Early skiing competitions used to crown a “Skimeister.” What determined who was the Skimeister?
For the past couple of columns I’ve been writing then-versus-now comparisons of learning to ski. First, it’s being able to make parallel turns, then second it’s learning to ski moguls. This week it’s the challenge of skiing powder! Wait a… Continue Reading →
What are powder cords?
Last week I covered what I believe is the first step to a life “hooked on skiing” and that was the parallel turn. While I don’t remember the exact date, I do remember where I was the day something clicked… Continue Reading →
What is the origin of the word “mogul” as it pertains to skiing?
How did you learn to ski? For many of us skiing is a life sport. That is, one that can be enjoyed throughout your life. This column celebrates those who continue skiing into their 70s, 80s, and 90s! However to… Continue Reading →
Clif Taylor developed a ski teaching technique that became known as GLM. What does GLM stand for?
Last week marked the 50th anniversary of when the Stowe Winter Carnival was “resurrected!” While Stowe had a Winter Carnival as far back as 1921, in 1975 Stowe hadn’t had a Winter Carnival for quite a few years. Enter Gar… Continue Reading →
This year marks the 50th anniversary of when the Stowe Winter Carnival hosted the Stowe Midas Ski America Colgate National Freestyle Championships. This week’s trivia question: Where was the mogul event held?
I can remember where I was the first time I got frostbite skiing. I don’t remember the exact date, but it had to be in January 1969. On one of those frigid subzero days we were lucky enough to get… Continue Reading →
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