Alpine ski tips

ready, set, attack!

There is often a tendency to over-analyze ski technique, but at its core, all good, effective skiing is done while in balance

2and attack the obstacles in my way as I move down the slope

Chris Lennon | Photos: Gillian Morgan

1Of course there’s a bit more that goes into the mix, but when we’re out on the hill exploring new terrain and negotiating uneven or freshly blanketed and thus hidden obstacles, we don’t have time to think about all the finer details. We can, however, use certain tactics to help us stay in balance, and one that I regularly use is to envision myself attacking the slop as I would an opponent in football or an opponent’s serve in tennis. Rather than resting on my heels on the baseline, I picture myself on the balls of my feet ready to pounce on

3As I clear each obstacle and continue to move forward and down the hill, I recoil and get ready to respond to the next feature that will keep me on my toes and wanting to come back for more