By Wild Bill Kelso, PSIA Certified Ski Instructor It’s snowing… that’s the good news. The bad news is that you can’t see your nose in front of your face. Not to worry. There are a few things you can do to relieve the situation and have fun. Number one is to plan ahead and bring …
By Wild Bill Kelso, PSIA Certified Ski Instructor Many skiers encounter a vexing issue when progressing through the intermediate levels… crossing their tips. It’s an intermediate rut that can be difficult to overcome. This is one area where snowboarders have an advantage… they don’t have two tips to cross. When first learning to ski, you …
By Wild Bill Kelso, PSIA Certified Ski Instructor Skiing and boarding is fun. So much fun it is hard to describe for skiers and boarders who enjoy the sport. You get to explore and experience the mountain outdoors with your family and friends with the thrill of skiing or boarding. However, some people new to …
By Wild Bill Kelso, PSIA Certified Ski Instructor What was your sport in high school or college? Football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, baseball and other sports all have something in common that you need to put to use. The linebacker set position, basketball defender position, receive serve position in tennis and volleyball, shortstop in baseball all …
Rule number one before you go: When driving in Ski Country, check the weather (weather.com or your favorite) and go to the Colorado Department of Transportation website Cotrip.org and check the speeds and road conditions. Google maps drive time and Waze are essential cellphone apps for keeping apprised of road conditions and drive times which …
By Wild Bill Kelso, PSIA Certified Instructor Skiing and boarding in Colorado can be cold, very cold. Being cold will take the fun out of skiing and boarding, and could ruin your day. However, plenty of people go out and enjoy the snow on the coldest of days. Some knowledge and preparation will go a …
By Wild Bill Kelso, PSIA Certified Instructor The Colorado Skier Safety Act is the law and is summarized way below at the bottom. First the obvious: Ski and board under control; ski within your ability. Ski and board commensurate with conditions …. steepness, traffic, terrain, visibility and snow conditions. Have skis and binding in good …
By Wild Bill Kelso, PSIA Certified Instructor This season’s thin snowpack is still excellent for beginners and fun for intermediates. Experts and thrill seekers will have to wait for more white stuff from heaven. It is important to protect and maintain the condition of your skis and board for more reasons than you may think. …