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
@henrygerwien1866 жыл бұрын
...energy: I think, Bruce Willis, Hulk and George Foreman in union would have big problems in fighting her!
@rezlivley4 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.
@osulxa6 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.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong6 ай бұрын
Love it. Awesome!!
@ericdonofrio69465 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous of those kids... learning to ski powder at 8 years old! She is an awesome instructor, too.
@sammora4704 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.
@muralikrishnanms19923 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 KZbin videos lol. This lady has taught me a lot.
@normferguson27694 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.
@douglast34105 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.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong5 жыл бұрын
Ah. Sweet. Pass the video along😄
@janel72844 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!!
@dresdenjblue8 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic. Maybe the best ski instruction video I've ever seen. Thank you!
@wishbone5696 жыл бұрын
I agree with that comment
@stevensongstad21474 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.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong4 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Thank you
@stevensongstad21474 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!
@Den2212554 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)
@CakewalkHootenanny5 жыл бұрын
This lady is a terrific teacher. I wish she was my instructor
@teresabuck33054 жыл бұрын
CakewalkHootenanny great teacher
@stevedoe16304 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.
@paulme86815 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.
@mrsmartypants_14 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.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong4 жыл бұрын
Love the story
@stoldrag853 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story. Tkanks for sharing
@istrala Жыл бұрын
What a great story! Lucky, indeed.
@sophiesheu4 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.
@adv_jaco78832 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!
@grantbarnard20865 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.
@norbertmichalak79604 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing teacher for the powder snow.⛷👌😘👍
@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
@rodneybadger52925 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
@erikooi46514 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!
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Glad you like. Pass it along😊😊. I look forward to hearing your comments on the other videos. Take care.
@weirdbeard19804 жыл бұрын
I really dig Debs teaching style here. She is such a good coach, I really like her progressions.
@alfieboy40224 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.
@nikonfme7 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!
@thomasmedeiros57225 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great powder lesson. I have been retired and skiing Alta, UT for the last six seasons. I am fortunate to ski with a group of local powder hounds so I know good technician skiing when I watched this video. Before I retired I was Teacher and tennis professional so I recognized great teaching by Deb Armstrong. I love her methods and positive reinforcement of her students. If you want to improve your powder skills just follow her instructions and do the drills and practice the progressions. Top notch world class coaching.
@stevedoe16304 жыл бұрын
thomas medeiros If I come out to Little Cottonwood Canyon, can I join you and the hounds? ⛷
@guyvaes95034 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 !
@Mrgohomer5 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!
@monired074 жыл бұрын
Watched this video the night before a powder day and it was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you Deb Armstrong! Bounce, Bounce, Bounce!
@pandaonfire64685 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
@3108b6 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. ⛷
@SkiScott4 жыл бұрын
By far the best powder lesson I’ve seen...you got it exactly right!! Nice job Deb!! 😁
@n0m1c4 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! :)
@etanklean72564 жыл бұрын
Great ski lesson Deb! Appreciate you hosting these videos.
@smb100110017 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this bit of a lesson with an excellent instructor.
@TonyEarlsTrinityLawns7 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!
@neilmeiskey54825 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!!!!!
@brettneuberger64665 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.
@tajenli7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am really struggling in deep powder snow. This tutorial helps me a lot.
@4dogsannacat6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deb I integrate your progressions into my lessons, very helpful.
@vinnnywong524 жыл бұрын
Ms Armstrong, you are AWESOME. Going to Val Thorens in few weeks time. Cannot wait.
@blakeanderberg38625 жыл бұрын
Super instructor. I taught for 3 years and I would love to have some tips from Deb.
@jasonong38395 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Making all points for skiing powder so accurate!
@michaeloneill58246 ай бұрын
This woman is the BEST instructor I've ever watched, or listened to.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong6 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!
@Refosco-DOC4 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
@marcobertolini67964 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. 🙌🏻
@nthnprice7 жыл бұрын
I am about to hit the mountain with some friends who are back country boarders, thank you for the info! BTW you are a great teacher! You remind me of my old Ski instructor who is the reason why I love skiing which has become a huge part of my life.
@carolcaterino47044 жыл бұрын
One of the best ski instructors I have seen .well done guys 👍❤️🥰🇨🇦
@TLauriks6 жыл бұрын
great video! Best instructor i've ever seen!
@henrygerwien1866 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
@fernandog.aguirre27916 жыл бұрын
Great job Deb!!!! Not all ski instructors have the ability to explain and motivate skier ! Great job!
@damiengirod60054 жыл бұрын
Deb, you are an amazing ski instructor...
@fergusobrien79635 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...
@kfitzp88 Жыл бұрын
Hey deb! You’re an amazing instructor! Thank you for sharing your lessons! This particular video is doing me wonders
@Antifogasta7 жыл бұрын
This is a really nice helpful video. i've been ski touring in the alps many times and i really thought that it was very good. many thanks!
@OhCrapItsJimmy5 жыл бұрын
Execution is one thing and teaching is another. I'm impressed - Deb does both very well. Wow.
@carlosvasconcellos32296 жыл бұрын
AMAZING tutorial on how to handle powder.. Brazilian here, 10 years in a row having ski classes, never saw this! Congrats,
@jeffreyforeman59926 жыл бұрын
Way to go Debra. I would have loved to have had such instruction as a kid.
@Guitarbutter7 жыл бұрын
Great lesson thanks! I will remember this for my trip to Tahoe where they have had 14 feet of powder!
@juliodominguez47505 жыл бұрын
I need this instructor!!!! Bravo!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@Arias11015 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.
@steiny1454 жыл бұрын
Great video, never heard of the bouncy technique explained that way!! Thankyou.
@JohnLumapaskeith7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Lessons Coach!! I'm really getting some real Powder envy though, watching this Video :D
@Premierskis6 жыл бұрын
Nice progression. As a fellow ski instructor and trainer, I'm going to steal this one 😀!
@Freedomnofree5 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction. Covering mechanics and theory.
@franktsao94155 жыл бұрын
I’m in asahidke now, as a beginner with skiing powder, this is really helpful!
@parkercushingable4 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!
@ianmacleod20815 ай бұрын
Fantastic progression for teaching powder. I'm definitely going to use this!
@KZ-yu4jz5 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.
@jlarin25 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.
@stoldrag853 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.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong3 жыл бұрын
I am here. Glad you found the Channel.
@FishGalleon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deb. Love the mug!
@bcscottburger5 ай бұрын
These kids are awesome! A skier from Alpental knows how to truly ski real powder. For sure!
@TheSnifmister5 жыл бұрын
Great ski instructor wow thanks Deb
@edskroski16894 жыл бұрын
Great lesson for instructors to practice and teach even on powder in the East at Sugarbush !
@DrBarla8 жыл бұрын
Wow! I have learned very lot! Great teacher, great video!!!
@jayr78362 жыл бұрын
Deb is my girl easily the best instruction I have found on youtube lol shes the best and I really appreciate you
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay!!!!
@patwilson36044 жыл бұрын
Great video. It also shows the importance of being able to flex your boots properly
@ANDREADELGATTO7 жыл бұрын
great stuff when you make things simple it means you know what you are talking about. good job, I tried and it works.
@klausmey99765 жыл бұрын
awesome video. the kids are amazing on their skis..... so natural.
@shengwang16742 жыл бұрын
I was encouraged this sport two years ago by this lady. She must be the best instructor I have seen here. Passionate and skills make me indulging it. But I know long way to go.
@barrybonner80488 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! Great teaching skills and very helpful, nice job and thanks!
@ghinetv5 жыл бұрын
Deb you are a legend!
@gimmeagig8 жыл бұрын
Those kids are amazing!
@mikegbow42038 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! What a great teacher :)
@fionasmom62548 жыл бұрын
great teacher!
@babysaver985 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Instruction doesn't get any better!
@ecirtapx4 жыл бұрын
Excellent teacher!
@simongloutnez5896 ай бұрын
I love that you showed them right away that that backseat position aint the way to go!
@DRMET5 жыл бұрын
Great teaching! Go Big!
@iamkeir3 жыл бұрын
Another belter, loved it - and those kids are ripping it!
@Fmontes6 жыл бұрын
Great video - well done!
@haverhill93 жыл бұрын
Great Great detailed instructions 👍 Kids are amazing!
@Ali-76764 жыл бұрын
What you called a "moderate pitch" sent shivers up my spine! Great video though.
@transilvaniak84854 жыл бұрын
You do very good job Deb!
@choski76 Жыл бұрын
January 2022. These guys are 7 years older. Love to see some alumni progression videos where your old students return and show their skills.
@timothydooley15505 ай бұрын
The way you're able to break it down is amazing! Every instructor/coach can definitely learn from you!
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong5 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@Dr_Jay_SkiDog2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos and have shared this with many friends.
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong2 жыл бұрын
Great!!!!!
@bryanhuang8846 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Clear and straightforward instructions!!
@TonyEarlsTrinityLawns2 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"
@DebArmstrongSkiStrong2 жыл бұрын
Love this. Yes, they are now 14. They are twins. I hope yiu find that powder!!!!