31 Mar, 2015 | Learning Resources, Ski Trainers Cert Articles
By Steve Trout, 2007. Contemporary ski technology has afforded both instructors and students the opportunity of experiencing the pleasure and exhilaration of dynamic carved turns. When it comes to teaching skiing however, there exists widespread student...
31 Mar, 2015 | Learning Resources, Ski Trainers Cert Articles
By Simon Grove, 2007. Skiing’s X-Factor “You must think of skiing as an activity that begins in the snow, reacts through your skis and is understood through the soles of your feet.” Everard and Witherell, 1993, ‘The Athletic Skier.’ Snow...
31 Mar, 2015 | Learning Resources, Ski Trainers Cert Articles
By Kirsty Hole, 2008. When looking at the skiing learning curve of the general public, there is a leveling-off that occurs in terms of skill development. This plateau happens in and around level four. People usually move through the beginner levels one to three quite...
31 Mar, 2015 | Learning Resources, Ski Trainers Cert Articles
By Sarah (Sem) Walls, 2008. Yoga is a practice that if done regularly will bring tremendous light and clarity to your life. After many years of personal yoga practice and ski development I have come to realize the powerful benefits yoga has had on my skiing....
31 Mar, 2015 | Learning Resources, Ski Trainers Cert Articles
By Ryan Hodges, 2009. We all want to get request private lessons for the simple reason that the money is better and the work is easier. It’s important to consider how we adjust the way we teach for different types of lessons to best keep the guests coming back....
31 Mar, 2015 | Learning Resources, Ski Trainers Cert Articles
By Simon Douglas, 2009. Skiing in powder, many skiers say is the ultimate ski experience. The feeling of lightness, ease and grace is incomparable. However, ask many skiers about there first powder experience and the answers will properly be very different to those...