A passion for skiing First, I am a ski buff. I started skiing at age 8, and even taught as a teenager. Then, I somewhat got lost in a life that involved suits, ties and lots of airmiles…until I found my true calling. In 2005 my family and I moved to Park City (thanks all […]
First, I teach and coach for Vail Resorts – I can ski with you and your family at our Park City base or Canyons base; or at Deer Valley or anywhere in the world, but it will always be booked through the Vail Resorts Ski School. Call me to make a plan: The best lessons […]
Do I have the right skis now ? Will I be able to ski them on tomorrow’s snow? What about length ? Width under foot, radius, early rise ? Do you obsess over your skis ? good! you should ! They can make a world of difference in your enjoyment – and they can help you overcome […]
My wife argues it is my helmet, or , on a cold day, my warm layer. But I know better: the most important piece of my equipment, the one I obsess about and take with me in the overhead compartment when I travel, are my boots. At their best, the boots give you the a perfect […]
Many instructors cringe at the idea of a family lesson – a parent or 2, a child or 2, and perhaps even a grand parent or the odd uncle thrown in the mix… I love to coach this kind of group through – everyone is having fun (hopefully) just being together and enjoying the moutain to […]
On week ends, I coach a ski racing introduction program for kids, the Farm Team– Ski racing may appear out of touch to the skiing public, or to those fascinated by big moutain skiing and park stuff… yet nothing beats a ski racing intro, to learn the fundamentals of skiing…and generate boatloads of fun. Whether […]
Nestled high in the Wasatch Mountains, the historic mining town of Park City, Utah is unlike any other ski town in the world. It’s home to two world class ski resorts, four-season recreation , sophisticated dining, and year-round events – all just 32-miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. Town Lift Park City is the only resort […]
The most important piece of equipment (other than warm and comfortable clothing) are the ski boots. For very young children and /or beginn ers, I really like the comfort and practicality offered by a 1-buckle, rear entry boot, such as this black model to the right. They are very easy to put on, have a […]
How young is too young ??? Some experts state that skiing can be learned as soon as a child walks. This is quite true although the progression will be slower for very young children than for teenagers or young adults, because sports movements are learned by reference to other movements learned in other sports or […]
Wedge-based or straight-to-parallel approach? Both approaches work, and there is no single answer. The choice is based on the available terrain, the rental equipment available, and other specific considerations. Most ski schools end up teaching a wedge-based progression, as this seems to work for most people, especially in group lessons settings. There are specific cases, […]