How will this so called “theory” help me improve?
- I am not providing you with ALL my information about how to ski from Beginner to Expert. I am customizing a course that is effectively providing key tools to help you transform from an intermediate skier to an advanced skier. A set of tools and approaches that are easy to review on your phone just before you hit the slopes. A set of proven tools and approaches that are simple to understand and measurable to track results.
- Many years ago when I first started out, this was “theory”. But time has proven that my approach and methods can quickly and sustainably improve and develop skiers at this level. Sustainable because my students have been given the knowledge and understanding of what it is we’re trying to accomplish along with an easy-to-follow set of guidelines and tactics to quickly improve their skiing.
- I’ll clearly illustrate what to do and why BEFORE you hit the slopes. You won’t waste your time and money with a variety of methods or approaches from an array of instructors. My advise, even if it’s not our course, is to pick ONE mentor, ONE method after researching it and follow it with diligence and consistency and you will see a change. The trick is to pick what works for you!
Can the course really transform my skiing?
- YES! This course can develop and transform your skiing to a new level. 40 Years of teaching and certifying ski instructors has provided me with an understanding of what it takes to transform skiers. It’s now available to anyone who is willing to learn and apply our methodology.
How much experience does the course instructor have ?
- I have worked my way up the ranks to develop my own skiing and teaching for over 40 years.
Has this teaching approached worked in the past?
- Yes! I was first certified to teach in 1986, received my Level 4 Teaching side of the certification in 1996 and was Course Conductor of the year 2 years running. I’ve certified thousands of instructors and continue to teach today in Southern Ontario, Canada.
What is an “intermediate” skier?
- Someone who can keep their skis parallel some of the time. Skier uses green and blue runs and has acquired some sense of speed control and begun to make round turn shapes.
Intermediate Phase 1:
- You are skiing on blue runs and turning parallel controlling a steady speed and direction by making skiddy parrallel turns.
Intermediate Phase 2
- You are skiing confidently on blue runs with good parallel turns. You know how to tilt your skis onto their edges and enjoy going a little faster. You can control your speed and direction pretty well on most slopes. You now feel ready to start skiing some steeper black pistes and some of the easier slopes.
Intermediate Phase 3
- You can comfortably ski all blue runs & some black runs with no problems if the conditions are ok. You are now looking forward to try some easy off piste routes, steeper slopes and maybe some bumps that are not too big!
What is an “Advanced” skier?
- You can ski all pistes with no problems including steep black runs. You can also ski off piste using parallel turns in the fall-line with reasonable control of your direction and speed. You may still be finding steep and deep snow a little difficult. You are now looking forward to feeling more comfortable off piste and learning techniques for more challenging snow types and terrain.
Will this work for me at my age?
- Yes. I’ve seen skiers as young as 6 years pickup the skills of an Advanced skier where they carving and controlling their speed and turn shape. This can work for any age as long as you are a partial parallel skier
Will I have a better understanding of strong parallel skiing?
- Absolutely. We will teach you what it takes to remain parallel and use the skills necessary to develop into a more Advanced skier. You’ll understand what it feels like to remain parallel and apply the right amount of rotational, edging, and pressure control to manage your turns.
Does this course give me confidence on the hill?
- Yes. I hear all the time that the turning is much easier and I can go faster with much more assurance and confidence that I am skiing the skis, not the other way around. You’ll have more grip, better speed management, and more fun which all translates into more confidence.
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Can I retake the course once completed?
- Yes. The course is yours for Life. You can revisit it any time and review it as many times as you see fit.
Can I share this course with my friends?
- No. Unfortunately, the online course is designed for one person (one URL) only. Multiple people can review it from the same account but not necessarily ‘shareable’.
Can I use this course while skiing?
- Yes!. The course has been designed as an online course that you work your way through, but we have also included at the end of each course a video series of short clips as summary points for you. These ‘clips’ emphasize and solidify the content of the course and serve as an on-snow reminder as you start your day or even on the chair ride up as a quick review.
How long is the online course?
- The course is a complete collection of tools to help you develop your skiing to the next level. Most of our courses are designed to be completed in a reasonable time of 10 hours. It may take less or more time depending on your timing.
Is the course “easy”?
- NO. It’s not easy, but it’s simple. Let us explain. Any change in your skiing takes time and consistent effort. The steps are easy to understand and simple to apply, but skiing is not easy to develop quickly. No quick-fix, no quick pill to remedy. People have skied all their life with a certain muscle memory and changing it can take a concerted effort. Again, not easy, but simple.
How can an online course help me with my on-snow skiing?
- 100%. The course is designed to create an understanding and self-guided tool to develop your actual skiing. We learn by understanding and then applying. The end-of-course ‘clips’ will continue to guide and assist you while you’re on the slopes.
How do I find the right on snow ski instructor?
- Knowledge is power and after taking this course, you’ll have a better understanding of what it is you actually want apply and measure in your skiing. You’ll have a clear goal of how and what it is you want to ski like in a variety of snow conditions.
- Knowing this, we suggest asking the Snow School Director about A) your learning style, and B) the instructor’s teaching style.
- Ask yourself: “What type of learner am I?”
- Visual
- Auditory
- Read/Write
- Kinaesthetic
- Once you know what type of learner you are, try to illustrate this to the instructor so they provide your with the right approach to continue your development.
Is it easy to transfer the course information to on snow ?
- YES & NO.
- YES because we’ve designed to overlap with on-snow development
- NO because it’s not Easy, but it’s Simple to apply