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EXPERT SKIING BOOK:
POWDER: A Safe
Fearless Approach
Skiing powder is just not that hard. Most
skiers’ anxiety about skiing powder stems from
not recognizing that they need to do just a few
things differently. You cannot approach powder
using the same techniques you use to ski groomed
slopes. Because powder has a softer and more
fluid consistency than packed snow, it is
imperative that you use a specific
set of techniques to account for this
difference. Let’s start by making a list of what
you need to do to ski powder effectively, and
then we can talk about each one individually.
Tips and
Techniques for Good Powder Skiing
1.
Use All-Mountain or Powder Skis.
2.
Start with the Half Turn to a Check.
3.
Ski With Your Knees Glued Together.
(not literally), and never let those legs come
apart.
4.
Use Speed and Pressure to Turn in Powder.
You need to be
a bit more aggressive in powder.
5.
Stay Centered Fore and Aft On Your Skis.
Do not sit back!
6.
Distribute Your Weight (More) Evenly Over
Both Skis. Place 55 - 60% of your weight on
the outside ski. With
your skis weighted more evenly you create a
platform to ski on.
7. Become an Advanced Powder Skier.
