Andrew has been a member of the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance since 1981. He has skied on several different continents with over 2500 days on snow, Voted Ontario's Course Conductor-of-the-Year twice, Andrew has delivered over 120 certification courses, and certified over 1800 new instructors.
He hopes to share his passion for the sport in many ways.
Andrew is best known for the ski instruction he provides on snow and is actually spent nearly three decades building a reputation as a highly respected instructor and course conductor. He is intuitively able to combine the art and science of skiing to design simple strategies unique to each individual student that lead to significantly improved performance for skiers at all levels.
Unlocking strong, fluid skiing starts in your hips. Whether you’re carving on hardpack or charging through crud, your ability to move with power and control depends on hip mobility, stability, and rotational strength. In this guide, CSIA Course Conductor Andrew Elsdon shares targeted drills to open tight hips, strengthen the gluteal complex, and build functional movement patterns. From deep hip rotators to the femoroacetabular joint, we’ll break down what matters most for skiers who want better edge grip, balance, and athletic longevity.
Explore the top HEAD carving skis for expert skiers in 2025. Real instructor reviews and where to buy them in Canada. Find your perfect ski for power, edge grip, and precision.
The five key brainwave frequencies and how understanding them can help skiers of all levels unlock better focus, faster learning, and peak performance.
Discover why many skiers hit a performance plateau after 50—and how Canadian skiers can break through with smart training, technique tweaks, and mindset shifts to ski stronger, longer.
In this post, we’ll explore the psychology of skiing. We will offer proven mental training for skiing to help you overcome ski fear. This will help unlock your full potential on the slopes.
The off-season is one of the most critical times to focus on strength, mobility, and endurance.The off-season is one of the most critical times to focus on strength, mobility, and endurance.
