on groomed trails of hard-packed snow. So if you’re looking to master the art of powder skiing, you’re in the right place. Our expert instructors here atChill Factorehave shared their top tips on how to ski in powder so you’ll be skiing in style and confidence before y...
1. On any given day, either the skiing is good or it’s good for you. Get out there, even if it’s breakable crust, heavy mashed potatoes, or glare ice. Poor conditions help you truly appreciate the good days, but more importantly, they make you a better skier. I call it “swingi...
With another storm on the way, we at Banff Sunshine are over the moon with excitement for the coming powder days. For more powder day shred tips, book a lesson with one of our pros at theSunshine Ski and Snowboard School. Not a snowboarder? Click below! 10 Tips for Skiing Powder...
Alta 101 : Skiing Fall Line ›Skiing Alta for the first time can be a memorable and life-changing experience. The hallowed ground for powder skiing in North America has sculpted the lives of skiers who chase that ethereal feeling of arcing down the mountain in a weightless snow globe....
It goes without saying that doing anything for the first time likely will result in some challenges, and skiing included some I did not anticipate. For example, both the act of putting on ski boots and removing them proved incredibly difficult, especially for someone like me with weak ankles....
Maybe today is the day you huck your first cliff… Or ski your first blue run… Maybe it’s snowing like crazy and you’ve never skied powder before and you need a little advice and some encouragement. Ski Tip Du Jour offers the best tips on how to achieve your skiing goals from ...
The pole plant is an important part of advanced skiing, it gets your body aligned and into the right position for your next turn and is invaluable when the going gets steep. It’s as useful for free skiing as it is for moguls, powder and racing....
Short-haired breeds may benefit from an extra layer, like theRuffwear Powderhound Dog Jacket,on really cold days.Our older Labrador, Flynn, wears a coat on the coldest days and appreciates the extra warmth. Snowshoeing with our dog to pick out our perfect Christmas tree ...
You can take on more challenging runs as your confidence and skills grow. Take regular breaks. Be patient. Try not to overdo it in the beginning. Have fun! Skiing or snowboarding is about enjoying time with friends or family, creating memories and soaking in majestic views....
5. Always pre-wax your skis on the “cold” side If, after a kilometre or more of skiing, you’re not getting enough grip, you can re-wax with a warmer wax. Conditions can change quickly, so if you wax for “warm” snow and the temperature falls, you may be walking the trail!