Powder Skiing Tips

[ADKskier]

(if this has already been addressed, I apologize. I'd be grateful if you could direct me to a prior thread...)

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable season.

In just a few days I will be heading to Alta, which has had a very snowy month.

While I know I will have a blast, I want to make sure I get the maximum enjoyment out of my trip - so I'm looking for tips from everyone for skiing (deep) powder and cut-up, tracked-out deep powder. I've had some experience, but never in any snow above my knees.

Can anyone help me out?

For reference, I'm an advanced skiier and plan on skiing mainly ungroomed black trails. I'll be packing my own skis, but will demo powder skis if necessary...

Thanks!!

 

[altagirl]

Basically, it's the same thing. You just need some momentum to make it work well. So don't be afraid to straightline until you pick up a little speed and then start turning. You'll hear a lot of people telling you to lean back, but that's not good form at all - the only exception being if you're trying to get across something flat and it's REALLY deep. At that point you're not trying to turn, just keep your tips from diving and keep your momentum up and not get stuck. Otherwise, it's the same deal as regular skiing.

What skis are you bringing?

 

[dloveski]

If it's new powder, get some fat powder skiis. AND if you are lucky enough to catch an elusive fresh powder day, please use powder cords. You don't want to waste precious time digging and searching for your ski---this week alone I've seen about six skiiers with a lost ski. Powder is elusive and gets tracked out fast, so you might want to get a versatile ski, like Head Sweet Fat Thangs, my daughter loves hers for skiing soft snow, variable terrain.