Next Level Skiing Ted Mahon: It's All Fancy Footwork
Jan 5, 2021
Ted Mahon, a seasoned Colorado mountain athlete and ski instructor with over 25 years of experience, shares invaluable insights on skiing. He emphasizes the importance of fitness and preparation for an enjoyable ski vacation. Discover the appeal of backcountry skiing and how to ease newcomers into it. Ted also dives into his uphill clinics, which blend community and fitness, while stressing the significance of gear, particularly boots, in mastering footwork. Tune in for his advice on choosing peaks and keeping good ski partners for safety and enjoyment.
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Re-Establish Forward Stance First
- Wake your feet and check whether you're standing on your heels or the balls of your feet before your first runs.
- Re-establish a forward (fore-aft) stance deliberately to make everything else on skis work.
Warm Up On Rental Skis Slowly
- Take a couple easy warm-up runs on unfamiliar rental skis to re-familiarize with edging and turn size.
- Play with speed and edge control until confidence returns; there's no verbal shortcut for confidence without time on snow.
Arrive With Base Fitness
- Show up with a baseline of aerobic fitness so you recover faster and ski confidently at altitude.
- If you plan to return, get targeted prep suggestions from your instructor for next season.