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Brian Smith & Aleks Smith – How to Raise a Skier
OVERVIEW
Raising a ski family is an art and a science, and SKI and the Professional Ski Instructors of America are here to show you the ins and outs with this in-depth course taught by two of the country’s best ski instructors (who are also parents.) Remember: Just because you love skiing doesn’t mean your kids automatically will. These lessons are essential for any parent or guardian who wants to get their kids geared up, staying warm, and having fun—with as few meltdowns as possible—on the slopes.
You’ll Learn
When to introduce kids to the sport of skiing
What kind of gear you need and how and when to use it
How to prepare for family ski days, including a packing list
Teaching cues and progressions from taking the first carpet run to riding the chairlift
How to recognize the signs your kids are ready to progress
What to do in less-than-ideal scenarios
How you know when it’s time for ski school
INSTRUCTORS
Brian Smith
Growing up not far from his wife, Brian Smith’s journey to becoming an internationally recognized instructor and coach based in Aspen began as the son of two dedicated instructors. Brian represents the U.S. as a member of the PSIA National Alpine Team and, like his wife, works as an Examiner, training instructors in both the East and in the Rocky Mountains. In all his work, wherever he is making turns, Brian carries with him a rich history of growing up ski racing in the Adirondacks under his parents’ watchful eyes. The many guests and instructors who have the opportunity to ski with him feel the infectious force of his enthusiasm and the depth of his knowledge and experience. As with Aleks, beyond all that Brian has accomplished in skiing, his greatest joy is seeing his girls grow to love the sport.
Aleks Smith
Skiing runs through Aleks Smith’s veins, providing the nourishment she needs to be an influential leader in the U.S. ski industry. A highly successful instructor working for the Aspen Skiing Company in Colorado and a former Snow Sports Director at Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks, Aleks is a PSIA Examiner both in the East and in the Rocky Mountains and, together with Brian, she is a proud parent of two high-energy daughters who love skiing as much as their parents. Balancing all of this requires an unmistakable passion for the sport—that reflects the ways in which Aleks’ parents introduced her to skiing as a child growing up in the shadow of the Lake Placid Olympics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Timing & Gear
Ski Day Prep
Sliding on Snow
Dealing with Dynamics
Ski School Ready
