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ISSUE 4 PNSIA-EFWinter 2003

NORTHWEST SnowSport InstructorWinter 20022

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NORTHWEST SnowSport Instructor

Professional Ski Instructors ofAmerica - Northwest DivisionPNSIA Education Foundation

11206 DesMoines Mem. Dr. #106Seattle, WA 98168-1741

Phone (206) 244-8541FAX (206) 241-2885E-Mail: [email protected]: www.psia-nw.org

Editor Jodi Taggart

Guide for ContributorsThe Northwest SnowSport Instructoris published five times a year. Thisnewsletter will accept articles fromanyone willing to contribute. The edi-torial staff reserves the right to edit allsubmissions. Submit typed, single-spaced paper and, if available, on IBMcompatible disks saved as a text file.Pictures must be prints or color cop-ies.

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Send all submissions to:Jodi Taggartc/o PSIA-NW11206 Des Moines Mem. Dr. #106Seattle, WA 98168-1741Phone (206) 244-8541 (MSG)[email protected]

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTSBoard of Directors Election .. p.14

Spring Awards Nominationby Art Hathaway .................... p.15

Calendar of Events ........... p.16-17

In Defense of Skiing Backwardsby Brick Loomis

Parts to Whole Exam Preparationby Chris Kastner

How to Stomp Your Teaching Segmentby Roark Congdon

“Oh, you’re a ski bum...” Turning Pointby Stan Aunan

Video Reviewsby Ed Kane

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EVENTS

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Classified Ad ......................... p. 20

Event Application .................. p. 23

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Officers of the BoardEd Younglove --------------- PresidentCarol Christofero -------- Executive VPJack Burns -------- Administrative VPJohn Eisenhauer Communications VPLarry Murdoch ----------Education VPRoger Taggart -----------Technical VPChris Kastner -------- Certification VPAngus Harris ------------ Financial VPKen Hand ----------- Mmbr School VPJohn Weston ---------------- PSIA RepChad Dold --------------- Nordic ChairBarb Darrow ---------- Office Manager

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IT’S FUN! THE KIDS LOVE IT! Ican remember the traumatic incident,like it was yesterday. Trying to defendmy reasons for teaching my classeshow to ski backwards. The incidentoccurred half way through the seasonlast year. I had taught my class how toski backwards, teaching them the nu-ances of speed control, shifting weight,subtle edge changes to accomplishturns, and stopping. My class and I werehaving a “hoot of a time,” (for youcrusty old level three instructors, thatmeans we were having a great deal offun) when a crusty old level three in-structor skied next to me with his class.He looked at me, with disdain and dis-gust, and ask in a very condemningfashion, “why are you teaching yourclass to ski backwards?” Well, my den-tures almost fell out of my mouth athis comment, because I am of theschool that you “praise in public andadmonish in private.” I had just beendefinitely admonished in front of bothour classes and other skiers on theslopes. I was shocked as my heart sankinto my boots. I searched my mind,stumbling for some kind of answer tojustify my actions. He then com-mented that he had not seen that movein any of the manuals. This sent myheart even lower. I feebly muttered “it’sfun and the kids love it.” He shookhis head in disgust and skied off withhis class. Now, this could have beenthe end of the incident and I couldhave turned my class around, neverto ski backwards again, and ski off intoski instruction obscurity.

But I was not one to stop somethingthat my students truly enjoyed. So, Itook it upon myself to dissect the ben-

efits of skiing backwards, so that allski instructors, regardless of level, soinclined could confidently and withpride teach their classes to ski back-wards. I wanted to ensure that instruc-tors throughout the lands, never againhave to worry about breaking somegreat and unwritten level three com-mandment of ski instruction, “ThouShalt Not Teach Your Students to SkiBackwards!” And, thus never again feelthe pangs of inadequacy that I felt thatfateful day on the slopes. Is that melo-dramatic enough for you?

1. Bottom line up front! Its fun, thestudents love doing it, and teaching ithas an instructional and safety valuebuilt into it.2. I have found that new students getquite scared if they get on a reverseslope and start sliding backwards outof control. The “wide eyed terror” asthey feel themselves sliding off intothe abyss, never to be seen again, isquite apparent and very traumatic forthem. Not to mention the safety is-sues concerned with losing a studentsliding backward into an unsafe situa-tion. This experience sets the students’confidence back quite a bit. So, to averta possible bad situation, along withshowing them the basic wedge goingforward, at the earliest opportunity, Ialso teach them the reverse wedge andhow to stop if they find themselvessliding backwards. Now they can stopgoing forwards, and if caught on areverse slope, they now know how tostop themselves going backwards. Thisquickly builds their confidence andincreases the students’ ability to learnand enhances safety on the slopes. Byteaching the students, early on, how to

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One of the most confusingthings about exams is howto prepare for them. Here

are two simple suggestions that willhelp you better prepare yourself, onefor the teaching module and one forthe riding and skiing modules.

Whole to parts ofskiing and riding

As you know, the tasks (the whole)for each level have individual criteria(the parts) that must be shown in or-der to accomplish each task. Whentraining, it is very easy to get in thehabit of focusing on each task andtrying to correct all the individual cri-teria at once. This can be very diffi-cult because there is too much to fo-cus on at one time. It is often shownduring exams particularly on a sec-ond or third try, when a candidatepasses one task one time and is un-able to complete the same task thenext. The reason that this may hap-pen is not usually because each ex-aminer sees things differently, but itis commonly because the candidatehas not mastered each of the parts intheir skiing.

Parts to wholeA better training method would beto focus on a particular criteria (parts)and work that into your overall ski-ing (the true whole). For example,focus on level shoulders wedging,skiing the steeps, side slipping, evenin other tasks in which level shoul-ders, as a criteria, does not exist. By

Parts To Whole

by Chris KastnerPSIA-NW Certification VPPSIA National Alpine Team

mastering efficient movement pat-terns, your skiing will become betterand you will be better prepared forthe riding and skiing modules. Onceyou have changed your focus, you willfind that training to complete the taskssuccessfully will be much easier.

Whole to parts ofteaching

One of the best ways to prepare forthe teaching module is to teach.Teaching 8 multi-week classes, unfor-tunately, does not give you the feed-back, nor the experience you need tobe successful in the teaching and pro-fessional knowledge module. Teachto the folks who can really help guideyou with information that will helpyou to become a better teacher, yourpeers and your trainers. In an examyou are expected to stand in frontof a group of your peers and exam-iners and be able to communicate awell thought out lesson plan. ForLevel II, you should be able to clinicthe group on a given subject or byobserving a skier or rider on the hill,develop and deliver a lesson plan toaddress a skill deficiency. For LevelIII you should be prepared to im-prove your exam group’s skill defi-ciencies. You will be given at least two

chances to teach for up to 30 min-utes each time. Many times candidateswill want to give us everything theyknow in 5 minutes or less, (the whole)very confusing to guests and why itdoesn’t pass.

Parts to wholeWhat is much more effective, notonly the in an exam, but also for yourstudents to easily understand is tofocus on one particular movementpattern (a part) that you would liketo change and spend as much timeas you are allowed to work on it.Think of your time as a portion ofan all day lesson versus trying tosqueeze an all day lesson into 15 min-utes. And please, please, please takeas many opportunities to teach infront of your peers and trainers.

These two suggestions are not onlygreat ideas for those preparing forexams, but better yet, are ideas thatwill help you train to become a bet-ter instructor. Remember this as youprepare for your exams, you will bemuch more successful if you train tobecome a better skier/snowboarderand instructor. You will not necessarilybecome a better instructor if you trainto pass your exams. Enjoy the pro-cess.

Exam Preparation

PS. The exams this year, including the written, willreflect our new Core Concepts Manual and for thealpine exam will incorporate ideas from the new Al-pine Technical Manual. For other information regard-ing exams for any discipline, refer to our website,psia-nw.org. You will find all of our certificationguides and they are available for you to download.

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The ultimate event for profes-sional development in snow-sports. Three days with the samegroup and clinician will undoubt-edly increase your knowledge andskill level in any discipline. Threedays to discuss, explore, challengeand enhance our snow sports be-ing. There is no better venue totruly indulge your senses thanDivisional Academy.

We will be gathering at Mt. Bach-elor for this year for the event. Didyou know that Central Oregongets 300 days of sunshine a year?Find out for yourself, March 14th-16th, on the slopes of Mt. Bach-elor, Oregon!

This event has a limit to the num-ber of participants in order tokeep the group sizes small and the

quality high. Sign up early or riskthe chance of having to wait un-til next year.

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1. RELAX!2. SMILE!3. MOVE! Free run for purposes of MA, if you are going to reach dynamic skidding for instance, take a run or a half a run, and

watch your group do some of the desired tasks, (if it’s a real lesson, watch your student) as examiners, we don’t like to standaround. Real students are often on their first fun of the day, give them a chance to WARM UP!*

4. WHAT! What are we going to do today is X.*5. WHY! The reason we are going to work on X is Y. e.g. The reason we are going to ride switch today is it’s fun, cool, and

sometimes when we huck we land backwards and we need to be able to ride away like rock stars!*6. HOW! How are we going to do this is by……..We will start our in this position, the ANKLES will be in this position, the

KNEES will be in this position, and the HIPS will be in this position. At this point in the turn (TIMING) we will take BODYPART X and do Y (push, pull, flex, extend, shove, relax, turn, twist, tweak or straighten) this much or this hard (INTENSITY)for this long (DURATION) at which point we will take body part X, Y or Z and (more TID bits until the process of the turnis explained fully).*

7. DO! Give your students a demo and DO what you said you would do, show what you said. If you feel you botched your demo,that’s cool tell your group or, alas, your examiner, you did not feel comfortable with your demonstration, or the terrain you choseand do it over. A side note, tell your students where to meet, as you will be well below them when it is their turn to ride. Try todo this before you ride away, as opposed to when you are riding away. * Mileage is key here so use a lot of the run. You can’tlearn anything in a hundred yards.

8. FEEDBACK! Watch your students, five them individual feedback. It is OK to give the same comments and tips to more thanone student. Remember, when giving feedback, be positive, negative, positive, our ego’s are fragile, if you belittle them theywon’t be back!*

9. PROGRESSION! If this process if REPEATED say three times, lots of riding, been ENTERTAINING and the excercisespresented use skill that build upon each other, you have most likely presented a logical progression.**

10. WRAP IT UP! *Summarize, in the theater it is called denonoument (pronounced den me you wah) in the original Star Trek it wasthe part at the end of the show when Dr. McCoy mocked Spock and Kirk said, “Ahead, warp facter one Mr. Sulu.”

11. WAIT ‘TIL THE END OF THE DAY TO PICK UP YOUR SHINY PIN OR GIGANTIC TIP!

*Check for understanding “Does this make sense?”**Bonus points are given in exam situations for creative and unconventional teaching, your pin will be just a bit shinier, your tip willbe a bit larger, and everybody’s day will be better.

How to Stomp Yer Teaching Segment

By Roark CongdonPSIA/AASI-NW DCL, Examiner

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Riding the chair with CalvinYamamoto is always an adventure. Whether the ride will

feature a pleasant conversation aboutcurrent elements of life, swappingstories, or answering the third degreeis difficult to tell until the event is un-derway. I remember one such ride,way back before I worried about thedifference.

We swung through the biting crisp-ness of a clear Mission Ridge morn-ing on Chair 3. Puffs of breath hungin the frigid stillness over theSkookum cut-off while we took themoments in silence. I was simply ap-preciating being there, but the ques-tions started before Tillicum passedbeneath us.

“How are things going?” Calvinasked.

“Oh, pretty good. I really like work-ing here.” I answered.

“How about school, are you goingback in the spring?”

“Yeah, school’s all right. My parentslike to see me going toschool.”

“Are you planning tocome back next year?”

“I think so.”

The older, (and shorter)man continued in thevein typical to elders

when the less experienced are theircaptive audience.

“Do you see yourself doing this forlong?”

After the open expanse of Tok-e-Tiethe trees closed in along the chairline.Here was that “what are you goingto do with your life?” discussion in-vading my sacred-time-of-aloofnessthe slopes had always provided.

“Uh…well that’s hard to say. There’sa lot of pressure from my folks toget to a four-year school. Nobodyseems to think this is a real job. Mygirlfriends’ parents always say“…Oh, you’re a ski-bum…” whenthey find out what I do…”

“We have a dedicated staff here andwork hard at making it that way. Ifwe put time into training people wewould like to see them stay aroundfor awhile and give back to the pro-gram.”

“Ok.” I didn’t have much more tosay, so Calvin continued as wecrossed the Kiwa flats

“If you want to do this you simplyhave to make the decision and com-mit. Once you do, this job can bewhatever you decide. If you stay half-decided it is certain you won’t makeit. A lot of people will give you ad-vice, but you’re the only one who re-ally knows what you want.”

Again I remember being mostly quietat this point.

Between the first Wayhut cat-trackand the top, Calvin gave me the shortversion of how he fell in love withski teaching. We unloaded, took a leftand skied Tillicum. At the bottom Isensed the run had been different, fullof thought. I never did have anotherthoughtless run. At first it seemedsomething had been stolen from me,but the feeling didn’t last. In it’s pass-ing a deeper, more enriching enjoy-ment of skiing was revealed; theawareness necessary to survive as aski teaching professional had begunto develop.

When our rides together became lessfrequent I began to understandCalvin’s intensity as his way of car-ing; about ski teaching, his family,friends and teammates, that this had

been an important part of themessage all-along. In this carelessworld each ride with Calvin is aspecial event with positive out-comes, regardless of the context.More than fifteen years of skiteaching and coaching havepassed since that fateful ride. Allof them have been with the spiritof that message riding shotgun,and I still know what I really wantto do. Thanks Yog.

Turning Point

by Stan AunanPSIA/AASI-NW Tech Team, DCL

“…Oh, you’r“…Oh, you’r“…Oh, you’r“…Oh, you’r“…Oh, you’re a ski-bum…”e a ski-bum…”e a ski-bum…”e a ski-bum…”e a ski-bum…”

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This video was produced by ChrisKastner and Nick McDonald usingmembers of the PSIA-NW TechTeam as demonstrators. As Chrispoints out during the introduction ofthe tape, this gives the viewer a chanceto see different personal styles and inperforming the tasks. The footagealso gives the viewer a chance to ob-serve movements that force the needfor an occasional recovery. The latterare important so that the observercan use this footage not only for anunderstanding the expected standardsbut also for identifying the inefficientmovements that led to the necessityof the resulting recovery.

On the whole, this video is one ofthe best I’ve reviewed in recent yearsand it provides a solid foundation ofwhat is expected at each level of vali-dation. The video is split into 3 sec-tions: An introduction; Level I Tasks;Level II Tasks; and Level III Tasks.Each task is demonstrated by a blendseveral skiers during an introductionof the general description of the taskand parameters that are expected. Theskiing sequences continue as a verbaland written description of the sev-eral criteria that are defined for suc-cessful performance. This offers aunique opportunity to review boththe criteria and see it demonstratedat the same time. The reinforcementis very effective. In addition, the ski-ing sequences are shot from variousperspectives giving the viewer an op-portunity to see them performedfrom below, passing by and from

above the demonstrator. The amountof footage devoted to each task issufficient to gain a clear impressionof the efficient movement patternsnecessary to meet the criteria at eachlevel.

The contents are as follows: Level ITasks – Hockey Stop; OpenParallel Turns; Side Slip;Skating on Flat Terrain;Straight Run Over ShallowTerrain, Paddle Turn out toStop; Traverse; WedgeChange-ups; WedgeChristie Turns; & WedgeTurns. Level II Tasks - ShortRadius Turns; Medium Ra-dius Turns; Bumps; RhythmChanges; Straight Run HopSki to Ski; Skate on Flat;Wedge Christie; ShortSwing; Jump Entry Turns;One Ski Turns: Level IIITasks – Short Radius Turns;Medium Radius Turns;Bumps; Variable Condi-tions; Medium Radius Turnsin Bumps; 2 Footed HopTurns; Skating; Ski on OneSki; Braking & GlidingTurns.

It would be highly recom-mended that each candidatefor the skiing module re-view this video several timesduring their training to im-prove their movement poolso that they can performthese tasks with a high degree

of consistency. Each member skischool should have a copy in their li-brary and additional copies are avail-able from the office. I personally willput one of these in my library to beused as a training tool over the nextseveral years.

Two new videos are in the office. One is a local production featuring the members of the PSIA-NW TechTeam and the second is one designed to compliment the Core Concepts and Alpine Technical Manuals. Bothare very well done and address different aspects of the teaching elements that will improve our understand-

ing of the profession. The first contains clearly defined examples of the skiing tasks for the Level II and Level IIIexams. The second illustrates the hi-lights of both of the above mentioned PSIA manuals.

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They say women shop in groups. Well inthe Pacific Northwest we would ratherski and snowboard in groups. So this yearwe are getting together for another week-end just for the girls. Don’t get us wrongguys, we still like you, but this weekend isjust for us.

Join a few of this divisions diva cliniciansfor a weekend devoted to just us women.Participate in topics that relate directly tothe female anatomy and physiology. En-joy the camaraderie of other women whoshare a desire to excel in the snowsportsindustry.

This gathering will be at Crystal Mtn. onMarch 22nd and 23rd. There will beboth skiing and snowboarding groups (as-suming we have enough signups). So getyour friends and send your applicationsin right away. You deserve this and youknow it!!!

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It’s that time of year again tomake travel and destination

plans for Symposium.

Start making all those plans forfamily and friends to attend thisannual event that showcasesour education and a ski/snow-board area in our division.

This year it is Schweitzer andthe charm and challenge it hasto offer for the skier and thesnowboarder.

Ski or ride with clinicians onFriday. Your favorite topics arescheduled for Saturday andSunday.

We will be offering again thisyear the spouse and kids clin-ics for your family members.

There will be learning, racing,banquets, dancing and awardsfor all.

If the season and weather areright, you have the choice ofmountain time, golf, in-line skat-ing, running or biking in theSchweitzer area.

The Lakeview Day Lodge willbe our base of operations forregistration, the awards ban-quet and the dance.

A block of rooms is being heldat the Selkirk Lodge (formerlyGreen Gables). Call 800-831-8810 for lodging reservations.The room block is under PSIA-NW.

Schweitzer has generously of-fered $21 lift tickets for partici-pants and their families.

As always the price is right andthe fun opportunities abound.Sign up soon!

Selkirk Lodge, White Pines Lodge andCondos(at Schweitzer Mountain Resort)800-831-8810

LaQuinta Inn800-282-0660208-283-9581

Central Reservations for:Edgewater Resort Motor Inn,Sand Point Quality Inn800-635-2534

Monarch West Lodge800-543-8193208-263-1222

SCHWEITZER / SANDPOINT, IDAHO ACCOMODATIONS

Lakeside Inn800-543-8126208-263-3717

Super 8 Motel Central Reservations800-800-8000

K-2 Inn at Sandpoint208-263-3441

Coeur d’Alene Inn208-765-3200

Coeur d’Alene Resort208-765-4000

Coit House Bed & Breakfast208-265-4035


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Skiing 201 – a clinic designed to improve theinstructor’s skiing performance in levels 4-7, includingrelated tasks and personal free skiing. The goal of thiscourse is to provide the instructor with an accurateassessment of their current ability and establish a planfor improvement.

Skiing 301 – a clinic designed to improve theinstructor’s skiing performance in levels 7-9, includingrelated tasks and personal free skiing. This course willprovide the instructor with an accurate assessment oftheir current skiing ability and establish a plan forimprovement.

Professional Knowledge 201 – a clinic designed forthe Level I certified instructor, anyone with one to threeyears teaching experience and those seeking Level IIcertification. This clinic will help the participant becomemore familiar with describing and identifying skill blendsand movement patterns in skiers through level 7.Participants will utilize a knowledge of ATS principles ina peer group environment.

Professional Knowledge 301 – a clinic designed forthe Level II certified instructor, anyone with three ormore years teaching experience and those seeking LevelIII certification. This clinic will help the participantbegin to identify and describe, with precision andaccuracy, skill blends and movement patterns in skiersof all ages and abilities in varied skiing tasks, snowconditions and terrain options.

ACE I – Advanced Children’s Educator – a two-dayeducational event that culminates with an endorsement.The program’s goal is to further educate and recognizegreat children’s instructors. The endorsement is recog-nized in nearly every division of PSIA. It is importantto note that this is not an exam. (Alpine and Snowboardofferings)

Above Timberline Off-Piste Skiing – challenge yourskiing to an upper mountain off-piste tour.

Legends – a fun day designed for experienced skiersof all ages. Come ski with Al Voltz and Gordon West.

Bumps I – this clinic is for skiers who have had limitedexperience with skiing the bumps. The terrain choicewill be lesser Black diamond and more difficult BlueSquare slopes. It will focus on the technique and tacticsof skiing bumps on these types of terrain. Participantsshould be prepared to spend the majority of the clinicskiing moguls.

Bumps II – this clinic is for participants who aresomewhat accomplished at bump skiing that want tohone their skills with an aggressive group of skiers. Theterrain to be utilized will include Black Diamond slopes.It will focus on the technique and tactics necessary todevelop your versatility and adaptability in skiing mogulswith more confidence.

Pipe and Park – Just as it sounds this clinic will explorethe Terrain Park and Half-Pipe at Schweitzer. There willbe an Intro clinic and an Intermediate level as well.Sign-up for this one right away!

Women’s Clinic – taught by top female clinicians, thisclinic is designed to address equipment issues, motiva-tion and ski improvement for women instructors.

Clinic Instructor Training – this clinic is designed toprepare those who are or will be teaching clinics in theirschool.

Improve Skiing Through Giant Slalom – good giantslalom skiing requires the skier to make clean, carvedturns and have the ability to accurately adjust the turnsize and shape to stay on line. This clinic will help youlearn to be more precise in your technique and tacticsboth in the gates and in your free-skiing.

Steeps – Just as it sounds! This clinic will explore thesteeps in a safe and fun atmosphere. Learn what ittakes to negotiate the steeper pitches of the mountainwhile exploring the conditions of the day. Develop theability to approach steeper and more challenging terrainwith efficient movement patterns and emotionalconfidence.

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Beginning Snowboard 1 - it’s time to give it a try. Youhave hesitated to go out and figure it out on your own,now let one of our most experienced instructor/trainersgive you what you’ve been waiting for.

I Can Turn, What Now? – Designed for beginningriders who have a grasp of the basics.

Adding Freestyle Tricks to Your Teaching. – Addflair to your teaching with fun free style tricks.

Free Riding in the 21st Century (Cert Level II andup) –Explore the cutting edge of all-mountain ridingwith this fast paced clinic

The Art of the Carve – Learn to make elegantcarved turns that will leave other snow-riders droolingin your dust.

ACE 1 – Snowboard Specific (see Alpine Description)

Pipe and Park – Just as it sounds this clinic willexplore the Terrain Park and Half-Pipe at Schweitzer.There will be an Intro clinic and an Intermediate levelas well. Alpine and Snowboard offerings. Sign-upfor this one right away!

Beginning Snowboard 2 - yesterday you learnedhow, now it’s time to REALLY start having some fun.Develop and hone your technique with this fun andindividually tailored clinic.

Designing Logical Snowboard Progressions -Building progressions is simple with the right formu-las. We will practice with practical on-hill applicationand help YOU become the coach everyone wants tolearn from.

Cruising the Groomers and Easy off Piste. –Explore Schweitzer’s diverse terrain in a moderatelypaced clinic.

Bigger, Badder, Faster – It’s a full-on, all-mountainassault.

Pipe & Park – Explore the Terrain Park and HalfPipe at Schweitzer. Intro & Intermediate.

NORDICBeginning XCD for Skiers & Boarders – Anentry level clinic for skiers & boarders wanting tocross over.

Pushing the Tele Envelope– So you’ve got yourturns down, but you want more. Come play allover the mountain in this session, and we’ll checkout any and every condition and terrain we cansqueeze in, discussing strategies and tactics for each.

Track: More Glide, Less Effort in Classic andThe Skate Debate. – We’ll spend half our time onclassic gear, and half on skate equipment, and we’llplay with how to squeeze maximum efficiency outof each. In both, the secret is … well, come findout!

Track: Teaching Efficient Movements in Skateand Stride. – We’ll look at how efficient, naturalmovements make teaching cross country at my levela breeze. Bring both your stride and skate gear, aswe’ll divide the clinic time between the two disci-plines.

SNOWBOARD

XCD: Round ‘em, Don’t Pound ‘em: ExploringEfficient Turning. – Many free heelers push their skisaround a turn, simply because they can. While effective,this is not always efficient. We’ll explore the smoothlysensual world of guiding, not pushing!

XCD: Teaching Efficient Movements in XCD. –How do you get someone to move naturally on theirfree heel gear, so their turns are round and consistent?It’s not nearly as difficult as you might think, and in thissession, we’ll cover it in depth.

ADAPTIVE

Learn to Mono Ski and the Bi Ski – Think you gotbalance. Come check out something new, it’s a blast.

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Symposium2003Schweitzer Mtn.Event Application

Sandpoint, IdahoApril 4 - 5 - 6, 2003

Name______________________________________ PSIA -NW #_____________Cert Level________

Address___________________________________City ___________________St_____Zip_________

Day " #_____________ E-mail address _________________Ski/Snowboard School____________

SIGN-UP FOR CLINIC TOPICS ON REVERSE SIDE

Two-Day Instructor Package (No Lifts or Banquet) $110.00 per person $__________(Includes Registration Fee, 2 Days Clinics and Souvenir)

One-Day Instructor Package (No Lifts or Banquet) $70.00 per person $__________(Includes Registration Fee, 1 Day Clinics and Souvenir)

Spouse and Family Clinics ____________ __________$25.00 per person/per day $__________Name/Day Name/Day

(Please make arrangements with Schweitzer Ski and Snowboard School regarding lessons for those 12 years old andunder)

Symposium Banquet & Dance $23.00 per person $__________

Dance only $6.00 $6.00 per person $__________

Extra Souvenirs $10.00 each $__________

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Mail application with check payable to PSIA-NW, 11206 Des Moines Memorial Dr., Suite 106, Seattle, WA 98168. Must arrive no later thanMarch 26, 2003. A late fee of $20.00 will be added after that date. Late applications will be accepted on space available only. A $20.00fee is charged on all cancellations. No refunds unless injured (a doctor’s statement is required). No “walk-ins” or phone reservationswill be accepted. If you have any questions, call (206) 244-8541 or e-mail to [email protected].

Release form: Recognizing that skiing/snowboarding can be a hazardous sport, I hereby release PSIA-NW, the host area and agents andemployees of each from liability for any and all injuries of whatever nature arising during or in connection of the event for which thisapplication is made.

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Symposium2003Schweitzer Mtn.Saturday, April 5 Sunday, April 6On Hill Topics On Hill Topics

Select your Saturday topics from the Select your Sunday topics from the list below (mark your 1st and 2nd choice) list below (mark your 1st and 2nd choice)ALPINE ALPINE___ Improve Skiing through Giant Slalom ___ Off-Piste Skiing

___ Bumps I ___ Bumps I

___ Bumps II ___ Bumps II

___ Women’s Clinic ___ Women’s Clinic

___ Beginning Pipe and Park ___ Intermediate Pipe and Park

___ Legends ___ Legends

___ Steeps ___ Steeps

___ ACE I (Advanced Children’s Educator) Day 1 ___ ACE I (Advanced Children’s Educator) Day 2

___ Clinic Instructor Training ___ Clinic Instructor Training

___ Skiing 201 (Ski improvement pre-level II) ___ Skiing 201 (Ski improvement pre-level II)

___ Skiing 301 (Ski improvement pre-level III) ___ Skiing 301 (Ski improvement pre-level III)

___ Professional Knowledge 201 (pre-level II) ___ Professional Knowledge 201 (pre-level II)

___ Professional Knowledge 301 (pre-level III) ___ Professional Knowledge 301 (pre-level III)

SNOWBOARD SNOWBOARD

___ Beginning Snowboard Never rode before ___ Beginning Snowboard Day 2 – Rode Yesterday

___ I can turn. Now what? ___ Designing Logical Snowboard Progressions

___ Adding freestyle tricks to your teaching (Cert Level I and up) ___ Cruising the Groomers and Easy Off Piste

___ Free Riding in the 21st Century (Cert Level 2 and up) ___ Bigger, Badder, Faster (Cert Level 2 and up)

___ The Art of the Carve ___ ACE I (Advanced Children’s Educator) Day 2

___ ACE I (Advanced Children’s Educator) Day 1 ___ Intermediate Pipe & Park

___ Intro to Pipe & Park

NORDIC NORDIC

___ Beginning Tele for Skiers & Borders ___ Track:Teaching Efficient Movements in Skate and Stride

___ Track: More Glide, Less Effort in Classic and The Skate Debate ___ XCD: Teaching Efficient Movements in XCD

___ XCD: Round ‘em, Don’t Pound ‘em: Exploring Efficient Turning ___Pushing the Tele Envelope

ADAPTIVE ADAPTIVE

___ Learn to Mono Ski and Bi Ski ___ Learn to Mono Ski and Bi Ski

___ Tips for Coaching Students w/Autism, ADD, ADHD ___ Tips for Coaching Students w/Autism, ADD, ADHD

or Mild Retardation or Mild Retardation

!FRIDAY – Your ski and ride day. We will be offering clinic groups in less formal settings with a variety of cliniciansavailable.

!FRIDAY – Adaptive Level I Pre-Exam Clinic ($40.00 fee)

!SATURDAY - Ski School GS Race – Fastest Ski / Fastest Snowboard (2:00-4:00 pm). Sign up at the Registration Table.

!SATURDAY and SUNDAY - Spouse and Family Clinics $25 per person/ per day.

!SATURDAY – Adaptive Exams

Mono & Bi Ski – Level II & III.

Cognitive and or Visual Impairment Level I & II ($90 per Module)

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Friday, April 49:30 am Symposium Clinician Training (Optional)– meet at the Mountain side of the Selkirk Lodge

Ski with CliniciansTD Training

Level I Adaptive Pre-exam Orientation Clinic. Shadowing by Level II (Adaptive and nonAdaptive) and above instructors will be on a space available basis. This would be a goodAdaptive overview.

7:00 – 10:00 pm No-host Welcome Party, Tapps LoungeSaturday, April 5

8:30 am – 12:30 pm Adaptive Exam – Mono Ski and or Bi Ski Level I and II, (must have Level I Alpine).

9:15 am Symposium classes form – Schweitzer – meet at the mountain side of the Selkirk Lodge

9:30 am – 1:30 pm ClassesFamily Clinics - group skiing for teens and spouses

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ski School GS Race – Fastest Ski / Fastest Snowboard

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Adaptive Exam – Cognitive and or visual impairment Level I and II.

3:00 pm Alpine/Snowboard Level II and III Written Exams – Selkirk Lodge Lobby

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm No-host cocktails – Tapps Lounge – upstairs in the Lakeview Day Lodge

7:30 pm Dinner –Caribou Room

9:00 pm - midnight Dance – Tapps Lounge upstairs in the Lakeview Day LodgeSunday, April 6

9:15 am Symposium classes form – Schweitzer – meet at the mountain side of the Selkirk Lodge

9:30 am – 1:30 pm ClassesFamily Clinics - group skiing for teens and spouses

Thursday, April 3 8:00 – 10:00 pm, Lobby of Selkirk Lodge

Friday, April 4 8:00 – 10:00 am, Lakeview Day Lodge

Friday, April 4 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Lakeview Day Lodge

Saturday, April 5 7:00 – 9:30 am, Lakeview Day Lodge

Sunday, April 6 8:00 – 9:30 am, Lakeview Day Lodge

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Board of Directors Election

Name: John WinterscheidRegion: SnoqualmiePosition #: 5Ski School: Ski MastersDiscipline: Alpine Level IIIOff the snow occupation: ComputerConsultantPSIA-NW Involvement: Training Direc-tor at Ski MastersReasons for wanting to serve: PSIA-NW has given me so much in the wayof skiing improvement and teaching thatI would like to give some of my time tohelp the organization.

Name: Robert GarnettRegion: SnoqualmiePosition #: 5Ski School: Fiorini’s Ski SchoolDicipline: Alpine Level IOff the snow occupation: ConsultantPSIA-NW Involvement: None, otherthan having taken clinics, camps andexaminations over 10 years.Reasons for wanting to serve: Givesomething back to a great organization.

Name: Andrew J. LairdRegion: BendPosition #: 2Ski School: Willamette PassDiscipline: Alpine IIIYears Teaching: 12Off the snow occupation: Owner of LairdLighting, Ltd./Commercial LightingSales.PSIA-NW Involvement: Member ofPSIA for 12 years. Level III Instructor.Reasons for wanting to serve: One ofthe reasons for wanting to serve on theBoard of Directors is our region is com-prised mostly of part time instructors,and most instructors teach becausethey love the sport and love to teachpeople to ski. They are not doing it forthe money. This is the reason I want tosupport these hard working instructorsand to be a voice for them in PSIA-NW.

Owning my own business will allow mesome extra free time to travel to skischools in this region to visit with theInstructors, ski their runs and hearabout their concerns. I hope to taketheir input and put it to work for them asa Board member.

I feel that our Instructors need the sup-port that PSIA-NW can bring to them,and they deserve someone available tocommunicate with on a regular basis.

Name: Larry MurdochRegion: BendPosition #: 2Ski School: Mt. BachelorOff the snow occupation: ConstructionProject ManagerPSIA-NW Involvement: Education VP,Tech Team Member, Examiner and DCL, allcurrent. Level III Alpine, ACE Certified.USSCA Level II coach. Former Board ofDirectors member.

Name: Gary Lee CarterRegion: South CentralPosition #: 1Ski School: White Pass Ski SchoolDiscipline: Alpine Level IIIYears Teaching: 37Off the snow occupation: Auto BodyRepairPSIA-NW Involvement: Current BODmember, past Examiner and DCL.Reasons for wanting to serve: I want tocontinue to represent my fellow instruc-tors at White Pass Ski School as a mem-ber of the board. I have the time andcommitment.

Name: John B. NelsonRegion: South CentralPosition #: 1Ski School: White PassDiscipline: Alpine Level IIIYears Teaching: 28Off the snow occupation: Operationsand Contract Manager for Wood’s Log-ging Supply, Inc. A Logging and Con-struction Supply Firm.PSIA-NW Involvement: Training Direc-tor White Pass Learning CenterReasons for wanting to serve: I’ve beenskiing all my life and teaching since Iwas 15. I passed my level Certificationin 1979. I have seen the growth andchanges in both the ski industry andPSIA-NW; with this experience I feel Iwill be able to help the instructors in myregion and PSIA-NW with a fresh ap-proach. I firmly believe in what PSIA-NW and the ski industry are doing andwith my commitment I would like to be apart of that.

Reasons for wanting to serve: To con-tinue my involvement with PSIA/AASI andto serve the membership of Central andSouthern Oregon Instructors. My involve-ment with the division will continue formany years and I would like to have theopportunity to vote on your behalf when itcomes to membership interests and issues.

Snoqualmie RegionPosition 5 John Winterscheid

Robert GarnettPosition 6 Wayne NagaiPosition 7 Bob McDonald

Stevens PassPosition 1 Angus HarrisPosition 4 Greg Starup

Crystal Mt.Position 3 Gordon Arwine

Mt. HoodPosition 2 Chris Wilson

BendPosition 2 Andy Laird (incumbent)

Larry MurdochSouth CentralPosition 1 Gary Carter (incumbent)

John NelsonSpokanePosition 2 Art Hathaway (incumbent)

The following PSIA-NW members have submitted applications to serve on the PSIA-NW/AASI Board of Directors. There will be elections for Snoqualmie #5, Bend #2 and SouthCentral #1. Watch for your ballots in early March.

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Second Call for Spring 2003 Awards Nominations

ing, ski school operations, the develop-ment and administration of programs tomeet special needs, divisional clinician orexaminer, member of the divisional ornational technical team, providing serviceto or serving on the PSIA-NW or PSIABoard of Directors or committees, writ-ing and publishing numerous technical orfeature articles on snowsports, etc..

Rookie of the YearThis award is available to first year instruc-tors in alpine, snowboard, nordic and adap-tive who meet the following criteria: 1)An active and current member of PSIA-NW on the date the award is presented. 2)In their first year of teaching an assignedclass. 3) Exhibits a caring attitude towardtheir students and enthusiasm for snow-sports that ensures students have a safe,fun and memorable experience. 4) Dem-onstrates technical knowledge, teachingability and skiing/riding skills that exceednormal expectations for a first year instruc-tor.

Please use the one page nominating formand submit to the PSIA-NW Office byMarch 1, 2003.

by Art HathawayRecognition and Awards Chair

ented snowsport instructor and coach ofchildren and youths of all ages. 4) Has anestablished history of outstanding per-formance in working with children’s pro-grams.

Art AudetOutstanding Service Award

1) This award may be presented to anyPSIA-NW member in good standing fordistinguished service, or 2) Service of sig-nificant and lasting benefit to their skischool, PSIA-NW, PSIA, their commu-nity, the common good of mankind, or3) For an exceptional one time act, or acts,worthy of special recognition. Note: nomi-nations for the Outstanding ServiceAward remain open at all times and theaward may be given to the same personmore than once.

Larry LinnaneLegends Award

This award may be presented to any se-nior member of PSIA-NW who has madea significant, life long contribution to thedevelopment and/or history of skiing,including but not limited to: ski instruct-

It is time to nominate deserving instruc-tors for one of the many PSIA-NW awardsthat recognizes their dedication and highachievement. The Recognition andAwards Committee is soliciting nomina-tions for the following awards:

Ken SyversonInstructor of the Year

The nominee must meet the followingcriteria: 1) Is a current member of PSIA-NW in good standing. 2) Is actively teach-ing snowsports in a member ski school.3) Serves as an exemplary role model. 4)Excels in technical knowledge, teachingability and skiing/riding skills. 5) Has anestablished history of outstanding per-formance as a snowsports instructor.

Jean LyonService to Youth

The nominee must meet the followingcriteria: 1) Is a current member of PSIA-NW in good standing. 2) Is actively teach-ing or coaching children in a member skischool. 3) Is recognized as an inspirationalrole model as well as an exceptionally tal-

AWARD NOMINATION FORM

___Instructor of the Year ___Oustanding Service ___Service to Youth ___Skiing Legends___Rookie of the YearI wish to nominate the following person for the award which I checked above.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________ City, State, Zip ______________________Ski School or Affiliation:__________________________# of Years Teaching __________*Justification: (please attach additional pages if necessary) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nominated by: _________________________Address: ______________________________ City, State, Zip ______________________Phone #: ______________________________*Please base your justification on the Awards Criteria. Use no more than two pages please and include no morethan two letters of recommendations if desired. Mail to: PSIA-NW, 11206 Des Moines Mem. Dr. #106, Seattle,WA 98168-1741. Attn: Awards Committee Chair. or send it via email to office@psia-nw. For more informationon the awards check our website at www.psia-nw.org

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Day Date Alpine Events Location

2002-2003Calendar of Events

Day Date Nordic Events Location

Day Date Adaptive Events Location

Mon 2/10/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Skiing or Teach/Tech Schweitzer-Mt. Hood MeadowsTue 2/11/2003 Day Clinic-Bumps 1 AlpentalThur 2/13/2003 Senior Tour-Indoor Video Indentify Changes Bellevue High SchoolThur 2/20/2003 Senior Tour-On Snow Indetify Performance Progress Summit CentralSat 2/22/2003 Day Clinic-Teaching Workshop II 201 BluewoodSat 2/22/2003 Day Clinic-Teaching Workshop III 301 49° NorthSun 2/23/2003 Movement Anaylsis Workshop II Mt. Hood MeadowsSun 2/23/2003 Day Clinic-Steeps Off-Piste @ 40 Degrees Crystal Mtn.Sun 2/23/2003 Day Clinic-Ski Improvement-Giant Slalom Mt. BachelorMon 2/24/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Skiing or Teach/Tech Mt. Hood MeadowsSun 3/2/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Skiing or Teach/Tech Stevens PassWed 3/5/2003 Day Clinic-Ski Improvement-Giant Slalom SchweitzerFri-Sun 3/14-16/2003 Divisional Academy Mt. BachelorSun 3/16/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Skiing or Teach/Tech Crystal Mtn.Fri 3/21/2003 Exam Orientation Clinic** SchweitzerSat-Sun 3/22-23/2003 “Exam Modules, Level II & III” SchweitzerSat-Sun 3/22-23/2003 Women’s College Crystal Mtn.Sun 3/23/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Skiing or Teach/Tech Mt. Hood MeadowsFri 3/28/2003 Exam Orientation Clinic** Stevens PassSat-Sun 3/29-30/2003 “Exam Modules, Level II & III” Stevens PassSat-Sun 3/29-30/2003 Advanced Childrens Endorsement White PassSun 3/30/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Skiing or Teach/Tech Mt. BachelorFri-Sun 4/4-6/2003 Symposium SchweitzerSat-Sun 4/5-6/2003 ACE @ Symposium SchweitzerFri 4/11/2003 Exam Orientation Clinic** Crystal Mtn.Sat-Sun 4/12-13/2003 “Exam Modules, Level II & III” Crystal Mtn.Fri 4/18/2003 Exam Orientation Clinic** Mt. Hood MeadowsSat-Sun 4/19-20/2003 “Exam Modules, Level II & III” Mt. Hood MeadowsFri 4/25/2003 Exam Orientation Clinic** Mt. BachelorSat-Sun 4/26-27/2003 “Exam Modules, Level II & III” Mt. BachelorFri-Sun 5/16-18/2003 GS Race Camp Mt. BachelorSat-Sun 5/31-6/1/2003 Ski School Clinic Leader Training TimberlineFri-Sun 7/11-13/2003 Professionl Development Series Camp TimberlineFri-Sun 7/18-20/2003 GS Race Camp TimberlineFri-Sun 7/25-27/2003 Mixed Race Camp (Alpine) Timberline* Five Week Series** No Educational credit for current level III Instructors

Sun 2/23/2003 Track Pre Exam Clinic Mt. BachelorSat 3/1/2003 Track Pre Exam Clinic Sun Mtn.Sat 3/1/2003 XCD Pre Exam Clinic Mt. BachelorSun 3/2/2003 Track Exam Level II & III Sun Mtn.Fri-Sun _ 3/14-16/2003 Divisional Academy (Telemark) Mt. BachelorSun 3/23/2003 XCD Pre Exam Clinic Summit XC CenterFri-Sun _ 4/4-6/2003 Symposium-Nordic SchweitzerSat-Sun 4/12-1320/03 XCD Exam II-III Mt. Bachelor

Fri 4/11/2003 Adaptive Pre-Exam Orientation Clinic Crystal Mtn.Sat-Sun 4/12-13/2003 Adaptive Level I and II Exam Crystal Mtn.Fri 4/18/2003 Adaptive Pre-Exam Orientation Clinic Mt. Hood MeadowsSat-Sun 4/19-20/03 Adaptive Level I Exam Mt. Hood Meadows


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Day Date Snowboard Events Location

2002-2003Calendar of EventsMon 2/10/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Riding or Teach/Tech Schweitzer-Mt. Hood MeadowsSun 2/23/2003 Freestyle Clinic Pipe and Park II Stevens PassSun 2/23/2003 Movement Analysis Workshop Mt. Hood MeadowsMon 2/24/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Riding or Teach/Tech Mt. Hood MeadowsSun 3/2/2003 Checkpoint- Riding or Teach/Tech Stevens PassFri-Sun 3/14-16/2003 Divisional Academy Mt. BachelorSun 3/16/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Riding or Teach/Tech Crystal Mtn.Fri 3/21/2003 Exam Orientation Clinic** SchweitzerSat-Sun 3/22-23/2003 Exam Modules, Level II & III SchweitzerSat-Sun 3/22-23/2003 Women’s College Crystal Mtn.Sun 3/23/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Riding or Teach/Tech Mt. Hood MeadowsFri 3/28/2003 Exam Orientation Clinic** Stevens PassSat-Sun 3/29-30/2003 Exam Modules, Level II & III Stevens PassSat-Sun 3/29-30/2003 Advanced Childrens Endorsement Snowboard Mt. Hood MeadowsSun 3/30/2003 Exam Checkpoint-Riding or Teach/Tech Mt. BachelorFri-Sun 4/4-6/2003 Symposium SchweitzerSat-Sun 4/5-6/2003 ACE @ Symposium SchweitzerFri 4/25/2003 Exam Orientation Clinic** Mt. BachelorSat-Sun 4/26-27/2003 Exam Modules, Level II & III Mt. BachelorFri-Sun 5/9-11/2003 Freestyle Camp TimberlineFri-Sun 5/16-18/2003 GS Race Camp Mt. BachelorSat-Sun 5/31-6/1/2003 Ski School Clinic Leader Training TimberlineFri-Sun 7/11-13/2003 Professional Development Series Camp Timberline

Day Date Written Exams (Levels II & III) LocationMon 2/10/2003 Exam Checkpoint Schweitzer, Mt. Hood MeadowsMon 2/24/2003 Exam Checkpoint Mt. Hood MeadowsSun 3/2/2003 Exam Checkpoint Stevens PassSun 3/16/2003 Exam Checkpoint Crystal Mtn.Sun 3/23/2003 Exam Checkpoint Mt. Hood MeadowsSun 3/30/2003 Exam Checkpoint Mt. BachelorSat 4/5/2003 @ Symposium SchweitzerAll written exams will start at 3:30 pm. The written exam fee is $15. The written exam must be completed at leasttwo weeks prior to the on snow modules. Please use an event application to register.

Sat-Sun 4/19-24/2003 National Academy Snowbird, UTFri-Sun _ 6/6-8/2003 National EXCOM & Board of Directors Meeting Lakewood, COSat-Sun 5/17-18/2003 PSIA-NW Sring Board of Directors Meeting TBA

Day Date Regional & National Events Location

Day Date TD DCL Training Events LocationFri-Sun 3/7-9/2003 Divisional Staff/TD Training (All Disciplines) Stevens PassSat-Sun 3/22-23/2003 TD Training (Alpine/Snowboard Exam Shadow) SchweitzerSat-Sun 3/29-30/2003 TD Training (Alpine/Snowboard Exam Shadow) Stevens PassFri-Sun 4/4-6/2003 TD Training @ Symposium SchweitzerSat-Sun 4/12-13/2003 TD Training (Alpine Exam Shadow) Crystal MtnSat-Sun 4/19-20/2003 TD Training (Alpine Exam Shadow) Mt. Hood MeadowsSat-Sun 4/26-27/2003 TD Training (Alpine/Snowboard Exam Shadow) Mt. BachelorFri-Sun 5/2-4/2003 Tech Team Training Mt. BachelorFri-Sun 5/9-11/2003 Summer TD/Staff Training Mt. Bachelor

New Address? or New Email?Be sure to inform the PSIA-NW office if you move. The post office may not forward our mailings.Send us your Name, New Address, New Phone and New Email. Notification can be madeeither by mail or email.


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Member Postage/Books/Manuals Price HandlingPSIA Core Concepts For Snowsports Instructors (merchandise program) ................................. 24.50 3.00PSIA Alpine Technical Manual NEW (merchandise program) ....................................................... 19.50 3.00PSIA Alpine Technical Video NEW .................................................................................................. 22.50 3.00PSIA Core Concepts For Snowsports Instructors - Alpine Technical Manual (combined price) . 39.50 4.00PSIA ATS: Alpine Skiing Manual (ATS III) ........................................................................................ 19.95 3.00PSIA ATS: Alpine Study Guides: Level I, II or III……………………………………………………….…… ...... 12.50 each 3.00PSIA ATS: Alpine Handbook (III) ..................................................................................................... 14.50 3.00PSIA ATS: Alpine References Video ............................................................................................... 19.95 3.00PSIA Alpine Professional Development Portfolio ............................................................................ 9.50 3.00PSIA Alpine Movement Assessment Pocket Guide ......................................................................... 4.50 3.00PSIA - AASI Children’s Instruction Handbook ................................................................................ 14.50 3.00AASI Snowboard Manual (merchandise program) ........................................................................ 19.95 3.00AASI Snowboard Video ................................................................................................................... 19.95 3.00PSIA Nordic Telemark Skiing – A Classic Comes of Age – Video ................................................. 19.95 3.00PSIA ATS: Nordic Handbook (4” x 6”) ............................................................................................. 14.00 3.00PSIA ATS: Nordic Skiing (1995) ..................................................................................................... 19.95 3.00PSIA Adaptive Manual ..................................................................................................................... 19.95 3.00PSIA Introduction to Teaching, Wagnon .......................................................................................... 3.00 3.00PSIA ATS (Strategies for Teaching) .................................................................................................. 4.00 3.00PSIA Teaching Concepts (ATM III) Alpine ......................................................................................... 4.00 3.00PSIA Children’s Development ......................................................................................................... 4.00 3.00PSIA Children’s Instruction Manual ................................................................................................ 19.95 3.00PSIA Alpine Entry Level Guide for Children’s Instructors ................................................................ 9.50 3.00Captain Zembo Ski Teaching Guide, John Alderson ...................................................................... 9.50 3.00PSIA-NW Teaching Skiing to Children Both Young & Old, Lucas ................................................... 2.00 3.00PSIA-NW Guide for Teaching Kids to Ski, Sutherland .................................................................... 2.00 3.00PSIA-NW Alpine Certification Tasks Video: Level I/II/III 2002 (71min) NEW .................................. 20.00 3.00PSIA-NW Alpine Certification Guide ................................................................................................ 5.00 3.00PSIA-NW Nordic Certification Guide ............................................................................................... 5.00 3.00PSIA-NW Snowboard Certification Guide ....................................................................................... 5.00 3.00PSIA-NW Adaptive Certification Guide ............................................................................................ 5.00 3.00PSIA-NW Teaching Manual, Ed Kane ............................................................................................. 1.50 3.00PSIA-NW Racing and Gate Running, Ed Kane ............................................................................... 2.00 3.00The Vail & Beaver Creek Alpine Handbook NEW ........................................................................... 17.00 3.00The Vail & Beaver Creek Snowboard Handbook NEW .................................................................. 17.00 3.00It Started in the Mountains, A History of Pacific NW Ski Instructors, Joy Lucas ............................. 22.50 4.00Skiing: The Nuts and Bolts, LeMaster ........................................................................................... 12.00 3.00Ski Instructors Guide to Physics & Biomechanics of Skiing, Vagners .......................................... 12.00 3.00Skiing: An Art...A Technique ............................................................................................................. 7.50 3.00Teaching People Skiing & Boarding, John Mohan ........................................................................ 10.00 3.00Mastering the Mountain, Walt Snellman ......................................................................................... 4.00 3.00Conditioning Skills, Ellen Post Foster ........................................................................................... 12.00 3.00Skiing and the Art of Carving, Ellen Post Foster ............................................................................ 13.50 3.00Skiing and the Art of Carving, the film (60 min), Ellen Post Foster ................................................ 23.50 3.00Race Skills, Ellen Post Foster ....................................................................................................... 12.00 3.00Technical Skills for Alpine Skiing, Ellen Post Foster ...................................................................... 12.00 3.00Breakthrough on the New Skis, Lito Tejada-Flores NEW .............................................................. 16.00 3.00

NOTE: Please add $3.00 for postage and handling on first book and $1.00 for each additional book.

PSIA-NW AASI Book Store 2002-03The books, manuals, pins, shirts, etc. listed below are available from the PSIA-NW office and on the website.Check the website for a complete listing of available titles and an order form. Some titles also availablethrough the merchandise program.Payment must accompany order. Please make checks payable to PSIA-NW. Washington residents must add 8.8% sales tax.Please use the enclosed order form when orderingbooks or merchandise. You may order by mail, phone, fax, e-mail or in person.


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AlpineA Copper Mountain Day (23 min)Alpine Ski School (72 min)Aspen World Cup - 1981 (25 min)Breakthrough on Skis, Tejada-FloresBreakthrough on Skis II - Bumps & Powder, Tejada-FloresBreakthrough on Skis III – The New SkisInterski ‘91: Alpine Demonstrations (95 min)Interski ‘91: Alpine Technical Comparatives (19 min)Interski: Sexton, Italy 1983 (30 min)Legends of American Skiing - 1849-1940 (78 min)Marker Gold Sarajeva - 1984 (18 min)Mark of Champions (30 min)Movement Patterns in Children’s Skiing - with study guide (20min)Movement Analysis, Allan TencerNational Ski Areas Safety Awareness - 5989 (10 min)PSIA ATS: Volume I (32 min)PSIA ATS: Volume II (38 min)PSIA Alpine ReferencesPSIA National Children’s Symposium,Copper Moun-tain1989 (4 hrs)PSIA Images (12 min)PSIA Centerline National Standards, Ellen Post, TimPetrick, Jerry Warren (20 min)

Nordic Snowboard

ATS: Nordic Skiing Sequences (15 min) Snowboard Images – 1995 (11 min)Cross Country Ski School (68 min) AASI Snowboard Video – 1998 (25 min)Sybervision - Cross Country Skiing Warren Miller’s Learn to Ride - NEWFree Heels, Nils Larsen (15 min)Interski ‘91: Nordic Demonstrations (93 min)Interski ‘91: Nordic Technical Comparisons (19 min)Cross Country Skiing - A Better Way, Bill Koch (12 min)Cross Country Skiing - Skating Techniques with Bill Koch (48 min)

Video Tape Rentals

A $25.00 refundable deposit is required to rent videos. Rental fee is $5.00 per day. Please include 8.8%sales tax on rentals. Add $3.00 for postage and handling. Please note there is no charge for mailingdays if tapes are returned promptly.

PSIA-NW Alpine Certification Tasks (71 min) NEWSkiing Tactics for Balance – CSIA (15 min)Skiing and the Art of Carving/The Film, Foster &Schonberger (60 min)Shape It Up, Aspen Skiing Co.Skiing With Style - The Parallel Turn (60 min)Skiing With Style - Mastering the Mountain (60 min)Ski Sense & Safety, NSAA (20 min)Ski the Mahre Way (55 min)Sports Attitudes, Don GreeneSwix World Class Ski Tuning, Warren Miller Ent. Prod. (30min)Sybervision - Black Diamond Skiing, Ryman, HustedSybervision - Downhill Skiing, Husted, Ryman, Killy (60min)Sybervision - Fundamentals of Downhill Skiing, Ryman,Husted(60 min)Teaching Children to Ski, EPSIA-Educational Foundation (30 min)Theory Into Practice: Effective Ski Instruction, Kevin Taylor (40min)NSAA The Other Curriculum (23 min)The Teaching Model, Steve Still / The Skiing Model Part I,Mike PorterThe Teaching Model, Steve Still / The Skiing Model Part II,Mike PorterUSSCA Downhill/Tactic/Technique, Mahre Twins (58 min)Warren Miller’s Learn to Ski Better 2 - NEW

Merchandise Price HandlingAASI Logo Pins: Level I / Level II / Level III 10.00 2.00PSIA Shield Pins: Level I / Level II / Level III 8.00 2.00PSIA Lapel Pins, small 1.50 2.00PSIA & AASI Embroidered Patch 4.00 1.50AASI Decal (2 ½ “ Round) 3.00 1.00PSIA 3” Gold Decal 2.00 1.00PSIA Decal, 1 7/8” x 2” 3.00 1.00PSIA Bumper Sticker/Window Decal 4.00 1.50ATS: Nordic Skiing Sequences Video 15.00 3.00

Online MerchandiseProgram

This year’s PSIA/AASI Merchan-dise program is online atwww.psia-nw.org. Check out thenew selection of fleece, vests,shirts, etc. embroidered with yourchoice of logos. Group orders arealso available.

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Again this year we are able to offer you discounted lifttickets due to the generosity of the many ski areasparticipating in this program. The PSIA-NW/AASI

Board of Directors is pleased to reproduce the list and send itto all of you as a membership benefit.

Each area has its own rules regarding where you check in toreceive this benefit, what documentation you must have withyou, and the type of ticket and the amount of discountavailable on the ticket. All areas require that you are a currentmember of PSIA (national).

This program was evaluated last year by the participating skiareas with no instructor abuses reported, but you mustremember that one person can ruin a good thing for us all. Wewill again ask the participating ski areas to evaluate theprogram and submit the names of any instructors who haveabused or misused the program. All incidents will be reviewedby the Ethics Committee for further action.

We are interested in continuing the discount lift ticket programbecause we feel that it is beneficial to both the area and theinstructor. We must maintain a good professional approach toinsure that this program will not only continue to be availablefor instructors, but also that the number of participating areaswill increase.

Some of the ethics involved when purchasing a discountedlift ticket are:

1. Follow all of the area rules.2. Be polite.3. Never buy a ticket with your card for someone else.4. Never resell or give away your discounted ticket.5. Never teach guests for free or for money away fromyour home area. Guide

your friends/relatives to the host area’s resident skischool.6. Never talk poorly of an area that has provided you abenefit. If you can’t think of something good to say, then saynothing at all.

Please remember not all areas give us the same benefits.Check your list carefully before going to an area so you haveall of the necessary documentation and are not disappointed.Of course don’t forget to thank them too.

by Kathy HandMembership Benefits Committee Chair

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2002-03 SEASONLIFT DISCOUNTINFORMATION

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SKI TEACHING IN SPANISH OR PORTUGUESETranslations to teach children or adults. Handbooks,manuals or cassette tapes with text.Go towww.skiteaching.comEnor Martinez, 3508 Virginia Way, Salt Lake City, Utah84109(801) 466-9039

ski backwards and control their speed is truly a “win-win”situation, by building their confidence and keeping all of yourstudents, other classes, and skiers safe.3. By examining the mechanics of skiing backwards, I havealso found that it puts the skier, at any ability level, in a per-fect stance, body position, and weight placement for skiingforwards. This is how it works. Once your students are com-fortable skiing backwards and controlling their speed, havethem “stop and freeze!” Then, examine with them by point-ing out your and their form, body position, weight placement,etc. You will find in most cases that your students will have abetter grasp of balance, weight, and subtle edge control move-ments, without getting into those long-winded, eye- blurring,mind-numbing, and seldom understood level three instruc-tors doctoral dissertations. (Sounds a lot like ski instructorlevel class warfare. HA!) My rules for ski instruction are theKISS (keep it simple skier), KIFI (keep it fun instructor), andthe KISI (keep it safe instructor) principles.4. Regardless of your students’ ability and level, skiing back-wards pays big dividends because it is fun; it loosens yourstudents up, and is a wonderful change of pace. Once theyget the hang of it, you can integrate skating backwards, back-wards wedge turns, and backwards wedge stops. If your stu-dent are more advanced it becomes even more fun, by teach-ing them backwards parallel turns and stops.5. As your students’ level of backwards skiing expertise in-creases; you can now take them to the next level of the ad-venture, with 360 turns and then aerial 720 turns. Now thesky is the limit, because you took the time to show them thesimple maneuvers and techniques of skiing backwards andintegrating it into the total skiing experience.

All this leads to more fun and faster learning because, confi-dence is built, and safety is enhanced. Skiing backwards is awonderful change of pace for you and your students. It al-lows them to enhance their skiing experience by being allowedto show off under your watchful eye, and their skiing willimprove without them even knowing it! What a bonus! Ya-hooo! Let the backwards skiing begin!

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SKI AREAS COST DOCUMENTSOREGONHOODOO SKI AREA 50% OFF 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD

2> OUTSIDE TICKET WINDOW – NORTH LODGEMT. ASHLAND SKI AND COMP SKIING 1> CURRENT PSIA CARDSNOWBOARD RESORT 2> SEASON PASS

3> LETTER FROM DIRECTOR CONFIRMING EMPLOYMENTMT HOOD MEADOWS $10 OFF SHIFT TICKET PRICE 1> CURRENT PSIA CARDMT HOOD SKI BOWL $19 DAYS

$14 NIGHTS 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD2> GO TO SKIBOWL TICKET OFFICE FOR

“JUNIOR PRICED TICKET”SKI ANTHONY LAKES COMP 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD

2> CURRENT STAFF ID (EMPLOYEE ID)FROM SKI AREA WHERE WORKING

TIMBERLINE $20.00 1> NOT VALID IN SUMMER2> CURRENT PSIA CARD3> AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK

WILLAMETTE PASS COMP 1> PNSAA EXCHANGE LETTER

WASHINGTONCRYSTAL MOUNTAIN NO CHARGE 7 DAYS/ WEEK1> FULL-TIME INSTRUCTORS EMPLOYED BY A SKI AREA

2> LETTER TO VALIDATE EMPLOYMENT3> CURRENT PSIA CARD

49° NORTH 50% OFF 1> CONTACT SS DIRECTOR2> CURRENT PSIA CARD

MISSION RIDGE $22 TICKET 1> ORIGINAL LETTER FROM DIRECTOR/SUPERVISOR2> CURRENT PSIA CARD

MOUNT BAKER $16 MON-FRI$26 Weekends& HOLIDAYS 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD

2> SEASON PASS/LETTER FROM TEACHING AREA3> EFFECTIVE AFTER 12/1/02

SKI BLUEWOOD 1/2 PRICE 1> TICKET WINDOW2> CURRENT PSIA CARD

STEVENS PASS 20% DISCOUNT 1> SHOW SEASONS PASS2> CURRENT PSIA CARD

THE SUMMIT AT SNOQUALMIE $21 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD2> CURRENT SEASON PASS FROM SKI AREA

WHERE TEACHING3> PHOTO I D. (IF NOT ON PASS)4> GO TO ANY TICKET BOOTH

WHITE PASS $17 MID-WEEK/ $22 WEEKEND 1> LEVEL 2 & 3 ONLY2> CURRENT PSIA CARD

IDAHOBALD MOUNTAIN ½ PRICE 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD

2> TICKET WINDOWBOGUS BASIN $18 TICKET 1> GO TO SKI SCHOOL OFFICE

2> CURRENT DATED LETTER FROM YOURSKI SCHOOL DIRECTOR

3> CURRENT PSIA CARD4> NOT VALID DURING HOLIDAY PERIODS

BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN CO. $5 OFF or Free 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD2> SEASON PASS3> LETTER FROM DIRECTOR

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SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT NO CHARGE 1> GO TO TICKET WINDOW2> INSTRUCTORS EMPLOYED BY A SKI AREA3> LETTER FROM HR DEPT. VALIDATING EMPLOYMENT4> CURRENT PSIA CARD

SILVER MOUNTAIN ½ PRICE TICKET1> GO TO TICKET OFFICE AT BASE OF SILVER MOUNTAIN2> SHOW PSIA CARD AND PHOTO I.D.

SUN VALLEY RESORT $20 DOLLARS OFF 1> LEVELS 2 & 3 ONLYREGULAR $65 TICKET 2> CURRENT PSIA CARD

3> LETTER FROM DIRECTOR4> EXCLUDES DATES: 12/24-1/2, 2/16-2/195> RECEIVE AT TICKET WINDOW

ALASKA DIVISIONALYESKA RESORT DISCOUNT 1> PURCHASE TICKET AT TICKET WINDOWS

2> CURRENT PSIA CARD3> PHOTO ID

EAGLE CREST FIRST 2 DAYS FREE 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD- ADD’L DAYS 50% OFF 2> GO TO SKI SCHOOL WINDOW

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISIONANGEL FIRE RESORT LEVEL III COMP LEVEL II 50% DISCOUNT 1> CURRENT PSIA CARDARAPAHOE BASIN $28 1> GO TO TICKET WINDOW OR SKI SCHOOL

2> CURRENT PSIA CARD AND PHOTO I.D.ASPEN,SNOWMASS, BUTTERMILK, ASPEN MTN $29 1> ANY TICKET WINDOW

2> CURRENT PSIA CARD & PHOTO I.D.SKI PURGATERY $10 OFF REGULAR PRICE 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD@ DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT 2> LETTER FROM DIRECTORSTEAMBOAT SKI & RESORT $39 DAILY RATE 1> GO TO SKI SCHOOL

2> SEASON PASS/LETTER OF INTRO. FROM SKI AREA3> CURRENT PSIA CARD4> PHOTO I.D.

TAOS SKI VALLEY DISC 1> GO TO SKI SCHOOL TICKET OFFICE2> CURRENT PSIA CARD OR A LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

FROM RESORT AT WHICH YOU ARE EMPLOYED3> NOT VALID 12/27-31/02, 2/15-17/03 OR 3/10-12/03

VAIL & BEAVER CREEK $49 1> GO TO ANY TICKET WINDOW2> CURRENT PSIA CARD3> MUST BE CERTIFIED4> ONE PASS PER DAY, PER PERSON

TELLURIDE COMP 12/2-19/02, 1/6-2/3/03 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD2> LETTER FROM EMPLOYER

WINTER PARK RESORT 12/21/02-3/30/03 - $41 3/31-4/20/03 - $28 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD

2> MUST BE AN ACTIVE PSIA MEMBER SKI SCHOOLEMPLOYEE

WESTERN DIVISIONMAMMOTH/JUNE SKI AREAS 25% DISCOUNT 1> LETTER FROM DIRECTOR

2> CURRENT PSIA CARD/PHOTO I.D.3> GO TO ANY TICKET COUNTER

MT ROSE $24 1> GO TO MAIN LODGE GUEST SERVICES2> CURRENT PSIA CARD3> IF LEVEL III – SEE SS DIRECTOR SEAN JOHNSON

SUGAR BOWL DISC 1> CURRENT PSIA CARD2> LETTER FROM SS DIRECTOR3> AREA PASS4> GO TO SPECIAL TICKETS WINDOW5> CALL DAY BEFORE (530) 426-6770 MIKE IMAN

SQUAW VALLEY USA $44 1> GO TO SPECIAL TICKETS OR SKI SCHOOL2> SHOW MEMBERSHIP CARD3> NO SATURDAYS4> EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS 12/25-1/4, MARTIN LUTHER KING,

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Phone: (206) 244-8541 Fax: (206) 241-2885 E-mail: [email protected]

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PSIA-NW Membership # __________________Cert Level______________

Ski/Snowboard School: __________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________last first

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________street/box city state zip

Daytime Phone: (____)___________________________ Home Phone: (_____)__________________

Email Address:_________________________________________________Discipline: Alpine Snowboard Nordic Adaptive

EDUCATION EVENTS

Fill out this box for: Fall Seminar, Day Clinics, Night Clinics,Women’s College, Professional Development Series, ExamCheckpoints-Mock Exam, Level II-III Written Exams, AdvancedChildren’s Endorsement, GS Camp, Divisional Academy, ExamOrientation Clinics, Senior Tour, Freestyle Clinic, Ski School ClinicLeader Training, PDS Camp, and Summer Race Camps.

Event Name:____________________________

Event Date:_____________________________

Location: ______________________________

Unless otherwise stated, all events check in at the Day Lodge. Day Clinicsbegin at 9:00 am and Night Clinics at 7:00 pm.

All written exams will begin at 3:30 pm except the PDS Series, which isscheduled for 7:00 pm.

CERTIFICATION EXAMS

Exam Level: Level I Level II Level IIIExam Date: _______________________________

(Applications are due 14 days prior to events)

Skiing or Riding Module - Saturday

Teaching/Technical Module - Saturday

Skiing or Riding Module - Sunday

Teaching/ Technical Module - Sunday

The day of the module you are assigned may be determined by exam sign-ups.

Exam Location: _________ ___________________

Written Exam Passed? yesDate of Exam __________________________Proctor/Ski School where taken_______________________________

Training Director’s Signature (required for exams)

LIABILITY RELEASE FORM (you must sign this release before attending any PSIA-NW event):Recognizing that skiing/boarding can be a hazardous sport, I hereby release PSIA-NW, the host area and agents and employeesof each from liability for any and all injuries of whatever nature arising during or in connection with the conduction of the event forwhich this application is made.

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TO AVOID A LATE FEE, registration is required 14 days prior to an event. If space is available, you will be assessed a $10 late fee for a day ornight event and a $20 late fee for a two-day event. If you are injured and are unable to attend your event, we will deduct $10 for a one-day eventand $20 for a two or more day event from your refund. REFUNDS REQUIRE A NOTE FROM YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER.Signature _______________________________________________________________ Date __________________________

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As stated above, this video is intendedto compliment the two most recentmanuals published by the PSIA. Spe-cifically it covers the more recent in-terpretations of the skills concepts andemphasizes more of the blending ofthe skills rather than each one individu-ally. In addition it gives a graphic in-terpretation of the use of the Step-ping Stones to skier developmentwhich helps understand the steppingstone approach.

The skills concepts are graphically il-lustrated by both lower level and moredynamic skiing tasks. Each skill move-ment pool is illustrated by a numberof skiing tasks that emphasize the onesthat best facilitate each. Each is titledwith an action. “Stay in Balance” isdemonstrated by showing: adjuststance width; flex & extend ankles,knees, hips and spine; use forward &aft movements; change the amount oflean relative to the hill; move head &arms; and increase & decrease mus-cular tension. “Edge Skis” is demon-strated by showing: feet and ankles;lower legs & knees; lower spine; wholebody. “Apply Rotary Movements” isshown through: leg rotation; wholebody rotation. “Control Pressure”

movements are shown through: foreand aft; foot to foot; flexion & exten-sion; side to side.

The Stepping Stones offer the instruc-tor many valid pathways to parallelturns for the lower level students.These can be used to design the allimportant beginner lesson. Two ex-amples are illustrated. One is the par-allel based progression that may bemore appropriate in areas where thelearning terrain is reasonably moder-ate and where shorter skis (140 cm to160 cm) are predominant. This ap-proach would use stepping turns to aidthe learners accomplish the movementpools necessary to turn both skis atthe same time into the new turn. (Thekey here being very small steps to en-courage the student to compliment thedirection change with a movement ofthe body in the direction of the newturn.) The second is the more conven-tional wedge based progression whichwould be more appropriate where theterrain is more varied, the beginningarea more crowded and the predomi-nant ski length is longer (160 cm to180 cm). This approach would use thewedge as the basis for controlling speedthrough making turns and the wedgestop for approaching the lift lines. Par-

allel would be approached by the wedgechristie, again encouraging appropriatemovements of the body in the direc-tion of the new turn. Both approachesare nicely illustrated giving the viewera more graphic understanding of thisless structured approach that leaves theinstructor with more latitude to appro-priate shape the lesson for eachcustomer’s needs.

The final sequences show a variety ofskiing from packed runs to powder andsteeps to “inspire the lifelong passionfor the mountain experience”.

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