This year I am hoping to be able to ski a bit more as I make a shift from mom-zone, always watching a child while skiing, to having a bit of free time to ski either by myself or with other adults. Not sure if others here have the same experience, but I always feel somewhat on high alert while skiing with kids and don't really focus as much on my own technique or experience.
While I patiently wait for more snow and more terrain to open, I am hoping someone may have recommendations for good YouTube videos I can watch to help me improve my skills or at least remind myself of what I am supposed to be doing.
Pre-pandemic, I did the local women's program lessons and they were great, but they sold out before opening for public registration this year.
I am happiest on blue runs, but do not mind easier blacks at Park City, my home mountain. I could probably manage harder blacks but haven't tried. Last year I had 20 days on the mountain, which is pretty good for me. I came to skiing later in life and took my first lesson after age 40. I really felt comfortable at the end of last season, even though I know I have areas to improve, and am looking forward to getting back out there.
My husband is a former collegiate racer who measures his season vertical in millions of vertical feet. His video recommendations were not the best fit for me.
Some things I know I need to work on:
- turning: not throwing my shoulders around as I turn and linking my turns better
- balance of weight on my skis: I joke that I can only turn in one direction. I can turn in either, but I do heavily favor one foot
General info about me:
- Late 40s
- Relatively fit (I do a solid 1-2 hours of hard working out each morning 4-5 days a week)
- Visual learner: it helps me to see things demonstrated, bullet points & checklists are my friends
- I have not been good about prioritizing myself or my needs. In this family, it often feels like my needs come last. It is a work in progress.
I don't know if my equipment matters for recommendations, but I ski:
- Head Absolut Joy skis with Tyrolia SLR 9.0 bindings
- Older boots: Atomic Waymaker 90 but the intuition liners are still comfortable
I'm willing to invest in newer or better equipment if it will make a difference. It just hasn't been a priority. I'm ready to try to figure things out and be a better skier.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations or advice.
While I patiently wait for more snow and more terrain to open, I am hoping someone may have recommendations for good YouTube videos I can watch to help me improve my skills or at least remind myself of what I am supposed to be doing.
Pre-pandemic, I did the local women's program lessons and they were great, but they sold out before opening for public registration this year.
I am happiest on blue runs, but do not mind easier blacks at Park City, my home mountain. I could probably manage harder blacks but haven't tried. Last year I had 20 days on the mountain, which is pretty good for me. I came to skiing later in life and took my first lesson after age 40. I really felt comfortable at the end of last season, even though I know I have areas to improve, and am looking forward to getting back out there.
My husband is a former collegiate racer who measures his season vertical in millions of vertical feet. His video recommendations were not the best fit for me.
Some things I know I need to work on:
- turning: not throwing my shoulders around as I turn and linking my turns better
- balance of weight on my skis: I joke that I can only turn in one direction. I can turn in either, but I do heavily favor one foot
General info about me:
- Late 40s
- Relatively fit (I do a solid 1-2 hours of hard working out each morning 4-5 days a week)
- Visual learner: it helps me to see things demonstrated, bullet points & checklists are my friends
- I have not been good about prioritizing myself or my needs. In this family, it often feels like my needs come last. It is a work in progress.
I don't know if my equipment matters for recommendations, but I ski:
- Head Absolut Joy skis with Tyrolia SLR 9.0 bindings
- Older boots: Atomic Waymaker 90 but the intuition liners are still comfortable
I'm willing to invest in newer or better equipment if it will make a difference. It just hasn't been a priority. I'm ready to try to figure things out and be a better skier.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations or advice.
