Alpine Articles & Presentations

Articles are generally listed in chronological order with the newest at the top of the list.

Efficient / Inefficient Movement
- Made Easy 		Important Reading
Senior Specialist Accreditation   Summer Fall 2007 by PJ Jones and Cookie Hale
Being the Student Instead From the Membership Spring 2007 by Terry Mcleod,
Technical Team
Stories from Summer Ski Camp Summer Race Camp Spring 2007 by Emmy Croston
Walking on the Flats A need for balancing movements Spring 2007 by Ed Kane
Winter Blast Event Recap Spring 2007 by Rob Sogard, PSIA National Alpine Team Coach
Summer Race Camp   Spring 05/06 by Chris Thompson
New School Twist on an Old School Task   Winter 2007 by Dave Beckwith, DCL
Senior Tour Clinic February 8, 2006 Spring 2006 by Glenda Schuh, White Pass
Alpine Exam Format Changes Certification Update Winter 2006 by Chris Kastner, PSIA/AASI-NW Certification VP
Technical Team Update   Winter 2006 by Nick McDonald, Tech Team Head Coach
National Team Training 2005 Annual Manual  
Teaching Tips for All Age Clients Senior Moment #3 Early Winter 2005 by Ed Kane
Are Your Instructors Connected? TD Corner Early Winter 2005 by Mike Peters 49° North TD
Biomechanics and Movements for Effective Skiing   Fall Seminar Presentation by Nick McDonald
The Whole of It!,,,,, ...Broken Down
(500kb adobe pdf file) 		Fall Seminar Presentation by Andrew Wilson
Core Strength for Better Performance (188kb adobe pdf file) Fall Seminar Presentation by Betsy Baker, PT & Robert Graham, MS
Ski Boots and Stance   Fall Seminar Presentation by Jim Mates
"Hey Mom Can I Go to the Park and Slide Some Rails with Jimmy?" Freestyle accreditation at Mt Bachelor Summer / Fall 2005 by Amy Ohran, N8 Edgell and Larry Smith
Parable of the Pear,,,,, or if Pears Could Ski   Winter 2005
All You Can Hope For Is a Little Somthin   Winter 2005 by Kate Morrell
Air Anyone?   Winter 2005 by Karin Harjo
Some Fun...A Guess,,,And a Plea   Winter 2005 by Patrick Lambert
Beyond the Numbers Ski Sidecut Winter 2005 by Jason Petek
Carve that Inside Ski It's all about Pressure Control Early Winter 2004 by RJ Nichoalds
Fifty 2   Summer 2004 by Russ Vilhauer
Teaching Tips for All Age Clients Senior Moment #1 Summer 2004 by Ed Kane
Inspiring Passion....   Summer 2004 by Linda Cowan
Race Camp at Mt Hood The Mountain Experience Early Winter 2003 by Mike Peters
Here...... Can I show you? Using the Two Point Hold Early Winter 2003 by John Stevenson
All New Exam Tasks For 2004   Early Winter 2003 by Chris Kastner
Flow Like a River   Winter 2003 by Karin Harjo
"Way Back Machine"? Are You Old Enough to Remember Fall 2003 by Calvin Yamamoto
Things Overheard at Boot Camp   Winter 2003 by Lane McLaughlin
Harald Riise A Ski Legend in His Own Time Winter 2003 by Mary Germeau
Reverse Your Approach   Summer 2003 by Lane McLaughlin
Video/Book Review PSIA-NW Skiing Tasks and PSIA Alpine Technical Video Summer 2003 by Ed Kane
Post Cards from the Haute Route   Summer 2003 by Tony Case
It Is a Funny Thing   Spring 2003 by Amy Ohran
Still Teaching Skiing after 50 Years Otto Ross Spring 2003 by Dan Wheat
The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Exam Candidates   Spring 2003 by Ron Nichoalds
In Defense of Skiing Backwards   Winter 2003 by Brick Loomis
Basic Biomechanics   Early Winter 2002 by Jim Bison
Nobi Kano A Skiing Legend Early Winter 2002 by Bill Kawajara
The Angle in the Ankles   Fall 2002 By Scott Weimer
Cycle/Progression of Efficient Movement Patterns   Summer 2002 by Stan Aunan
Phases of a Lesson   Spring 2002 by Terry McLeod
Tragedy to Triumph   Winter 2002 by Russ Vilhauer
Inline Skating is Great for Skiers!   Winter 2002 by Sue Bream
The Garage Get to Know Your Gear Winter 2002 by Sarah Richardson
Is Your Focus On Training? Turning Point Summer 2001 by Chris Thompson
Change: Its About Trust   Spring 2001 by Ed Younglove
The Garage Spring onto the slopes Spring 2001 by Nelson Wingard
Post Cards from the Edge   Spring 2001 by Randy Malikowski
Riders don't use Poles and Skiers Shouldn't Either   Spring 2001 by Floyd Rogers
A Family Affair Fall Seminar for the Seattle area at Shorline Spring 2001 by Willa O'Connor
Balance + Efficiency = Enjoyment   Spring 2001 by Ed Kane
Always Learning Turning Point Winter 2000 by Randy Malikowski
Post Cards From the Edge Dear Mica, November 2000 by Calvin Yamamoto
Seven Simple Steps to Safer and Better Skiing It is Never to Late to Get Into Shape Winter 2001 by Jim Warner
Preparation is Key TD Corner Winter 2000 by RJ Nichoalds
Where Does It All Begin? Movement Analysis   by Larry Murdoch
Quick Tips     by Lane McLaughlin
Ancient Skiers     by Willa O'Connor
Blow Out the Cobwebs, Because Winter is Here!     by David Sword
A Weekend for the Girls Plus a day for Heli-Skiing   by Willa O'Connor
Girls Only    
Skiing into the Future Infinity and Beyond   by Larry Murdoch

A Few Simple Words

 Turning Point   by Sarah Richardson
Skiing is a Matter of Attitude     by Jeannot
Summer Ski Instructor Training - Oregon Style     by Scott Valitchka
Stance and It's Impact on Performance     by Ed Kane
Ski Conditioning Fitness   by Dion Cantellay
"Soddy" and the Art of Discipline Turning Point   by Larry Murdoch
Burien Backsliders Meet Willie Grindstaff   by Willa O'Connor
Breakthrough on Skies III Video Review   by Ed Kane
Cross Training for the Fun of it     by Earl Saline
How to Explain Yourself without Confusing Yourself     by Calvin Yamamoto
Video Review     By Ed Kane
Ah, Those Instructor Misnomers Keep the Auditory Learner in Mind   by Nelson Wingard
School is in and David Tewell's the Bus Driver Less Turns in the Bumps   by Nelson Wingard
A Very Special Man Teaching a Blind Man to Ski   by Mary Swaim
Grass Skirts Are Optional Add this to Your bag of Tricks   by David Sword
Stick Figures to Better Skiing Turning Point   by Calvin Yamamoto
The Skinny on Getting Big The Importance of good Physical Conditioning   by Dave McBarron
Making the Commitment Turning Point   by Brian Alley
Movement Analysis that Matters Get to the Root of the Problem   by Terry McLeod
The Unofficial Guide to Good (and Bad) Skiing    
That's a Mighty Fine Wrench A Guide to Real Professional Development   by Lane McLaughlin
Concentrate on the Timeless     by George Twardonkens
Twist and Shout Turning Point   by David Sword
Learn to Go Slow to Quickly Advance Your Upper Level Skiing!     by RJ Nichoalds
Vision and the Fine Art of Balance Focusing on the Sense of Sight   By Gavin Kerr Hunter
Motor Learning 101 Enhancing Clients Learning   By Betsy Baker