Kevin in Perseverance Bowl The best kinds of days sneak up on you, just like the best kinds of moments do. During the ski season it’s usually some unplanned, mid-week perfect snow day. And because I am a “ski bum with health insurance (read: found a fulltime, year-round job at Deer Valley)” I can answer the mountains’

Find Your Rhythm – Pole Touch It’s not uncommon for people to struggle with linking turns smoothly and efficiently, especially when things get steep or conditions become challenging. Usually this results in an interruption of movement and traversing between turns, making it even harder to begin that next turn. To avoid this you have to find your

Always Be Moving Ever feel like your skis are trying to run away on you? That’s because they are… Every time you point your skis downhill, they’re going to accelerate – so you either move with them or you get left behind. To combat this you have to always be moving. Try extending the leg that will

Use the Whole Ski Whether you rent or own the skis you’re on, you’ve paid good money for them. So use the whole thing! A common mistake we see skiers make is skiing in the “back seat.” By “back seat” we mean when a skier’s body mass is behind their feet while in motion. This can cause

  Skills not hills, take it slow Whether it’s your first time on skis or you’re an experienced skier, don’t rush into exceeding your skill level. There is a huge difference between “surviving” a run and “skiing” it. Don’t push yourself, or let yourself be pushed by peers, to attempt to ski something you’re not ready

  Early Season Conditions, Ski Aware Early season is typically when a resort’s snow pack is the shallowest. Conditions may differ a lot from your last day of skiing the previous season. Transitions from steep to flat and flat to steep may be more apparent than you remember on both groomed and ungroomed trails. Be

  Tune ups – not just for cars Getting in shape for ski season doesn’t end with you. Properly maintained equipment is essential for a great experience out on the slopes. It’s never too soon to make sure your gear is tuned and in safe working condition. Check your boots for excessive heel and toe