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Nothing is better than waking up and seeing 2 feet of fresh at lake level or the valley floor; especially this season! Were all pretty comfortable with the light and fluffy stuff but sometimes when the "Pineapple Express" hits, the fresh snow can be dense and heavy. How do you approach these types of... Read More
Skiing man-made snow is a far cry from those fluffy powder days that we dream about. But skiing firm man-made conditions can be fun too, especially when it's the only snow around. The first thing you need is a good tune. Sharp edges and a smooth waxed base go a long way in these conditions. In order... Read More
Parents often wonder what their role becomes when preparation for the race season is over and the competition season begins. New research published in the Journal of Applied Sports Psychology, investigates the athletes perspective on their parents behavior during competition. Competitive youth (age ... Read More
It is important to maintain a centered stance over your skis to work the skis effectively. While standing on your skis on flat terrain, try moving your body forward and backward over the skis by using the ankle joint as hinge. This is how we want to re-center our center of mass over the skis. The goal... Read More
What do most skiers say when they arrive at the Start Haus for their boot appointment? "Hey man, where are your boots?" Oh, there are plenty of boots"they just aren't on display. The fact that there is no traditional boot wall in this race-focused bootfitting operation highlights the Start Haus... Read More
Isnt safety the #1 concern for all of us when it comes to skiing and riding in the slackcountry, sidecountry, or backcountry? True to NASTC standards, our avalanche instructors are of the highest quality, professionalism, and experience level. This is a 3-day education and certification class in which... Read More
By: Chris Fellows As director of the North American Ski Training Center and father of three active kids, I don't have largechunksof time tospendin the gym. However my skiing performance and fitness is important to me. I'm guessing that's the way you feel as a passionate skier too? By staying healthy... Read More
When I first heard the phrase atomic push-up at the Sugar Bowl Academy Performance Training Center, I thought, No big deal. I was standing with a group of students during their first physical test day of the year. They were likely thinking the same thing I was thinking, I can do a push-up, ... Read More
Journaling isnt just for detectives like Nancy Drew (and diaries arent just for wimpy kids like the wimpy kid that kept a diary). Writing, journaling, diary keeping"whatever you want to dub the pages soaking the ink of your thoughts"is rad. And if you want to be numero-uno down the road, a... Read More
Boy or girl, weve all got bros that ski. Pant sagging, goggle gapping, and ski rapping"your bro-ski, man. You know who Im talking about. Its likely they give you a hard time for your ski strapping, goggle lens-packing, gate bashing style. And its likely you give them a hard time for"well... Read More
Exercise is the healthiest thing since broccoli. With that in mind, dont make a full plate of dryland training so hard to swallow. A dryland training program is all about balance. The aim isnt to look like Hulk Hogan or strap rocks to your back like Bode Miller. The goal is to maintain a healthy balance... Read More
The season is upon us and El Nino has returned, promising to inundate the Sierra with snow. The anticipation of snow and the first turn is growing into a reality. After a long summer with a daily routine of 50 one legged squats (or 12 oz. curls in the lazy boy) you're body is ready for the slopes. But... Read More
