A little light reading before heading out on the hill to lead clinics during National Academy at Snowbird.
The function and correct use of our poles can seem as ambiguous as a politician’s speech. Good pole usage complements and aids upper body movements in dynamic skiing. Missing pole plants, poorly timed pole plants or directionally inappropriate pole swings can create dysfunctional elements in your skill set. Diverse terrain requires attention to rhythm and strong core movements that are directed down the fall line. The pole swing is timed with an extension move at the start of th turn,…
Counting down the days till we are in sunny and snowy Portillo. That place is so much fun, it’s a wonderland for skiers. If you like to ski and you like to have fun, this is where you need to go this summer. We can hardly wait to ski under the brilliant blue Andean sky, miles and miles of terrain infront of us with the breathtaking Lago del Inca as a backdrop. The skiing at Portillo is just downright fun,…
Great news!! The U.S Ski Team is going to be in Portillo at the same time that NASTC will be there. This is big! How awesome will it be, to watch U.S skiing icons in action. Talk about great visuals… With the intimate setting of Portillo, there is a good chance that you can meet some of these guys and gals. You may even find yourself on the exercise bike right next one of them, or sitting next to them in…
The skiing out there is unreal!! Probably one of the best spring skiing days ever! Hands down. The mountains are buffed out and smooth and the snow is just right. Get out there and make some turns you will feel like rockstar. You can go just about anywhere as the coverage is great and the conditions are so forgiving. If you are backcountry buff, there is a gold mine out there – have fun!
Here is a great article that sums up the Portillo experience albeit it was written a few years ago. The essence of what it is like to visit Portillo is difficult to capture as Portillo “hits” everyone differently. http://www.everettpotter.com/2006/07/summer_skiing_i/
Congratulations to the following NASTC trainers for making the 2011 Western Regional Team: Mike Costello, Elianne Furtney, Heidi Ettlinger, Kim Mann and Mark Palamaras. These individuals will train together as a team in preparation for the 2012 PSIA National Alpine Team Tryouts. They represent the best of the Western Division.
