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Michael Rogan & Eric Lipton – Intro to Skiing
OVERVIEW
For beginning and nominally experienced skiers, this course is a comprehensive guide to equipment, on-hill coping skills, and basic ski technique from the editors of SKI Magazine and the Professional Ski Instructors of America. From how to put on gear and get on the lift, to controlling your speed and steering your skis, you’ll learn the fundamentals of alpine skiing so you can stay comfortable and safe on the slopes. We can’t wait to help you fall in love with this amazing sport.
You’ll Learn
All the equipment you need to be successful on skis
How to layer appropriately to stay warm and dry all day long
The basics of maneuvering around the flats
How to navigate and ride various ski lifts
The responsibility code, and how to keep yourself safe
The skills you’ll need to have fun getting from top to bottom
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Setting Expectations
Gearing Up
Moving Around
Riding the Lifts
Staying Safe
Conquering the Mountain
Sliding on Snow
First Turns
INSTRUCTORS
Michael Rogan
You know the skiers who teach the ski instructors how to ski? That’s the Professional Ski Instructors of America’s alpine team, and Michael Rogan is the coach of that team. He skis 250 days a year—most of them teaching a range of skiers from junior racers to the most elite members of the U.S. Ski Team. “I’m excited to teach you how to have better, more exciting days on the mountain,†Michael says. “Skiing is my passion and I believe the more you know, the more fun you’ll have.†Michael, living a skier’s dream, spends his North American winters in the Tahoe area, then travels to Ski Portillo in Chile for the South American winter.
Eric Lipton
Eric Lipton is a professional skier and three-time member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America’s National Alpine Team. As one of the nation’s top instructors of instructors, Eric dedicates his winters to teaching and coaching around the world, and sharing his passion for skiing with recreational skiers, racers, and fellow instructors. Eric has been skiing since the age of 3 and teaching skiing for over 20 years. He honed his skills as a collegiate ski racer before joining the National Alpine team in 2008. He’s a frequent contributor to skiing outlets and publications, including SKI Magazine, and has recently worked with the U.S. Ski Team on skill development and mechanics.
