Message #11350

[Ron]

Perry, as long as the snow is soft, just make nice controlled turns and try not to stop on very steep terrain as in; don't let the turns stop, you can be moving at a crawl but try not to stop the movement/momentum.  Don't let the tips go past horizontal and uphill, very bad. pole plants need to be underfoot/binding but you have to reach further down as you flex (bend) your legs and move towards the new turn ( if you don't reach down, you will over-ski your pole due to the distance your body falls- it won't be fun), of course, you have to keep your body facing and moving down the fall line. As you come through the turn extend your legs and as you make contact with the snow, set your edges and move right into the next turn with your pole plant and body. Try that even on moderately steep stuff.