Learn John Clendenin's Squeegee Move in Aspen, Colorado While Taking Ski Lessons
Winter is just around the corner. What better way to spend the cold months but in the mountains, skiing with your friends and family? If you're planning a family getaway for the holiday season, you might want to consider going to Aspen, Colorado and learn John Clendenin's famous Squeegee Move™.
Skiing is an activity for people of all ages. You, your family and friends will enjoy learning the Clendenin Ski Method and have fun skiing in Aspen. John Clendenin's Ski Method focuses on safety and speed management, two important factors you should consider when skiing. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, John Clendenin's ski method will help you improve your skiing skills
John Clendenin's ski method concentrates on the basic fundamentals of skiing first. Once you've mastered these fundamentals, you can start learning simple moves like the Squeegee Move™.
The Squeegee Move™ allows you to re-center yourself and assures a safe parallel turn entry on the slope. To do this, hold your poles in a comfortable position in front and to your side then face down a gentle slope. Position your feet six inches apart and lift your poles out to your side. As you start going down the slope, tip one ski on its little-toe edge and scrape it gently toward the other ski. When the scraping of your ski has gentle, consistent pressure, like a squeegee on a car windshield, you will gently turn in the direction of the scraping ski. As you finish your turn will also find yourself centered over, and balanced on, the scraping ski. This simple move is like sticking one oar beside your canoe when floating down a gentle river. The canoe will gently turn toward the side with the oar in the water.
The Squeegee Move™ is just one of the many things you will learn in John Clendenin's ski program. Learn the fundamentals of skiing, be in control and have fun in all kinds of terrains with the Clendenin Ski Method.
The Clendenin Ski Method is a simple concise Method focused on safety and speed management in all terrain, even bumps. Two Time World Ski Champion John Clendenin says his: "Baby boomer clients first read the book Four Words for Great Skiing and watch the DVD Finding the Love Spot (both offered on his web site below). The majority of students like starting their lesson indoors secured in the safety harness. Warm and comfortable in the Aspen Club and Spa they grasp the basic fundamentals of great skiing on the infinite slope – the ski simulator. New skills immediately transform their skiing in one of Clendenin's enchanting camps or in a private lesson guided by John or one of his certified CSM coaches. With ownership the Clendenin Ski Method invites clients of all ages ‘to dance with gravity' and renew their thrill of skiing the entire mountain.
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Family ski holidays part two - Finding the best ski lessons
In the second of our articles about booking the perfect family ski holiday, we look at how to choose the most suitable ski school for your children.
Many resorts have ski schools for groups and private lessons starting from the age of 3 upwards. The little ones can start at a children's ski garden with a club house, toilets and refreshments and indoor play activities should the weather turn cold. The ski areas offer a range of ski terrain to suit all first time skiers. They are well staffed with English speaking ski instructors and assistances to help get the little ones on their feet, or skis.
Children progress through various levels of skiing and can proudly return home as fully fledged professionals clutching their award medals. The ski schools should have a range of ski lifts from small rope tows to Poma drag lifts to teach the children the basics of getting up the mountain. The snow coverage is often guaranteed as many ski schools will have added snow making facilities and their own piste bashers.
Check the location of the children's ski school in relation to the main ski slopes as it is easier to drop children at the same location you will be skiing yourselves. Often the children's facilities are based in the village centre away from the main ski areas and you will find yourselves running around to collect your children. Check also that the ski school is accessible by the free village ski buses and nearby bus stops.
It is important to point out that not all three year olds are ready to listen and learn in a foreign environment. Some children's ski schools can be oversubscribed during holiday periods and factors such as the weather and large group sizes may play a big part in the child's enjoyment of outdoor activities. If your child is physically confident and is used to a childcare facility there is no reason why they shouldn't come away with the ability to perform an elegant snowplough by the end of a week's lessons.
Some parents may of course prefer their little ones to have private lessons. In this instance it is good to share a private instructor with some friends to spread the cost and make the lessons fun and not too much of a challenge.
Good English speaking private instructors can be found in resorts and details should be available through the local tourist office or resort websites. It is advisable to pre book lessons and check availability before committing to a holiday package to make sure the lessons you want will be available. Larger organisations such as ESF and International ski schools based in France will take children from 4 upwards and will offer a range of group and private lessons in the main ski areas. Check the group sizes and drop off points as these factors will affect your lesson preference.
For younger toddlers and babies, most ski resorts will offer a local crèche facility for babies starting from 3 months upwards. Children used to a nursery set up will get the most out of this and should settle quickly. The childcare facility will want to see proof of medical records and vaccination certificates and these should be presented to the crèche when you arrive.
Families often bring their own nanny or better still obliging grandparents to help cover the childcare allowing the parents themselves a few hours ski time knowing their children are in safe hands. Little ones can be entertained with a bit of sledging and snowman building to make sure that they too are able to enjoy a winter holiday.
Regarding ski hire it is best to hire your equipment, boots, skis, poles or boards when you arrive in the resort. This ensures all boots and equipment fit correctly and you have the best possible range of equipment and expertise to hand. Children learning from scratch will not need poles to start with and often find that they are an added distraction and get in the way when learning to the lifts, take advise from the hire shop and
Ski hire companies can offer some good online deals with early booking discounts and free children's packages. Check that deals include helmets to hire for children, poles will only be needed by older children who have progress beyond the beginner stages of skiing. It is important to make sure ski boots are worn with ski socks to avoid discomfort and cold feet. Check that boots are comfortable after the first day's wearing and report back to the shop if you are not happy with the equipment and need to change it. Some shops will offer a system whereby boots and skis can be left at the shop over night to store and dry until the next day. This works well if you are using the local ski buses to get around the resort and do not want to carry your equipment backwards and forwards every day.
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Lost Valley Ski Vacations - Free Ski Lessons Anyone?
The city of Auburn, Maine, in the northeast part of our country, proudly boasts of nearby Lost Valley Ski Resort, making sure its slopes are covered with plenty of artificial snow for the arriving winter skiers, snowboarders, and winter sport fans. Lost Valley is known for using the first artificial snow in Maine over 39 years ago- way before it became popular with almost all ski resort with low snowfall. With over 300 acres of different types of terrain in the area – hills, streams, and bridges – there are 45 acres dedicated to skiing, cross country, and snowboarding sports. The slopes are divided into 25% of slopes for beginners, 35% for intermediates, no advanced slopes, and 10% for experts. Snowfall in this area is only 99 inches per year which is not a lot for skiers or snowboarders, so Lost Valley prides itself on the personal grooming of the slopes in the fall, preparing it for the winter games.
When winter sports opens for the winter season, 15 trails are always ready to go, with two chair lifts and a T-bar. Lost Valley has the longest ski day in Maine, with 13 hours of continuous skiing every weekend of the skiing season. Its vertical drop is 240 feet with a summit of 350 feet. Also available are self-operated electronic timing, in order for skiers to practice the slalom racing. Electric lighting systems allow skiers to ski during the night on every Lost Valley slope and trail.
Lost Valley Ski Area also offers free adaptive ski lessons to all ages of people with different disabilities and abilities, through the non-profit organization Lost Valley Handicapped Ski Association. This is something that is very special and rare in the skiing field, with many people taking advantage of it in the area. Skiing equipment can be rented for all winter sports that are catered to at Lost Valley Resort, including ski equipment, snowboarding equipment, mountain bikes, and paintball equipment. Ski and snowboarding lessons are also available for private parties and groups, for a special day made more special.
At the lodge, you will experience a warm family environment with outstanding food and beverages. This is an absolutely wonderful place to bring a family, as Lost Valley was designed with the family in mind. There are training programs, adaptive ski programs, racing events, a snowboard terrain park, mountain biking, and a huge twenty-acre paintball park. Lost Valley Resort is also a great place to hold meetings, family reunions, weddings, and other special events. Catering is available.
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Picking Ski Resorts With Ski Lessons Included
Perhaps this year is a good year to take up on my ambition of trying out skiing for the first time. This is a nerve-racking venture for me, considering I am more suited to warm sandy beaches and city sightseeing tours. However, like many people perhaps, I feel that at some point in my life before I reach a certain age that I should really do something beyond my own comfort zone. Therefore, skiing is something beyond my own comfort zone and is an experience that many people should enjoy at some point in their life.
If like me you are thinking of going skiing for the first time, then you should choose wisely on you ski destination/resort. The problem with finding a ski resort is that most beginners will opt towards destinations that are more popular without really being prepared for what is in store. Some destinations/resorts are not suitable for beginners as they do not offer easy slopes and professional/experienced skiers that dominate the slopes may put off beginners.
It is important to choose a resort that offers ski lessons to beginners; this way you will enjoy your holiday break without feeling to vulnerable to the elements. It is better to gain some ski lessons before you go on holiday so you can get a good feel of the motions and feel less intimidated. When going on a ski trip one does need to expect to use as much as energy as they can as this is not a simple slide down the park!
It does not matter how old you are when you take up ski lessons, as the tutorials are tailor-made for you to learn at your own pace. When learning at the ski resort you will be thrown at the deep end, in that you will immediately learn the techniques through skiing down some of the slopes. This is the only way you will gain a true experience of skiing from the moment you lay your feet into the skis; you will find that practising a few times will mean that you will progress faster than you expect.
Skiing lessons can be taken privately or with a group. Bear in mind that if you do opt for private lessons then you are more likely to pay more than you would with a group ski session. Many of the lessons involve useful skills and techniques, which can be in the form of starting up, stopping, turning corners and cross-country skiing. When taking up ski lessons one thing to keep in mind is that you will need to be prepared to use a lot of your leg strength and practice on your balancing techniques.
Dry slope skiing is very different from actual skiing on the snow slopes as this does not include the possibility of coming across uneven surfaces and possible bumps that you are likely to come across when skiing down the slopes. However, this will enable you to work on your balancing techniques and improve leg stability on the skis. There are always staffs at hand to help you out, but if you are afraid to fall then you will be disappointed to know that you need to expect yourself to fall a number of times in order to increase your confidence on the slopes.
One key element to ski lessons is learning how to fall properly without damaging yourself too much. For instance if you land on front, instead having your arms reached out in front of you, you have them across over your face and chest so end up rolling. Obviously, you will have a few minor injuries but is to be expected. In the end, you will need to remind yourself that you are there to have fun and it just the thrill of the experience you are after.
Anna Stenning has researched into what to expect when taking up ski lessons as she is planning to go skiing this year.
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