Intermediate skier re-learning skiing

Scared to ski again, know someone who wants to ski again but doesn't know how to go about it. Here is how Deb Armstrong went about it.

[@jackjr1]

Deb is the best teacher in the world! Also, thank you Jenny for letting us learn with you!

[@thow5836]

word!

[@chriscowan6630]

How could anyone not be "re-energized" skiing with and learning from Deb.....amazing opportunity. Thank you for the great content!

[@laowai2000]

Back on the mountain after almost 30 years. Can almost hear Deb's voice egging me on down the mountain. Charging and energised at 51.

[@MrDogonjon]

I had a student today similar but different. He described him self as 25+ years ago being a strong skier. Now intimidated by new equipment he can't force the skis around like he used to. Then he confided he had neuropathy in both legs can't feel his feet caused by multiple fused vertebrae in his lumbar and neck. ex military he was shot in the chest and survived two helicoptor crashes. he said he could feel the fronts of the boots with his shins so we went with that as a starting point. From there we worked out how to transfere weight from foot to foot while not able to feel you feet This required exagerated upper body movements that were the opposite of his previous experience. My quiet assessment was that his past skiing was totally in the back seat and cuff pressure was never a thing he used. Stong willed and physical he forced every movement with violent upper body contortions. It works less now even better. thanks to age, injury and previous experience.. My role was counselor and therapist rather than ski instructor this was and adaptive lesson with a wounded veteran who had no sense of his limitations. He wants to ski again and he will return and I will continue to counsel him avoid opinionated observations and relate my experiences coaching military skiing groups and adaptive lessons of many varieties. .

[@dave9668]

As someone who got back into skiing last year after a 28 years absence, I watched your videos over and over again. Thank you Deb!!! And thank you Jenny!

[@monkeybearmax]

How hard was it first days back? Do u feel you are back to baseline?

[@seaskiguy]

Go Jenny! What I love about Deb's videos is that they are real people in real situations, and Deb is very focused on the student. So many ski videos are just an excuse for someone to show off. I always learn something from Deb's videos, AND become inspired to be a better teacher.

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

I will definitely recommend this video to anyone looking to teach someone or simply improve their own skills. Being a retired high school teacher and tennis coach I believe in your positive teaching style. Students need to build confidence and feel positive about their progress. Your positive attitude makes them want to keep trying. I also believe in crossover skills that your student brought to her return to skiing. I am a big fan of mountain bike trail riding because it requires many of the same skills as skiing. I ride 3-5 days a week 8 months and ski full time the next 4 months. As always I appreciate your videos .

[@ch1nawhyte]

I love that in between olympians and professionals you show 'normal' people skiing at various levels. And seeing it through the filter of your teaching style helps me understand how I can improve and problems that i am facing. Outstanding as usual.

[@TheOriginalJLaw]

I needed this last year! I came back to skiing after a LONG hiatus, but luckily it came right back to me. Love your content, Deb!!

[@99vargass]

Wow. Jenny is just like me! After 2 kids and no time to "rip" but still wanting to go out and have fun, it's great to see lessons for real intermediate skiers. Watching this is super motivating. Thanks Deb, love your teaching style!

[@pameladrexler5345]

This was both sweet and inspiring. You are a generous teacher, Deb. I WILL get back on skis again! Watching your videos is whetting my appetite and reminding me just how much I’ve delighted in skiing over the years, no matter how infrequent it has become. Thank you!

[@Luberama]

Love how reassuring and encouraging you were at the start. ❤

[@rubberside3969]

That’s awesome she found her toes in the boots! I see so many videos where all they talk about is the tongue & cuff of the boots🤔. And she found pressure control all on her own! Bravo 🎉🎉

[@scottbideau]

Awesome videos you are doing, Deb! I hope you keep sharing your vast wealth of knowledge!

[@rubyalexander2]

This is fantastic!! I love how Jennie keeps working and learning. Very inspiring! I also love how she is always in control of her skis.

[@petemazzone6559]

Perfect coaching I love this so much

[@davidcmatt]

You are an amazing coach. Thank you for the videos, they are tremendously helpful.

[@juliemartin8849]

Such a great and inspiring video Deb! You are truly a kind and patient instructor and anyone who has you as a teacher is very lucky. Having just started my ski season, I can really relate to Jenny’s comment about stopping when you are tired. At that point, you aren’t in control and your own safety (plus those around you!) becomes an issue. Learning to recognize leg fatigue helps prevent falls and in turn, keeps your confidence up! Thanks for another great video Deb and keep them coming!

[@cliang001]

Deb your such a great teacher, with lots of encouragement and positivity to keep people in the sport. Hope one day i can meet you on my visits to steamboat. Thanks for setting an example for all to see!

[@SusanPlensky]

I enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting them.

[@debbielombard5132]

Wow, incredible progress in a short amount of time on mixed conditions! I'm impressed! New focus today, feeling my toes.

[@Premierskis]

Love this! My wife and 40 year-old daughter are taking up skiing again after 10 years on a family vacation at Mt. Bachelor. This is the perfect reintroduction to the sport!

[@pdeichert]

Thanks for the video deb!

[@meannoname7210]

Awesome! You’re a great ski teacher Deb! 👍🏼👏

[@jimmywilcott9940]

Wow! This is absolutely amazing! I’m not only learning from Deb but I’m actually learning from Jenny what a great combo here! This is an amazing video

[@michelfortin3917]

I just started skiing this year, these videos are helping quite a bit :)

[@carolinetuohey9439]

I really related to Jenny and I just love your conscience choice to embrace positivity in your teaching Deb. Please, please can you come to Australia this winter and run a clinic in Mt Buller!! I would be the No 1 ticket holder!!

[@KarsNGuitars]

Great skiing in mixed conditions! Way to go!

[@Eddie07S]

This brings back memories of when I got back into skiing after a 13 yr hiatus. I had thought I was a pretty good skier when left skiing. When I got back into it, I realized how my skiing “skills” were a result of the enthusiasm of youth vs actual skill…. I could have done with an instructor like you, a person actually skilled in teaching skiing. Recently I came across a couple of pairs of ski boots from my childhood days. Lace up leather boots with hard rubber soles, grooves in the sides of the heals to retain the bear trap bindings and a leather strap and buckle across the ankle for added support (the “power strap”). I blame these for my bad habit of being in the back seat as there is almost no way to get forward on those things…. LOL Hope you are able to a follow up and show more of Jenny’s progression. Great to sees what she accomplished in this one video.

[@sakuragrl08]

The timing of this video release couldn’t have been better. Thanks, deb!

[@meannoname7210]

I wish I could have a lesson from you! Deb! Thanks for this awesome Vlog!

[@keithpearson1552]

Always love you positivity Deb 👍….

[@thriveonthebasicswithlesli9042]

I love these videos! I 100 percent agree with everything she says!!

[@august_west_9016]

Loved this video.Your teaching style is perfect. I have an older, anxious, and inexperienced skier in the family who needs this type of instruction. It's hard to find.

[@blakecampbell9470]

What a great lesson! Jan 2nd I went over to Monarch for my first ski in 7 seasons. I binge watched your videos to give me piece of mind before going. It wasn't perfect, and I'd lost almost every skill I previously had. But your reinforcements of the basics really helped me focus on what was important; and I had a wonderful day on the mountain! (even if I never did leave the groomers) lol

[@stevedoe1630]

The mountains never stopped calling Jennie’s name, as can be seen in her priceless smile on the mountain. 👍

[@sandrakennedy4799]

Just discovered you Deb….very inspiring and I’m picking up lots of good pointers. Love your enthusiasm for your clients. Thank you

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Great!!!

[@leedschamberlain5610]

Thanks Deb. I watch your videos all the time. They are great and have helped me a lot with my customers. I also encourage the Instructors at Alpental to watch. Many do.... already. You're great.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Leeds. Call me😉😉😉

[@cfadavid]

Nice focus on what's right and build on it, things to learn and relearn besides skiing too.

[@nicktaylor7680]

A good instructor distils skiing into its simplest intuitive form without gimmicks all while maintaining the fun-Deb does this and its a pleasure to watch.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks!!

[@auntiefan4202]

That's an exciting moment when she found her toe! I show your videos to my daughter (8), and I love it when she has those aha moments!!

[@thomo190204]

You're a great teacher

[@Rashikanz]

Love this! Thanks Jenny and Debs! This is so me as well. Back into skiing the last couple of months, ( I’m in New Zealand) except it was more like 20 years break! Luckily my partner is very experienced and has helped me relearn a lot and last weekend I had my first lesson in probably 40 years, with a fab instructor. And now I’ve found debs videos, I feel like I’m gaining a lot of insight into what I need to work on. Roll on Saturday to put it into practice!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love it

[@chriswgates7000]

Great video, thank you. Skiing again this morning after 29 years. This helps.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Fantastic!!!

[@yourtravelswithbruce]

Just reintroduced myself to skiing 2 weeks ago after 32 years. Just like ridding a bike. Loving it.

[@OnceABustAlwaysABust]

Wish we had such excellent teachers in Europe. Makes me wanna come to the states for a skiing holiday

[@melissalund4564]

Amazing video and Jenny did so well...some incredible turns. Love the idea of focus on more of the positive. I think human beings are like buckets - there's limited space available. If you add more positive, some of the negative will disappear!

[@ernestoespina5866]

One toe at the time! I love it!

[@bradleyanderson247]

Really interesting video to which I can really relate. Started skiing just before my 50th birthday. Had major back surgery not too far back. Surgeon said I could ski but boy my head is in the way. Sometimes the brain is a terrible thing.

[@dougclark9917]

Phunny. Im just going to do it one toe at a time. You touched on alot of things to do with the foot. Personally Im still on the quest for a correct boot for my foot. But I like to splay my foot (toes) out and have good contact with the bedding especially forefoot.

[@coldsmokinable]

Pertaining to all your videos too...A 125 day/year foreverer, at 59 I took a job teaching(ski/board/tele) and about to reintroduce my girl after her 25 year hiatus. I know what I'M doing but sometimes at a loss for the words, explanations, etc. Your "always be positive comment...", I need to find better sayings than "you leaned back" etc. As someone who makes whitewater vids for summer employment I know what goes into making them, thank you very much for your time and effort. I also love when you have your students, especially kids do the teaching.

[@benikuqi]

Love this channel, i'm learning how to ski but not only also practicing my English! Amazing

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Great!

[@misterlee2416]

I returned to skiing after over 40 years away. Didn't want to have lessons as I believed that my level would go from beginner to advanced within an hour. So, indoor skiing in UK, signed saying I could do linked turns and made use of a lift pass. First run: so scared, a little traverse and a snowplow stop; a snowplow turn and another traverse. I spent the first half-hour expecting them to tell me to stop as I was obviously not good enough. Luckily, after about an hour it was if I never went away (except I was skiing on a short indoor beginner level run).

[@joshuaernst5135]

Thanks!

[@legozxx6655]

I had a similar reaction to Jenny when I discovered how effective big toe was. Most of the videos talk about using ankles to turn but personally, focusing on toes give me better control when turning.

[@euanswan4653]

Enjoyed video! How about a video on when to use a pole plant / pole tap. World Cup racers from slalom to downhill don’t use them, although slalom racers use their forearms to move the gates away from their path. Pole plant/tap is useful in the bumps, on the steeps and in powder but I question its use elsewhere. There must be enough here to stimulate a healthy discussion on pole plants / taps.

[@DavidChung111]

Thank you :)

[@fatamorgana4318]

I like to push and ski on when the legs say go home because it forces me to look at how I can make these turns and control speed in a more efficient manner. Same goes for XC skiing.

[@Belupeta]

Thanks :)

[@pamgoodley2209]

I like how in tune she is with how small motions create bigger reactions. Everything from the toes to immediately recognizing that she got on her tails and that caused her to wobble. How does one connect with you for a couple solid days of training? Thanks!

[@JamesTing-vl2px]

That Jennie is a real riot of a ⛷

[@naztamaddon9143]

Wish I was not too old to learn ski and compete or join a team!

[@Allen-by6ci]

Hey Deb... whats the exercise at 4:35 (backward skiing) about? This is a great refresher.. I'll be back on the slopes next week after a year off. Thank you for this. Perfect timing.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

To give the sensation of finding the cuff of the ski boot

[@nickd7944]

Your videos are the best! I am 69 and love going into the tight trees at Sugarloaf when available. Most of the time it is pretty hard packed in there. Also very uneven. Its like uneven moguls with trees on top. Do you think an 88 under foot is too wide for quick turning in there?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

I really can’t say. I don’t know enough about the situation. I’m sorry!!!!!

[@vadergrd]

center of mass over your toes .. got it!! and toe and pincky pressure ... double got it!! also lead and topple with inside knee roll ... triple got it!!

[@sergtimoshenko]

Zig-Zag styler

[@zukacs]

Deb imagine... My country hasnt had enought snow to open the resorts... 2nd timd in my life this late ;(((

[@williamfox1146]

Deb - do you work at Taos Ski Valley or Steamboat?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Both

[@BrokeAgain]

that's a nice practice long wide downhill! @ 8:45 How old is the student? 40+? 50?+

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

57

[@taliskadzejs3642]

I noticed when she is skiing parallel her uphill foot wants to lift up like she is telemarking that is just my opinion, what do you think Deb.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

She still has lots to work on. That will all depend on her motivation and when she skis again. For our two half days she was perfect!!!!

[@taliskadzejs3642]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong she will be a very good skier. I would love to ski with you sometime

[@anthonyb.9336]

For those who are watching, consider donating $2.00. That camera person is awesome.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Ha, thanks. That camera person is me😉

[@Amathylar]

He is leaning too far back on the turns :))) I wish i had Deb as a teacher.

[@tnkl9230]

Deb, lots of words and talk, it will be good if the objective is stated within captions. I think I am lost with what you are trying to tell the audience. My 2 cents.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

To come back to skiing, that’s all😉

[@johnsands146]

Only an idiot would misinterpret you always looking for something positive to praise....oops! I think I might have ruffled some people's feathers with my comment the other day. The more I watch, the more I like and apreciate your style. With very best wishes and thanks.

[@DR3W0024]

Great video Deb! How would you go about getting someone back on the sticks after a significant knee surgery such as an ACL? Asking for a friend 🥲

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Ensure they did their homework in rehab, once they are strong, the same way I did here. Start slow

[@DR3W0024]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong I will be sure to refer back to this video! Probably won't be until next season. Thank you for the advice 😁

[@anthonyb.9336]

Thanks!