Article Archive
By Pat Moore
In its new Spine Ergo
back protector, POC has taken the design of back protection
for skiers one step further by considering specific aspects
of ergonomics related to skiers needs.
Full Story
An Article about Ski School Staffing
By Clark Williams
It's Autumn and it's that time when the mountains
begin the arduous task of staffing their ski schools. Returnees
are never guaranteed they'll get the call to return. Full
Story
Teaching First Timers
By Clark Williams
One of the most daunting tasks facing ski
instructors is the task of introducing first timers to the
sport. Check out some suggestions for helping you accomplish
this. Full Story
NASTAR
Nationals Diary 2010
A racer's perspective
on the largest ski and snowboard competition in the world
By Pat Moore
An
insider's look at participation in the amateur ski and snowboard
racer's national championships. Full
Story
An insightful analysis
of the pivotal match
By Neal Fisher
Okay,
it's not skiing or snowboarding but this little known sport
caught a lot of attention at the 2010 Winter Olympic
games. Check out this riveting
report.
A four-term president
shares his experience
By Jonathan Houck
Ski
clubs exist and thrive only through the efforts of volunteers.
Serving as a club officer has it's responsibilities and it's
rewards. A former president shares his experiences.
Full
Story
Skiing
with Young Children
Introducing
youngsters to the sport
By Mark Scott
Kids love to get
out on the snow and experience the joys of skiing just like
their parents. Here's how to make that introduction
an enjoyable experience for kids and parents alike.
Full
Story
Backcountry, Backcountry,
Backcountry
Backcountry skiing on Mt. Greylock in Western
Massachusetts
 By
Clark Williams
Even back here in the east, the buzz is all
about Backcountry skiing. Resident Scribe Clark Williams describes
his first experience climbing and descending Mt. Greylock
in Western Massachusetts. Full Story
They
Work Hard for the Money
Teaching skiing to the very young
By Clark Williams
Who has the toughest job on the mountain?
It could very well be the dedicated instructor who is tasked
with the responsibility of teaching skiing to the very young.
Regular contributor Clark Williams shares some insight. Full
Story
Promoting,
Recruiting, and Motivating Your Ski Team
By Pat Horgan
Sure we all love cutting freshies through
the trees or pulling Gs arcing warp speed turns down a section
of untracked corduroy. But, at some point in your skiing
career, you may find yourself in a rut. The same old
turns down the same old trails will lose their zing, and you
may even put away the boards and become one of those folks
who say, “I USED to ski all the time...”
Don’t let this happen to you! Full
Story
by Jerry
Graffam
The Sunday River Community Forum began as
an online gathering place for devotees of Maine's Sunday River
Ski Resort. The cyberspace members carried their friendship
to the next level by getting together to do what we all love
to do - ski! Full
Story
Do
You Remember the First Time?
By Clark
Williams
No not that first time. The first time you
crammed your foot into an unyielding ski boot, attached them
to unwieldy skies and hurled yourself down that deadly precipice
known as the beginner's slope. An event thatI'm sure is as
indelibly etched in your mind as it is in mine. Full
Story
By Clark Williams
Have you ever wondered if you were "good
enough" to teach the sport of skiing to others? Follow
the travails of Clark Williams as he relates an amusing summary
of his attempt. Was he successful? Is it something you should
try? Read on....
Fast
Wax
If you race, and have not heard of Saucer
Wax---you will
By Wina Sturgeon
Chris Artemis doesn't look like a mystery
man. In fact, he doesn't even look like he would be interested
in a ski race; he seems the type to be leaning over a chess
board. Full Story
NASTAR
Nationals Diary - 2008
By Pat Moore
 Each
year recreational racers throughout the country receive notification
that they have qualified for the National Championships.
And each year, over a thousand accept that invitation.
This past event held in Steamboat was the fourth for me and
I started the week maintaining an online diary. Full
Story
Try inline skating for great off season training
By Clark Williams
This long time ski instructor has found a terrific way of keeping
his alpine skills sharp in the off season. Check out his recommendations.
Full
Story
Tips for enjoying the closing days of the
season
By Robert Gagnon
Don't be in a rush to grab the golf clubs. There's still time
for some fun filled days on the slopes and you may just experience
surprisingly good conditions. Full
Story
By Wina Sturgeon
Reprinted with permission from adventuresportsweekly.com
If you ski or snowboard, especially if you race or go for
air in the pipe, you should have started training a month ago!
Ski season is closer than you think. Head for the gym! Full
Story
Slalom
skis for recreational GS racing?
Elan's
Fusion Pro SLX might be the answer
by Pat Moore
 As
recreational skiers we recognize we don't race for a living
but we'd still like to lower our times and catch the hotshots
on the hill. Technique and training are critical and are frequently
the focus of instructional articles in ski magazines but maybe
there is a shortcut to improving your performance.
Slalom skis for GS Courses! Elan’s Fusion Pro SLX may
very well be the answer. Full
Story
You're
Training All Wrong!
by Wina Sturgeon
Are you training for ski season? Is your
workout the typical 10-rep, five set routine? If so, your skiing,
and most especially your racing, will suffer. Here's an insightful
approach to tailor your training for the upcoming racing season.
Full
Story
The
Racers Get Love: US Men's Alpine Team Fundraiser
By Wina Sturgeon
All
20 members of the US Alpine Ski team joined forces in Park City
to host a golf tournament/fundraiser to help athletes defray
costs for the upcoming competition season. Full
Story
By Jason Hendricks
 As
if climbing Everest weren't enough of an accomplishment, adventurists
have now begun skiing and boarding the planet's highest peak!
Read this entertaining account by noted climber and author Jason
Hendricks. Full
Story
 Rossignol
has brought a new dimension to snowboarding and a great new
tool for learning the sport. Beginners and accomplished boarders
alike will find a fun approach to riding on "one plank".
Full Story
 Ski
racing? It's not just for Olympians and hard-charging risk
takers. It's a fun pursuit for skiers of all ages and abilities.
There are many ways to get involved in this exciting aspect
of the sport and improve your overall skiing too! Full Story
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