Honoring Ron LeMaster: Three Years of Reflection about Increased Awareness on the Hill

Today, November 30th, folks are gathering at Eldora Mountain Resort to honor Ron LeMaster, who sadly lost his life on the mountain three years ago in 2021. Richard Rokos reflects on his loss by penning an article about the lessons he's gained from the accident.

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Balance Against the Outside Ski: Key Technique from FWDI’s Young Skier’s Guide

The Young Skier’s Guide: Fundamentals of Ski Racing ninth and final key concept covers “Balance Against the Outside Ski."

By | 2024-11-08T14:51:57-07:00 October 28th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Balance Against the Outside Ski: Key Technique from FWDI’s Young Skier’s Guide

Mastering Angulation: Key Ski Racing Technique from The Young Skier’s Guide

Mikaela Shiffrin Photo: GEPA pictures The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:27-07:00 September 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Mastering Angulation: Key Ski Racing Technique from The Young Skier’s Guide

Maintaining Equal Ankle Flexion for Optimal Ski Performance

The amazing Ron LeMaster photomontages aim to immerse athletes in the images of ski racers, helping them internalize the technique through their neuromuscular system. Athletes then replicate the "technique" their coaches teach, aligned with these concepts. This edition features ankle flexion

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:38-07:00 August 30th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Maintaining Equal Ankle Flexion for Optimal Ski Performance

Mastering Ski Turns: Upper Body Facing Downhill

When we say "facing" downhill, we don't mean facing exactly down the hill. Instead, the upper body should be slightly biased downhill. This means the front of the bib should mostly be visible from below the skier.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:45-07:00 August 16th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Mastering Ski Turns: Upper Body Facing Downhill
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