How to Ski Powder | 10 Tips

In this video, we will show you how to ski powder. We give you 10 tips on how to get started skiing powder. We also pushed in some tips that can be good for the more advanced skiers out there too. Have fun shredding some powder out there! Join one of our ski technique camps if learning from a video is not enough: stompittutorials.com/camps
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Tips in the tutorial:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Tip 1: Ski choice
01:10 Tip 2: Dust on crust
01:34 Tip 3: Skiing position
01:54 Tip 4: Skis close together
02:13 Tip 5: Ski short runs
02:30 Tip 6: The essential up / down
03:05 Tip 7: Turn on top
04:08 Tip 8: Pole planting
04:55 Tip 9: Turn with the terrain
05:36 Tip 10: "Big mountain turns"
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[@thomasmedeiros5722]

Momentum is your friend. Don’t turn across the fall line. Do not drop your hips behind your heels as in sit back. Knees over toes, hip over heels. Hands in front! Never let your hands drop behind you. The fall line is your friend. 🙂🙂

[@weirdbeard1980]

Well said. The one thing I'll add is that turn shape is dependent on terrain and the speed you're comfortable with. I would also say this dude could narrow that stance. A narrow platform helps keep the weight more even, foot to foot and provides a more even and consistent float.

[@ljshoreslokal]

@@weirdbeard1980 Good advice. I just hit powder for the first time (on skis) and my stance was too wide resulting in my downhill ski sinking and wiping me out.

[@weirdbeard1980]

@@ljshoreslokal sweet! Glad I could help. Can't remember if it's mentioned in the video but arm/hand position is also extremely important. Keep the elbows in front of the chest and hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

[@weirdbeard1980]

@@ljshoreslokal one of the best powder tutorials I've seen is Deb Armstrong's lesson on powder where she's training two top level team kids. That's an awesome video to watch. Also, my old trainer in Mammoth when I was training for my level 3 back in the early 2000's is a guy by the name of Klaus Mair. He has a youtube channel (I believe it's called Sopha ski school, I could be wrong about the channel name but you should be able to find him under his name.) Watch those two video's and you'll have some great ideas going forward.

[@ljshoreslokal]

@@weirdbeard1980 I definitely made the mistake on pulling my uphill arm back behind me and I did over rotate. I pretty much did everything wrong a person could do including skiing too slow. Next time I will focus and use your advice and Jens too.

[@sebatorresAg]

dude, you're absolutely the best instructor in youtube...very detailed and patient. I apply everything I learned with you very well and IT WORKS!

[@StompItTutorials]

Thank you that felt good to hear. 🤗

[@fagyu7502]

1. Find powder 2. Have big af wide skis 3. Don't hit a tree That's it

[@ravi0ly]

true true

[@mrsmartypants_1]

Fa Gyu: AVALANCHE! You’re dead.

[@hudsonquay]

Don’t ski into a crevasse

[@tomlives]

4. Don't forget to brush your teeth and put on some pants before heading out.

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

4. beware of hidden cliffs

[@Aleixbiker]

But first of all check out the avalanche bulletin

[@hybridnoisebloom]

My daughters and I really enjoy these videos. They're fun to watch. He communicates everything very clearly and without going on too long about it. Easy to watch again, too.

[@mattcrossley6944]

It's easy to ski powder, the hard part is finding it! Thanks for the video.

[@made_in_taiwan7193]

depends how deep bud

[@lm4359]

Matt Crossley if you’re looking for powder go to the big whites ski resort , Canada

[@scottcampbell3079]

@@lm4359 West Kootenays! Whitewater For the Win! I like Big White too though, but Whitewater is the so freaking good for powder skiing. Fat skis are mandatory

[@powderskier5547]

I dont have that problem skiing in Japan every winter, its guaranteed without fail

[@chrisroblin3320]

@ Matt Crossley ''It's easy to ski powder'' : it may be easy for you, but it isn't for many people.

[@buildersedge888]

Very well done video. Nice job man. Really liked how you showed the "smear" technique in addition to regular turns. Thank you.

[@coltonbarnosky1863]

I'm from Montana and I love your ski videos! Thank you for putting them on!

[@Sn0wman5]

Wow I just love this channel! Been skiing for 20 years... yet so much to learn

[@cameronellsworth]

Another awesome segment Jens! Well done! Loved it! 👍✌️🦋🕊️🦉❄️☃️⛷️🌷❤️🥰

[@leeallman5002]

Thanks for these amazing techniques. Powder ski coaching can be hard to afford. And your videos give everyone the opportunity to progress.

[@InvaderMeep]

Thank you for posting this! I’ve never gone skiing before but I happened upon this video and now I’m interested in learning all about it and maybe trying one day! ❄️

[@niamhcahill3461]

Really great tutorial Yan! For everyone looking to powder ski, once you master it you will never want to ski anything else.

[@trommelaap]

Absolutely love these videos, keep it up!

[@ianchandler22]

Your videos are an exceptional resource. Thank you for all you do!

[@ryanmeyer2044]

Great tips man!! Really Helped!

[@tomlines9107]

Great video, love the detail and drills to get better!

[@hollyburnspsychic1523]

GREAT tips! I love all of your tutorials, they are really good!!

[@foaly8]

This was great! So pumped for this season

[@SpadaLumaify]

I love this! Thanks for all the tips!

[@ddramicanin]

Majestic tutorial my friend, straight to the point! I would emphasize that separation of feet, since instead of edging in the carve, you use rotation of feet to "draw" floating carved line.

[@fredianacci8283]

Great Reminders - Thanks

[@user-lb1eh8hn8s]

Excellent information on how to successfully ski powder. You are a fantastic ski instructor who clearly explains and demonstrates how to ski different snow conditions. 😊

[@happyronin88]

excellent stuff, the chase cam in the trees demonstrating incorporating the techniques in diverse terrain was helpful!

[@Stu_2112]

Really enjoyed the vid. Very simple yet helful and informative. Great job

[@SeekingSnow]

Thanks Jens! really appreciate the tips!

[@pedrosolipa3701]

Great tutorials! Many thanks

[@jacksonflannery]

I really like the freeride videos! Keep it up!

[@TheSmartodd]

Awesome - ty very much for this - can't wait to get out west and try this out.

[@traceypurcell2687]

Great tips again thanks!

[@moonlightdrive7000]

great vid, good tips, thanks mate

[@legrate1]

Best ski tutorials on KZbin. Thanks jens!

[@StompItTutorials]

Any time :P

[@kivexa69]

Great teacher

[@haldorasheim]

Thanks for the tips! Skiing in Japan now, so this was very helpful :)

[@cwgumby]

Japow!!

[@kilianbader9786]

Japan skiing sucks

[@sophiesheu]

This guy is a genius! So my east coast carving skis are the reason why I always have to lean back a lot when skiing powder out west.

[@johnsaxton4783]

Nice job on the video and Thank you.

[@m.behan6]

Great video!

[@Mrkeats5487]

Thanks for another great vid would love to go skiing with you ,

[@scottrobertson9788]

Another great lesson, awesome job! I just had a couple days of powder in Utah, I should’ve watched this before going!

[@yonyon972]

I love your videos and your mood man. Thank you ! Couple points I see differently: Holding hands too forward may be good for you but is not a general recommendation. and also I would initiate the turn with the legs rather than with the upper body being thrown towards the new direction, although I fully understand the how tempting it is in powder to start with the body as you popup.

[@spacewords5091]

Really Really good ski tutorials, Thanks so much bro.

[@StompItTutorials]

Thank you very very much :D I wish you all the best this winter!

[@jakob3714]

Would love to see a cork 3 tutorial from you!

[@StompItTutorials]

Ok will do.

[@dansolo8189]

Very cool changed your focus to free ride skiing ⛷

[@StompItTutorials]

The focus is still the same make the most educational ski tutorials so people can learn stuff in a safer way than winging it.

[@turbo_andrew]

+10 for mustache :D

[@fredrickzoller6772]

Continue the good job mate ! Love your vids :)

[@StompItTutorials]

Will do.

[@lluiszardoya]

Loved it!! Thanks

[@StompItTutorials]

You are so welcome!

[@guzz536]

OMG, please watch. Soo well made, and brilliantly explained step by step guide to riding pow!

[@StompItTutorials]

Thank you :D

[@BillConrad]

Thanks for the training clip. Very well explained and filmed.

[@benjaminroth4517]

Killer video as always

[@danhxxx7559]

This was a really well explained video 🙏🏼 👍🏻

[@StompItTutorials]

Glad you think so!

[@RyRyWags]

Great video, I love pow pow when I can get it...but don't mind sloppy seconds too.👍

[@reidhopkins1123]

Great video, meant to watch this before I went skiing with some powder and totally forgot. It would have been a little nice but my first time skiing powder was so much fun!!!!!!!!!!

[@badrider8205]

Those Videos are so helpfull

[@cengoata7719]

You are wonderful.. tanks a lot .. from turkey 👋👋👋

[@ziggymatuszewski2803]

I have seen so many videos about how to ski powder and funny thing is that so many people focus entirely on how important width of the skis is in order to have fun in powder. Well let me start from simple question, how come in early 80's when there was no fat skis people were skiing powder with no problems?Hmm... interesting question, don't you think so? That means there must be something else about powder skiing, not just fat skis. I honestly believe that very good technic and skills are a must in powder skiing in order to have fun. Now days all you hear is- this new skis will make you a better skier, these skis will make you look like a pro, you will shred the mountain if you get yourself these new fat skis and so on and on. You know, it is all salesman talk to make you buy new product. Don't get me wrong all present day skis are very good but will not make you a better skier if you don't improve your skills. Many skiers have very poor technic and ski basically straight line down the hill like a rocket. If the speed is something that you like then why to bother buying fat skis ? All you really need is a pair of long and stiff downhill skis and that's it. Fun in powder skiing is when you actually make turns, do some jumps, 360's spray your friends, do some tree skiing, ski some open bowls, work on your technic and improve it with every single run you make. From day to day snow conditions are different and those conditions dictate how you need to adapt your technic to new or different conditions. just because you can do nice turns in nice fluffy snow doesn't mean you will do the same in wet heavy snow or snow covered with thin layer of crust. That's were good technical skills come handy. On our local ski hill I see very often this older gentleman who uses old style skis looking like a pair of pencils strapped to his boots. believe it or not his technic is something to admire and makes you want to watch him skiing all day. I have seen him skiing all kinds of terrains and am really impressed how well he handles deep powder, bumps, wet and heavy snow, crusted snow, hard packed snow and groomers.I don't know that man at all , but sure he is my silent hero and am trying to learn how to perform very well in all conditions just like he does. One day i talked to the owner of the ski shop( skier himself) and he told me that now days there are a lot of skiers who have no technic and their skiing is based on muscling their way down the hill. Didn't think about it too much till one day when I started watching people looking down from the chair. I could not believe how right he was. So , before the season starts make some preparations, get yourself fit, work on your technic and later have fun on the slopes.Being prepared physically will help having fun otherwise it is just a struggle with muscle fatigue.

[@notproplayer3649]

Well, thanks for the comment, indeed powder skis (or the equipment in general) means nothing if you don't know how to use it and skiing powder in normal skis is totaly possible

[@maudv.engeland4452]

Yes skiing powder with normal ski’s is possible, but you have to lean backwards. With fat ski’s you can ski like you always do.

[@philipwinsnes]

I absolutely love your videos man! I’m about to skiing some powder really soon in Norway after your advices. This “pumping technique” is quite new for me. So I will be trying to learn that as quick as I’ve found a great slope. Thanks for your great work. Will you put those videos on your website as well? I just bought the beginner pack for this season and I’m so excited to learn more! 🙌❤️

[@HDLolGuys]

Where in Norway are you heading?

[@philipwinsnes]

Loudee I live in Sweden 🇸🇪. Therefore I often visit Norway. This time I’m heading towards Hemsedal, which as well is my favorite place for skiing in Norway.

[@HDLolGuys]

Philip Winsnes if you want powder, visit a place called Hallingskarvet. Powder Paradise

[@philipwinsnes]

Loudee Okay! I will look it up for next season 😍🙌

[@StompItTutorials]

Yes I will put it on free tutorials page.

[@C05597641]

I'm in Val Thorens in early Feb 2019. Its snowing every night and improving during the days. Powder along side every piste. Really enjoying myself.

[@frederikwandall5983]

maan I love your vids. I watch them when really want to ski. And you have shown me how to do 3's and backflips :)

[@franciscszakacs2762]

U are great man !

[@mir.toseefmir.toseef5250]

Good job sir

[@maximekoster6714]

please a backflip tutorial

[@filipkovac7783]

yea that would be sweet

[@wertywerty6]

Hey Stomp It Tutorials, I have learned a lot of tricks thanks to your videos (such as cork/lazyboy/handrag 360, how to hit rails, etc...) so I'd like you to make make a misty 360/540 tutorial please!

[@josephfarrell2022]

thank you!

[@Gabriel-gq8pn]

Ty for the vid.

[@arvidbostrom8986]

Exactly What I wanted to see when I saw your last video, I did comment Please make a tips for Powder or cliffs and you listened😊

[@jibbs_aim]

I've been skiing powder for years and even I learned something. Great video and high quality as always

[@wertywerty6]

Hey Stomp It Tutorials, I have learned a lot of tricks thanks to your videos (such as cork/lazyboy/handrag 360, how to hit rails, etc...) so I'd like you to make make a misty 360/540 tutorial please!

[@retobaumann5604]

Great stuff - can you do a video on how to ski a crust?

[@TheTheMScope]

really nice video..thanks alot! please do a video about how to ski crust or variable snow conditions off piste :)

[@StompItTutorials]

Maybe for next season.

[@MadelnMachines]

I did my Anwarter last year. Had a hell of a time trying to ski powder on race carving skis. Kept sinking, falling head over heels, not being able to turn. It was a whole different ball game. I think I need some all mountains / powder skis. My instructors were awesome at it though even on race skis much stiffer than mine.

[@F7F7F7F7]

Keep it up love you!

[@StompItTutorials]

Love you too ;)

[@TheSnifmister]

Thanks I don't get the opportunity to ski nice powder but I will try this technic

[@calebwood1199]

Love your vids man. I just started skiing this year, and have already started hitting big jumps and am nailing tricks. I’ve been 4 times so far, and your videos have helped SO MUCH. Keep doing what you’re doing... I hope to attend one of your camps in the future.

[@thomassullivan1207]

You only skied 4 times and already hitting big jumps and nailing tricks? Come on man...

[@jakobgoettel]

Yeah you are either very naïve or full of crap

[@dominikklinar6264]

Nice video bro

[@matthiaslangeder9873]

I like your content👍👍👍

[@IV-A]

Tried deep powder for the first time in the alps this year. I fell down and lost 1 of my rental ski in the 1m deep powder. I almost had a heartattack but luckily almost immediatly I managed to find it crawling uphill and poking with stick.

[@Thomas_Andreas_Bell]

I have the atomic bent chetler, danm, They have good float, but also works Great in park. Really recomend them👍🏻

[@StompItTutorials]

Yes they do

[@thomas4328]

Dear Jens, I did my first turns in the powder (well beside the groomed slope) and thx for your great video. However, I am not clear about the weight distribution especially during the turns...is it on both legs the same or is the outside ski the boss, like with carving on groomed slopes. And do you initiate the turn by a body weight forward movement or do you just "turn" the skis? Tomorrow i will try again.... :-) All the best, keep on going and stay healthy Tom

[@gabrieledalessio6707]

this was useful

[@ricardriki97]

sir, today you have won a new subscriber

[@roflcakemegalol]

Så jävla bra videos!

[@pauljeitler7678]

so awesome! was just about to ask for a video on the topic! You guys are killing it again this season with your videos (y) Something I'd like to know would be - how to change from forward to switch - I suck at it big time and can't seem to figure out what the problem is

[@StompItTutorials]

Thank you Paul :D In powder or on a slope?

[@pauljeitler7678]

you're welcome! hmmm - both actually, but I was thinking about doing it on the pist when typing this.

[@thunderol]

What mountain was this filmed on? Looks amazing

[@andywallace1220]

Nice

[@fabianduren5398]

Give this man a like!

[@justinwang7582]

Good vid

[@judysali]

We hardly get powder in Mammoth, it "Dumped" two days ago. I am trying to remember all your tips. As you mentioned VERY VERY different than groomed trails. Took one fall, gzzzz such a challenge getting out of 4' of powder. Luckily, I have some upper body strength and help getting up. Have you created tips on getting up out of really deep snow? Thanks, J

[@pierce9131]

congrats on your sponsorship

[@geniusmarcsays2434]

great video, i learned ski by myself, first day i did very easy slopes green, and i was basically skiing on a small slope where only kids were skiing, i was 24. and next day, i did a 3rd level slope, i crashed, and nearly injured my knee but, it was just a small stretch (probably cause of the high DIN, as i learned lately the staff where i rented them are not that good). i put voltaren on my knee and did that slope 7 or 8 more times the same day until i mastered it. that was my first blue (if i am correct) then 3rd day i i did more blues and on the 4th day i was up on the lift to a high peak and i saw an amazing offtrack powder slope i said, i wish i can do that.. and then i did it. it was an amazing feeling, i drew an S on that, it's amazing really, it was so easy. the thing is i did not ski for 12 years since then. ( yep also 4th day i did at least 2 red tracks, too steep but i was just going diagonally,... now i learned carving online, lol, i did not know it before, lets hope my next time will be soon)

[@childish8469]

what's are you up to now? how's the carving going?

[@Andy82]

sick vid man, pity theres barely any powder to try it on in australia though :(

[@Daniel-uh2ii]

Hahaha imiagine even having mountains to ski on without taking a holiday

[@msimpson46]

Good video but its important to mention about shifting weight away from the downhill ski and even out weight distribution on short and long turns in powder

[@alexsmith1337]

How good are the black crow Daemon ? Can u make a video about black crow and their series?

[@jamesdavies7007]

Hey pls can you do a video on skiing through trees woods with powdered snow I crashed into a tree, i need some help

[@bogdanbO]

please do how to ski crud and hard packed powder on top that is very soft underneath

[@Melkhisadek]

That soundtrack you are playing at the beginning of your video; what is the name & artist of it?

[@yannickmuller8374]

Make some Tutorials about Ski Tricks in powder and how to land after big drops ✌🏼

[@StompItTutorials]

Yes, ok, ok :P Maybe not big drops but drops.

[@yannickmuller8374]

A Cork 3 and flatspin 3 Tutorial would be very nice as well

[@StompItTutorials]

Yes and no but almost :P

[@papapablo9431]

Is the majesty lumberjack 2020 a good choice?

[@tonymayer9783]

Can you make a video on how to do big drops. Cuz ive been trying this 20 foot cliff and i backseat every time.

[@bradenh8336]

Tony Mayer have you landed the 20 yet?

[@ttruong225]

Fresh powder is awesome...chopped powder after the sun starts thawing things out on the other hand....

[@henricskytt7889]

Tja Jens, Har du kvar de Skalkläderna från Scott? Riktigt Snygga!