Skiing Wild Snow

Clinic Date: Saturday March 6, 2010 - Afternoon

Spaces Remaining: 5 / Capacity: 8

Ability Level:  Advanced (Ability Assessment)

Clinic Codes: 210P - Afternoon

Clinic Description: While terrain is constant, snow is always changing. A change in snow conditions can turn an easy run into a challenging run and even a slight change in aspect can turn good snow into problematic. Learn ways to adjust technique and strategy to deal with the smorgasbord of snow conditions you might encounter in the world of ungroomed snow.

General Clinic Information:The festival is a celebration of backcountry skiing so our clinics focus on skiing skills that will improve your skiing in the backcountry - as well as in the ski area. We focus on the three main challenges in backcountry skiing, terrain steepness, terrain obstacles (trees and bumps), and different snow conditions. In the backcountry, these three variables define the challenges of skiing downhill. In keeping with this many of the clinics do not specify free heel or fixed heel - alpine or tele. Techniques may vary but the common threads of successful skiing do not. Most of our instructors teach and ski on both types of gear and have a great understanding of any specifics that may apply. Where applicable, you will find gear specific clinics, but feel free to join in a mixed clinic based on your ability and interest.