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The videos are taken before we began any work on technique. Notice that the turns are initiated by standing up[…]

Danielle and Alex were introduced to dynamics and skating with a view to being able to develop parallel turning and[…]

When asked how to make a turn Harry answered (paraphrased) “Transfer your weight to the outside ski” and “face downhill”.[…]

Getting a diverse (both age and experience) family group from zero to “green piste hero” in a few hours unfortunately[…]

DynamicsSkiing is about dynamics – that is “The physics of disequilibrium”. So when most adults fail to understand this how[…]

Moving on from yesterday it was clear that Summer and Karly (and also Harry) had to work to eliminate upper[…]

Today we reinforced the same subjects as yesterday – partly due to the session being shortened and also to bring[…]

Finally out into the wild for Summer and Harry… (worth the wait!) Regard the video as constructive feedback. Harry feels[…]

Today we started off with some side stepping up and down a steep embankment – to learn how to navigate[…]

Yesterday was intended to generate familiarity of the equipment and of essential basic movement patterns. Today was about building functional[…]