I was an instructor for many years and I have to say she is a FANTASTIC ski instructor. Her energy, ability to explain skills, technical ability etc.. Very well done
@henrygerwien186
6 жыл бұрын
...energy: I think, Bruce Willis, Hulk and George Foreman in union would have big problems in fighting her!
@rezlivley
4 жыл бұрын
I live in Colorado (Powder Counitry) and this lesson helped me so much. I am relatively new to skiing About 7 years now, having grown up in Alabama for most of my life. Nice for an x instructor to see such benefit in this posting. I will go tomorrow for 15 plus inches is forecast in the next few days starting early AM at Monarch Mountain where I ski.
@hellocrappy
5 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous of those kids... learning to ski powder at 8 years old! She is an awesome instructor, too.
@sammora470
4 жыл бұрын
Bro it doesnt matter how old you are anyone can ski powder, any age any ability, the most important thing when skiing ANYTHING is confidence.
@muralikrishnanms1992
3 жыл бұрын
And moguls
@BrokeAgain
Жыл бұрын
they have the money and time :)
@michaelgay7649
Жыл бұрын
She is a champion:))
@devinmadren1819
Жыл бұрын
No kidding. I moved to Colorado when I was 21. Didn't pick up skiing till ten years later. No lessons just KZitem videos lol. This lady has taught me a lot.
@dresdenjblue
8 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic. Maybe the best ski instruction video I've ever seen. Thank you!
@wishbone569
6 жыл бұрын
I agree with that comment
@osulxa
11 ай бұрын
I’ve watched countless videos on this topic and this instructor is the only one who gets it right. Deb does an amazing job of describing the correct technical aspect and proper Sensation of skiing soft or deep snow. This video changed my entire form and ultimately, made me a more confident and capable skier.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
11 ай бұрын
Love it. Awesome!!
@stevensongstad2147
4 жыл бұрын
Deb: Very good instructional video. I suspect the two Beauregard kids have sprouted some more and are even more accomplished skiers. I read a lot of the other comments here and I realize most if not all are not aware that you are Winter Olympian Debbie Armstrong Gold Medalist from the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Games. The games in which Deb won Gold, Christin Cooper won silver and Phil and Steve Mahre took Gold and Silver in the slalom. Count your blessings that Deb has committed her professional life to this incredible sport.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Thank you
@stevensongstad2147
4 жыл бұрын
@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong . I have taught in Sun Valley for many years. I have skied Cristin"s silver many times and ride Armstrong express at Alpental when ever I visit the mainland or pass through Seattle on the way to Sun Valley. Rock on!
@Den221255
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, one day I would love to meet you. I didn’t know of you so in searching the web I discovered just what makes you tick. You are one of those rare people who God has given an incredible gift too that you use absolutely selflessly for others!! I loved it when I saw you were not just against drugs but also alcohol, perhaps the worst drug of all As a past Head of Physical Education and avid skier for years, like others I quickly came realise just how proficient you were at teaching those young kids in powder. In all my years, I truly have not seen a better educator who then I read gave free ski lessons in the morning. If you are ever in New Zealand, SUMMER OR WINTER please feel free to contact my wife Sue and I and we would love to host you for free and perhaps pay back some of the enormous amount of time you have so freely given in your life to others!!!!! Regards Dennis and Sue Anderson Email sandspitretreat@value.net.nz. ( we no longer operate as such as we are now truly retired but that was our email address that we have just kept)
@douglast3410
5 жыл бұрын
pretty amazing that a gold medalist can not only be a complete student of the sport but also a wonderful teacher. this video is a gift.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
5 жыл бұрын
Ah. Sweet. Pass the video along😄
@normferguson2769
4 жыл бұрын
As an ex-ski patrol I tried to explain the bounce to a friend who was mid-level. He didn’t get it. This video showed me a better way to explain it. Thanks Deb.
@janel7284
4 жыл бұрын
BRAVO, Deb! I've watched countless ski vids and she is crystal clear and succinct with instructions. she's not spewing everything she knows, only the most important points for optimal technical performance in every scenario she's highlighting. LOVE DEB!!
@alfieboy4022
4 жыл бұрын
Another thing I’d add that isn’t covered is to keep your skis pretty close. Aggressive skiers used to skiing faster typically have a more wide open stance and this can be a problem in deep powder because the density of the snow varies wildly (so one ski can slow down faster than the other causing you to do the splits or fall). Also, on fatter skis (102 and up) with good rocker you still want to bounce somewhat so that you don’t actually have to go super fast to make tighter turns. In very steep terrain (>45 degrees) you can use a bounce after moving a bit to help you do a jump turn in deep snow (rather than trying to jump from a static position which is very hard with a lot of snow over your skis). On steep terrain, pushing down against the powder gives you a nice stable platform to control your speed. With some practice, it feels very comfortable to ski some really steep stuff.
@CakewalkHootenanny
6 жыл бұрын
This lady is a terrific teacher. I wish she was my instructor
@teresabuck3305
4 жыл бұрын
CakewalkHootenanny great teacher
@rodneybadger5292
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with previous comment. I’ve skied for 50 years, professionally and as a Master Racer and long time Ski Patrol. Great video. You have a unique ability to teach in a very understandable fashion. I’m a new subscriber. Keep it up
@paulme8681
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome camera work. Notice everyone's hands, quiet, and in front of their chest, reaching down the hill, keeping their weight foward. A pleasure to watch.
@grantbarnard2086
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Deb! Love it. One thing to add...some folks actually teach leaning back to get tips up in the powder, but as you point out, not so cuz you lose your centering and athletic stance over the boots (can't jump). If you really want tips up, flex the ankles in the boot, keeping your weight over those boots.
@neilmeiskey5482
5 жыл бұрын
HI Deb, I am 69 years old and don't get to ski a lot but love it. This video is amazing, I have only been lucky enough (or unlucky enough, lol) to ski powder three times in my life. In about 8 inches over a groomed surface: it was heavenly.......the other times hell for me because I had no clue what I was doing (40 inches over an ungroomed surface at VAil). Your description and teaching to those youngsters gives me hope that if I get caught in it again I can use your advice to at least survive. I suppose a lesson with you would be miraculous! I am basically in the east coast, but maybe someday?, lol Thank you!!!!!
@mrsmartypants_1
4 жыл бұрын
Damn fine instruction Deb. Damn fine. As a midwestern slalom skier who skied the ice and moguls from age 8 to 15 (1960’s-1970’s) I dreamed of skiing bottomless pow every night before going to bed staring into my iconic Vail and Aspen posters tacked on the walls around my bed. It seemed like an impossible unattainable fairyland. Then it happened. Two friends and I somehow convinced our parents to let us skip school and go on a 7-day Steamboat trip. No adults. Steamboat was just starting to promote itself outside of CO as an ultimate ski destination and had put together full package deals promoted far and wide by northern state travel agencies. There of course was no internet back then. The deal included airfare to Denver. A light plane shuttle to the local Steamboat airport a couple miles out of town. A shuttle bus to the brand new 3-story condo complex 100 yards from their new gondola where we stayed. 6 days of lift tickets. And return trip back home. Total package price: $229.00 lol. No food included. At that time there were less than 20 commercial buildings/establishments that made up Steamboat Village. Here’s what we didn’t know as there was no internet. 2 nights before our flight to Denver it had snowed 4 ft in Steamboat. The local airport had been closed 2 days due to deep drifting snow. Our shuttle was the first plane given the go ahead to land in Steamboat. We experienced zero delay. Pure luck. No one mentioned any of this to us. Coming in for a landing around noon I said, “Wow there sure is a lot of snow here!” Naively thinking this is how it always is. Just like the posters. 2 more shuttle planes landed after us that day. Total skiers who landed - maybe 20. It then started snowing again. Massively. The airport re-closed for 3 more days. All mountain passes were closed for days into/out of Steamboat. We skied 8 ft of bottomless pow for 6 days with zero lift lines. NO ONE could get into Steamboat who wasn’t already there. We were on our very stiff full cambered 68mm slalom skis. The first day was a struggle of pure joy. By the second day we were already skiing better than 98% of the locals. All but the real powder hounds who really did sport snorkels. So it wasn’t a myth! (We were VERY GOOD midwestern slalom skiers whose team won the state title 4 years in a row). I’m now an old man but that experience remains one of the top 3 stunning experiences of my life.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
4 жыл бұрын
Love the story
@stoldrag85
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story. Tkanks for sharing
@istrala
Жыл бұрын
What a great story! Lucky, indeed.
@guyvaes9503
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic ! Finally somebody who talks my language. I am a 52 j old guy from Belgium and learned more from this video than all the training's a had in the past ;-) Maybe because a feel 10 while a'm skiing ? Please sent me more tutorial !
@sophiesheu
4 жыл бұрын
I don't like going fast and I struggled on powder because I can't make turns very well, as I do on the groomed runs, to slow down. This video taught me the technique to control speed on powder. What an eye-opener.
@henrygerwien186
6 жыл бұрын
Deb, that's it! Short & concise explaining. Not necessary to follow complicated show-lessons. Do these things and ride powder. Thanx for showing us, k.r. Henry
@3108b
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. These kids are amazing. Deb Armstrong taught us at the ski clinic but we couldn’t execute her instructions like these kids. ⛷
@gimmeagig
8 жыл бұрын
Those kids are amazing!
@adv_jaco7883
2 жыл бұрын
I am a total beginner skier, and your videos Deb are just AMAZING. I love the way you approach teaching and coaching. Only a few can be great at what they do AND also teach it and pass it to others. Congrats!
@norbertmichalak7960
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing teacher for the powder snow.⛷👌😘👍
@erikooi4651
5 жыл бұрын
Just seeing this video for the first time. By far one of the best ski instruction videos I've seen. Great technical explanation and dumbed down so I can understand it while also seeing the visual demos. Thanks so much, Bravo!
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Glad you like. Pass it along😊😊. I look forward to hearing your comments on the other videos. Take care.
@nikonfme
7 жыл бұрын
I've been skiing for many, many years and watching Debra's videos have added some drills for me to focus on. Back to basics, right? Its sometime the little things that you forget that set you back. Great job!
@barkeater7867
4 жыл бұрын
most important thing to learn about skiing powder...Go first!
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
4 жыл бұрын
Ha! I did introduce the boys to the idea of no friends on a powder day. How's that?
@stevedoe1630
4 жыл бұрын
11:10 “...needing a snorkel.” Then that smile is priceless. They were so young to be so serious; nice to see a little bliss.
@Arias1101
6 жыл бұрын
Very nice and clear, I've been skiing for like 20 years one weak a year and always been afraid by powder because I had the wrong ideas of how to ski it and because it was always unpleasant to do so. I'll try to get more interested in powder and freeride in the near future.
@vinnnywong52
4 жыл бұрын
Ms Armstrong, you are AWESOME. Going to Val Thorens in few weeks time. Cannot wait.
@pandaonfire6468
5 жыл бұрын
Agree with all the positive comments below, been skiing for something like 35 yrs, and I feel this video has given the best advice I’ve ever had for powder skiing
@SkiScott
4 жыл бұрын
By far the best powder lesson I’ve seen...you got it exactly right!! Nice job Deb!! 😁
@robertnaples4268
3 жыл бұрын
The most important thing about sking POWDER IS BEING FIRST HAHAHA I BET YOUR CLASS WILL BE PISSED
@monired07
4 жыл бұрын
Watched this video the night before a powder day and it was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you Deb Armstrong! Bounce, Bounce, Bounce!
@MrSlimdaddybim
2 жыл бұрын
Here in Japan we have ridiculous powder. Trying to ski in the ungroomed stuff without powder skis is insane
@daviddunnigan8202
2 жыл бұрын
Dating myself here, but we used to heli with CMH on narrow waisted powder skis in the 60’s mm width. Tips and tails flexed into a u shape they were so soft. We actually sunk much deeper into the snow than today’s wide all mountain skis. The bounce was absolutely necessary along with hard press on the shins especially on steeper terrain. Weighting had to be very subtle.
@christopherbooth7626
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a video of these two kids in 2020
@stoldrag85
3 жыл бұрын
Just found all these great Deb Armstrong videos. Binge watching. Hope to set up lesson with Deb this season. Off to search her out.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
3 жыл бұрын
I am here. Glad you found the Channel.
@TheNWaite
5 жыл бұрын
The camerawork by Cedar is almost as impressive as the instruction by Deb.....Almost.
@jamesprimavesi2392
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been told to sit back when skiing powder. Looking forward to trying out the trampoline technique instead..
@alfieboy4022
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely don’t sit back. It makes it really hard to turn because then the tails sink and can’t really rotate. If anything, speed and a neutral position plus a bounce will allow you to really make solid turns. You’ll be surprised how much speed powder shaves off too when you use a bit of a bounce.
@misterfunnybones
4 жыл бұрын
0:17 "While we're just standing here..." ??? Rules on powder day, no standing, no waiting, no friends, no breakfast, no breaks, no nothin'...
@stoldrag85
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! 😃
@TonyEarlsTrinityLawns
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you DEB for a great video! I feel I really learnt something from it, and if I ever see another powder day in my life, I'm going to put your exercises to the test and perhaps I can break through that powder barrier that makes me shun the deep and get back on the piste. I've heard so much advice about skiing powder over the years but it just didn't seem joined up. Thanks!
@kennylev15
5 жыл бұрын
This video changed my life.
@Mrgohomer
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, an excellent 101 introduction to powder with bumps. As a coach and instructor in Canada, we all know having 2 students like this sure makes for a lot of fun along with the new snow and terrain. This coach sure has the knowledge, and I would say it's Deb Armstrong from the U.S. Ski Team!
@shengwang1674
2 жыл бұрын
Its hard to find out the super instructors, being good at training both kids and adults.
@Ali-7676
4 жыл бұрын
What you called a "moderate pitch" sent shivers up my spine! Great video though.
@_patrickst
5 жыл бұрын
i said a hip hop dahippi, dahippi to da hip hip hop, you don`t stop to rockin to the bang bang boogie, say up jump the boogie, to the rythm of the boogie da beat
@TimTheMusicMan
3 жыл бұрын
She is unreal but, who the heck is the Videographer???? The camera was steady going down the mountain ??? How is that possible.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
3 жыл бұрын
HA. the videographer made a home made gimble, is that what you call it. He did a great job.
@benhansen7992
4 жыл бұрын
Who are the people down voting this? All I can think is they are stupid misogynists who ride in the back seat on 125mm skis thinking they're skiing powder.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
4 жыл бұрын
HA! funny. credits at the end of the video.
@KZ-yu4jz
5 жыл бұрын
Cool video. Will try to implement those techniques with my kids. I would love to see those two kids shred it now 4 years later.
@brettneuberger6466
5 жыл бұрын
Great little skiers! Love how she explains the dynamics of ski to these kids when explaining the technique to really give a good visual.
@patwilson3604
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. It also shows the importance of being able to flex your boots properly
@weirdbeard1980
4 жыл бұрын
I really dig Debs teaching style here. She is such a good coach, I really like her progressions.
@TLauriks
6 жыл бұрын
great video! Best instructor i've ever seen!
@MadelnMachines
4 жыл бұрын
I have a habit of doing over the front of my skis into a forward roll during powder because my skis sink. Either that or I end up way back seated when I panic because my skis won't turn like the normally do and end up making a big back seated long turn to stop. I started to get the feeling of the bouncing with the side to side motion when skiing in a field but any kind of pitch to the slope and I still don't feel I get speed control and then panic. If only I had some decent powder days on some easy gentle blues to practice on.
@klausmey9976
5 жыл бұрын
awesome video. the kids are amazing on their skis..... so natural.
@marcobertolini6796
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! For me it's a dream to ski in such a beautiful place and have a ski instructor like you! 😍 Congratulations on how you teach young ski promises. 🙌🏻
@kfitzp88
Жыл бұрын
Hey deb! You’re an amazing instructor! Thank you for sharing your lessons! This particular video is doing me wonders
@OhCrapItsJimmy
5 жыл бұрын
Execution is one thing and teaching is another. I'm impressed - Deb does both very well. Wow.
@igorgoga7985
2 жыл бұрын
Deb- when turning/carving- uphill ankle, is it ok to put it slightly up (dorsiflexion)?
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@igorgoga7985
2 жыл бұрын
@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong many many many thanks. That is a crucial little piece!!! The uphill ski does not flop! Also, what is the reason for the downhill ski "skipping" when on edge just as you finish the turn? I suspect it is because the body is incorrectly rotated to the side of the hill rather than facing somewhat downhill. This could be a topic for the video.....
@TonyEarlsTrinityLawns
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Deb, I just tripped over this video again, I didn't realise tat I had already commented on it 4 years ago! Caymen & Adrian are probably all grown up now ... well at least 12 or 13. I'm sure they are snow athletes now. this is a good video Deb, I'm just cant wait to find some powder to put these drills into practice. I normally ski in Tignes and Val Thoren, but its quite rare to get a powder day even up there. I'm hoping to get a trip into the Canadian Rockies this January perhaps we may get lucky and get it there. As you said .. "No friends on a Powda Day"
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
3 жыл бұрын
Love this. Yes, they are now 14. They are twins. I hope yiu find that powder!!!!
@janel7284
4 жыл бұрын
my Austrian friends call it "pumping"...
@aledma3120
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Deb! First of all, thanks a lot for your fantastic video and the efforts you invested to create it! It seems like very helpful for many people. Just one question to clarify: What about the pressure difference between outside and inner skis? Is it supposed to be equal or outside ski supposed to be loaded much more as on groomed slope? Like 70/30% Appreciate your response in advance! Alex
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
4 жыл бұрын
more equal pressure between the two feet in powder
@franktsao9415
5 жыл бұрын
I’m in asahidke now, as a beginner with skiing powder, this is really helpful!
@Refosco-DOC
4 жыл бұрын
Came across this 5 year old video, looking for tipps for teaching my girlfriend. Great active teaching. Very inspiring Deb! Greetings from Italy
@fergusobrien7963
5 жыл бұрын
Seasoned skier here: So great to see an instructor of this quality...and so good with kids, who lets face it, are the future of the sport...
@blakeanderberg3862
5 жыл бұрын
Super instructor. I taught for 3 years and I would love to have some tips from Deb.
@jasonong3839
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Making all points for skiing powder so accurate!
@parkercushingable
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a lifelong skier, my wife and stepson are learning (with a lot of enthusiasm)I've been watching training videos to try to improve my family coaching. This is fantastic! I can run these drills for our next West coast pow day!
@fionasmom6254
8 жыл бұрын
great teacher!
@jp4431
3 жыл бұрын
I rented garbage skis at the resort when I was in Hokkaido (Niseko). If only I had seen this video first. Also I didn't know the difference between types of skis. Should've gone to a proper shop for powder skis.
@rafaburdzy449
5 жыл бұрын
Great ski instructor.
@christinaneko
5 жыл бұрын
and she was a gold medalist Olympian. Her childhood local ski resort has a chair lift called Armstrong which was named after her. (Summit at Snoqualmie Alpental)
@kajekage9410
5 жыл бұрын
I wish I was that good and could learn that fast
@nycskiped
Жыл бұрын
I can't even begin to tell you the so many reasons why I enjoy these clips so much but I want you to know that I do. Thanks for the time and care in making and posting them.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Freedomnofree
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction. Covering mechanics and theory.
@darrenmassey435
5 жыл бұрын
When skiing powder no pushing is needed to develop pressure for the float out of the turn flex to release & your skiing will start to become expert.
@iamkeir
3 жыл бұрын
Another belter, loved it - and those kids are ripping it!
@jlarin2
5 жыл бұрын
Good instruction and nice good kids that are motivated. If you don't know how to ski traced snow and powder this lesson is gold. good job miss.
@christopherbooth7626
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a video of these two kids in 2020
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
3 жыл бұрын
that would be fun. Maybe that could happen
@Loyee2000
6 жыл бұрын
I wish I'd have such a childhood ...
@bivudhungana8764
3 жыл бұрын
Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it. Thank you very much for supporting the channel!! Where do you ski?😊👍
@death2pc
2 жыл бұрын
Bounce Rules!
@Adorenarinjanki
Жыл бұрын
When i was a kid i learned from watching more than listening to commands. Many people learn like this, especially with sports like skiing. I feel that less is more sometimes also. The instructor is amazing though and obviously very experienced.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@pamagee2011
3 жыл бұрын
Race courses are the *best* places to find powder hanging around. Also terrain parks
@jrayk257
5 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted some information on skiing powder. Never had a chance until now.
@n0m1c
4 жыл бұрын
It's so cool to watch you do your thing and teach the next generation. Super helpful tips! I'll be at Alpental, uploading on your eponymous lift soon. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
@fernandog.aguirre2791
6 жыл бұрын
Great job Deb!!!! Not all ski instructors have the ability to explain and motivate skier ! Great job!
@steiny145
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, never heard of the bouncy technique explained that way!! Thankyou.
@choski76
Жыл бұрын
Commenting 7 years after this youtube posted. How those kids today? How lucky they were w DA.
@CrazyVisi0ns
5 жыл бұрын
Damn, I'd pay premium to put my daughter in your classes for years. The passion is the hook!
@ianmacleod2081
10 ай бұрын
Fantastic progression for teaching powder. I'm definitely going to use this!
@tajenli
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am really struggling in deep powder snow. This tutorial helps me a lot.
@jamesmears3419
Жыл бұрын
OMFG veil back bowles here I come Friday can't come soon enough
@Premierskis
7 жыл бұрын
Nice progression. As a fellow ski instructor and trainer, I'm going to steal this one 😀!
@jeffreyforeman5992
6 жыл бұрын
Way to go Debra. I would have loved to have had such instruction as a kid.
@ghinetv
5 жыл бұрын
Deb you are a legend!
@bcscottburger
10 ай бұрын
These kids are awesome! A skier from Alpental knows how to truly ski real powder. For sure!
@IsleofWightBushcraft
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful instruction, many thanks.
@carolcaterino4704
4 жыл бұрын
One of the best ski instructors I have seen .well done guys 👍❤️🥰🇨🇦
@etanklean7256
4 жыл бұрын
Great ski lesson Deb! Appreciate you hosting these videos.
@edskroski1689
4 жыл бұрын
Great lesson for instructors to practice and teach even on powder in the East at Sugarbush !
@haverhill9
3 жыл бұрын
Great Great detailed instructions 👍 Kids are amazing!
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