by terrancegavan | Dec 6, 2021 | Beginner, Ski
It’s 2021-20022 and we are still living in a covid world. There is no normal; all is in a constant state of flux. On the ski hill our teaching regimen is compromised by the deliberative steps that we must undertake in order to return to a level of normalcy. We...
by terrancegavan | Jan 26, 2021 | Expert, Performance, Ski, Video
I want to share some personal queues and internal feelings during different parts of the turn to achieve high performance carving. There are many different ways to do it but these are some of my objectives and thoughts on the topic.paul lorenz visit projected... by terrancegavan | Jan 26, 2021 | Intermediate, Ski, Tutorials, Video
There are several key movements that are required to ski with parallel skis. In this tutorial we explore one of these movements in detail share exactly how to perform the movement, why it’s needed and a short progression that you can practice to improve your... by terrancegavan | Jan 26, 2021 | Ski
What the heck is this carving all about? Someone once asked in a ski lesson. Simple answer is allowing the skis to edge through a turn. The telltale signs of a carved turn are two parallel knife marks in the snow. The best way to look at your turns is on the ride back...
by terrancegavan | Jan 4, 2021 | Ski
We are one and we will persevere. There are no trials that will cannot overcome together. Terry gavan, ski instructor,canada The season began with some promise here in Ontario. Changes, as ever, came to our ski school and we, as ever, adapted. Doug Ford implemented a...
by terrancegavan | Jan 14, 2019 | Intermediate, Performance, Ski, Tutorials
Big shoes can lead to bad habits especially in the fore and aft alignment. If you don’t walk on your heels and you don’t run on your tippy toes? Do not ski that...
by terrancegavan | Feb 6, 2018 | Intermediate, Ski, Tutorials, Video
TERRANCE GAVAN – SKI BUM Guy Heatherington at Whistler – Blackcomb gives us a beginners look at first bumps in the following short video. Guy’s line of choice is the front of the bump or top of the bump technique, which is a great way to learn if...
by terrancegavan | Jan 30, 2018 | Beginner, Intermediate, Ski, Tutorials, Video
TERRANCE GAVAN – SKI BUM I shall ski with a silent upper body. I shall ski with a silent upper body. I shall ski with a silent upper body! I shall ….. ah! … oh shite! Guess what happened. My body just went Kablooey! Foot rotation is quite important....
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