEnvironmental, Skiing X-Factors, Tactical SkiNerdEverybody would prefer to ski on a beautiful blue bird day... but you just spent 3 hours driving to the Read More Skiing in a White Out
October 2, 2017 Are your ski boots helping you be a bad ass skier… or a bad skier?Equipment, Skiing X-Factors SkiNerdI get made fun of a lot in the snow school locker room because I'm constantly tinkering with my boots. Read More Are your ski boots helping you be a bad ass skier… or a bad skier?
October 2, 2017 Ski Tuning & Maintenance Issues that Affect Your PerformanceEquipment, Skiing X-Factors SkiNerdIf symptoms indicate, be on the lookout for any of these ski tuning issues that may be a contributing factor.Dull Read More Ski Tuning & Maintenance Issues that Affect Your Performance
October 2, 2017 Perfect PolesEquipment, Skiing X-Factors SkiNerdThere's all sorts of marketing magic out there trying to convince you to spend hundreds of dollars on the latest Read More Perfect Poles
October 2, 2017 Ski Design 101Equipment, Skiing X-Factors SkiNerdVariations in ski design affect the ski's performance. If you're unfamiliar, here's the basics...Ski Length: Shorter skis tend to be more Read More Ski Design 101
