I've watched his camp skiing around a-basin.
save .... your .... money .... please .... !
Everything he's teaching is on the website for free. All the other peripheral stuff is a crock designed to separate you from your money.
Here are my tips - and they're free.
1. Exercise all year long in a combination of workouts for strength (arms+core+legs), flexibility, balance and cardiovascular endurance. You can get all the equipment you'll need at home for less than $200. Some free weights, a balance ball and a bosu will make you super strong. Just walk out the door and you'll increase your cardio.
2. Spend the most money on good fitting boots, fit by an expert.
3. Try a bunch of different types of skis until you find something that works for you in a variety of conditions.
4. Stay aggressive in your stance. Arms forward, body facing downhill,hips forward and weight on the balls of your feet. Remain relaxed and loose. Once your muscles are tense, you can't respond to changes in terrain.
5. Your uphill and downhill legs should both be active in your turns. Your skis will work for you if you use the surface from underneath the foot to the tips. When you lean back, you lose control of what your legs are doing. If you can't feel the front of your boots, you are leaning back too far.
6. Learn to use your poles to establish your rhythm and initiate your weight change into your turns. In moguls, tap your pole on anything you want to ski around.
7. Dress properly for the day, remember less is more. A good start is 3 layers on top and two layers on the bottom, one pair of socks. No cotton anywhere. Consider a helmet. Always wear eye protection.
8. Keeps some spares handy. A spare layer, face mask, pair of gloves, goggles or glasses at the base (in your car or locker) can save the day. Especially if you've got kids in tow.
9. Take lessons. Good lessons do not need to cost a fortune! Skiing is not rocket science. When you pay excessive rates, you're really not paying for better quality, you're paying for exclusive company.
10. Smile and try not to take it all too seriously. You're going to fall once in a while, you may look silly at times. Who cares? Have fun! You may not be the best, but you're probably not the worst either. Remember, skiing is fun! Skiing is easy!