Earlier in the year I took part in some research for the Canadian Avalanche Centre who in collaboration with the Simon Fraser University were conducting a study on avalanche awareness of out-of-bounds skiers and snowboarders. The goal is to develop … Continue reading
Winter and skiing seem a long way away sitting here with the sun shining and a gentle breeze blowing across the garden. Even though it’s early Summer there are things we can do to help set up our skiing for … Continue reading
I just caught a section of Derren Brown’s ‘trick or treat’ program on Channel 4 and the theme was negative reinforcement. He was conducting an experiment with a tight rope walker, a good one at that, not only could he … Continue reading
Top golfers use ‘stepping stones’ ! Watching BBC Breakfast over my toast and coffee the other morning, the program switched into sports mode with an interview with Justin Rose the top English golfer competing in the US Masters. Justin, currently … Continue reading
Focus and Concentration in skiing Snow, Sky, Snow, Crash. It had been going so well, I was just 2 gates from the end of a GS race course. The race in question being part of the qualification process for a … Continue reading
I was recently asked to give some feedback to a couple of fellow instructors. The first is planning to take their next instructing qualification and wanted a view on their current ‘technical’ level while the second asked for my thoughts … Continue reading
I found myself unexpectedly taking a class last week in the Pyrenees. The group was a Mother and 3 kids, the youngest only aged 5 or so. I was shocked to realise that non were wearing Sun Glasses or Goggles. … Continue reading
Ski Inspired – A new holiday company offering holidays and accomodation in Baqueira Beret and the Val D’Aran. Operated by Tim and Annette who founded the British Ski School in Baqueira several years ago, Ski Inspired offer accomodation for all … Continue reading