Learn some great tips and advice from Mogul and Free Ride Ski Coach, Ben Chapman. Ben shares some valuable advice on: - setting up your ski boots to be more mogul friendly - pursuing athleticism not only mogul technique - skiing different lines in the bumps - mogul specific training ideas and how to build your own mogul course.  Links  Ryuji Kywabara the mogul skier we mention https://www.instagram.com/ryujikuwabara?igsh=NGFlemJtdWdwY211 Video of Ryuji showing different lines  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0biU3Evz3y/?igsh=aDV6ZDV4cTJrM2kz Guy Hetherington Mogul Tips video o ..read more

Join Tom Gellie and Lou Rosenfeld in this enlightening episode of the Big Picture Skiing Podcast, where they delve into the intricacies of ski boot selection. Discover why Lou recommends specific boot types, from beginners to seasoned experts, and the surprising benefits of opting for a "race boot." Explore the crucial role angles play in ski boot design, and how they can significantly impact your skiing technique and performance on the slopes. Plus, gain insights into the often-overlooked aspects of kids' ski boot design and the potential pitfalls of excessive ramp angle. Whether you're a nov ..read more

Discover practical methods for finding your ideal boot alignment using everyday items in this episode. Join the conversation between master boot fitter Brent Amsbury from Park City Ski Boot and Tom Gellie of Big Picture Skiing. Gain insights into the BOA system’s effectiveness in tightening ski boots – is it a gimmick or here to stay? Explore the Big Picture Skiing Boot Fit Guide for more details: BPS Boot Guide Book a personalized appointment with Brent at Park City Ski Boot ? Elevate your skiing with Big Picture Skiing! Access 5 pieces of FREE content designed for YouTube Subscribers. Cli ..read more

There is a new instructor training and certifying body in Canada. The Professional Ski Instructors of Canada (PSIC). The organisation was founded with the goal of starting a fresh when it comes to how ski instructors are trained and certified in Canada. “Can we do things better given the modern world we live in today?”. Find out about what they do differently and how they approach training and certifying instructors. Guests Mark Sedgwick Jeff Marks Guy Hetherington Links: PSIC https://www.psic.pro/ ⛷️ Improve your skiing intermediate to expert from the comfort of your home https://bigpictur ..read more

Erik Schlopy was at one stage one of the best Giant Slalom Ski racers in the world. In this episode: Find out what sort of equipment modifications and tuning he would do to compete at this level Top 3 drills Erik believes will help any competent skier up their game His thoughts on the Olympic Winter Games How his namesake drill has been misunderstood and what it really is meant for plus much more This episode was one I recorded a few years ago but the quality wasn’t great as it was impromptu. I recently cleaned up the audio for a better listening experience. I think you’ll come away inspire ..read more

Zipfit make custom ski boot liners using the most premium materials available. Skiers report that using these liners creates greater comfort, enhanced performance and a liner that often outlasts the ski boot shell! It is not unheard of for Ski patrollers to put over 1000 days in their Zipfit liners. The question is “Do I need a zipfit liner in my ski boots?” ? I personally took the plunge last winter and talk about what my experience was like and why I will always use a zipfit liner from now on. Tune in to find out more in this chat with Jeff Colt from Zipfit. ⭐️Want the best online learning ..read more

There is a pattern amongst world champions where many of them have set goals early on in life. A statement to a teacher, a note written down in a special book or a video claiming they want to win a gold medal at the olympics. In this episode you will meet Ava Keenan, 13 year old mogul skier with some outstanding results already and a mindset that I believe will take her to her goal. You should listen to this podcast episode because it reminds us about setting goals and that it takes time and work to achieve them. You should also listen because we get into some really interesting mogul techniqu ..read more

In the latest episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast, we dive into the world of Carv, an app that combines cutting-edge technology with ski coaching. Carve measures various aspects of your skiing, analyzes the data, and provides feedback to help you improve your technique. We explore the intriguing topic of how skiers learn and improve by hearing from the data science team, one of the co-founders, and the head of marketing and product at Carv. This episode reveals exciting updates for the 2023-24 winter season, including changes to how Carve rewards skiing and a new algorithm that crowns Te ..read more

In the latest episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sasha Rearick, former head coach of the U.S. ski team. This episode stands out as one of my favorites this year because Sasha's coaching principles are simple, effective and just make sense. Sasha is very focused on constraints-based learning which you will discover more about in the interview. He makes some great points about how to use this model in your own coaching giving examples from his experience using it. After listening to this episode, I believe you'll feel inspired and gain a clearer sense ..read more

Welcome to the Big Picture Skiing Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of ski instruction. Join us as we explore why being a ski instructor is often considered one of the best jobs in the world. Imagine waking up in the mountains, turning your favorite pastime into your profession, and experiencing the joy of helping others while traveling to stunning destinations. In today's episode, we introduce you to Chris, the visionary behind a company dedicated to transforming your dreams of a ski instructor lifestyle into a reality. Chris and his team at Snowminds specialize in securing ski inst ..read more