This course that we are all participating in is actually called a Mountain Ski/Snowboard Leadership Training, so it’s not solely comprised of ski/snowboard tuition. Today we got our first taste of the team building and leadership exercises. We woke up in the dark (6am), blurry eyed and daze and drove to Strathcona Park Lodge and [...]
Into the White: Part 4
I always knew this day would come but it’s still unexpected. The day when nothing seems to flow, clouded by indecision and cursed by over thinking. We get feedback throughout the skills and put it into practice but when all you can think about is what you are not doing, then obviously you’re not focusing [...]
Into the White: Part 3
Today was a bit of a treat for us. We got to ski with Tobin, ski course coordinator and all round top dog. Nothing against Nigel at all but Tobin is one of the few CSIA Level 4 skiers in Canada. Just to put it in perspective, the way it was put for me but [...]
Into the White: Part 2
Being that there are 13 males on this course, sadly no females this year, it seemed appropriate to band together in respect of our course and time here. So we shaved. The only rule being the removal of all facial hair, naturally some decided to take it a little further…… south. All in all it [...]
Into the White: Part 1
To be fair I really had no idea what to expect when it comes to being instructed in skiing. I think my last lesson was about 15 years ago, and that was only for a day. Naturally a 10 year old doesn’t retain much information to do with technique. It becomes more of a monkey [...]
