What you will Learn in this Tutorial

This video provides tips on how to make long, fluid turns while skiing in powder. The video is divided into three sections: adapting to variable snow conditions, adjusting skiing technique for soft snow powder, and adapting to steeper terrain. Jens demonstrates drills and techniques to improve adaptability, including practicing short turns, maintaining a proper ski stance, and skiing in difficult conditions. The importance of avalanche training and having the right equipment is also emphasized.

Highlights

• The video focuses on long, fluid turns while skiing in powder.
• Jens demonstrates drills to improve adaptability in variable snow conditions.
• Techniques for skiing in soft snow powder, such as adjusting pressure on each ski, are discussed.
• Jens provides tips for skiing steeper terrain, including controlling speed and adjusting turn techniques.
• It is important to start within your comfort zone and gradually increase difficulty when practicing the drills.
• Maintaining a proper ski stance with slightly bent knees is crucial for skiing in powder.
• The “Hard Way Home” drill is recommended, which involves skiing in difficult conditions to improve adaptability and strength.
• Jens emphasizes the need for avalanche training and carrying the right equipment when skiing off-piste.
• Strategies for making the skis turn more similarly, such as mindful hip movement and leveraging leg strength, are discussed.
• The three phases of a freeride turn (initiation, middle section, finish) are explained, with variations depending on the steepness of the terrain.
• Information is provided on joining ski camps for further learning and practice.