realskiers

balance? Core, core and more core, then get yourself either a 3' trampline or a Bosu ball trainer like this http://www.bosupro.com/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=bosupro/story.html .  the bosu ball is probably one of the best trainers possible for balance training and strengthening you can do. Unfortunately, I am well-versed in rehab and the bosu ball is amuch used training device. I have used it for my ankle, knee and back rehab. You can just stand on it with one foot, hold a weight and move it side to side and balance, reach down and touch the floor using alternate hands, the best was a drill where they put a band around your waste and you stand on one leg, they pull you back and forth and you have to balance yourself. It's a tough one but fun too. I also ride my mountain bike on a 20 mile ride each weekend, I find the mtn bike requires a lot of the same skills as skiing trees. You need to lead with your upper body and use countering like in skiing asw ell as using the inside leg to help with balance. I run 2-3 times during the week along with regular workouts.  Did I mention core?   Try doing planks 4 times a week (or more) sides and front, hold for 1 minute each.