Moguls and Steeps Advanced Ski Lesson with Deb Armstrong

Bridget's goal is to become less fearful in steeps, mixed conditions and bumps. The channel can be supported here www.paypal.com/paypalme/skist...

[@LonelyRobots]

You know the season's approaching when Deb's videos start popping up on your home page! :D

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

ya!!!

[@cswalker21]

Wow, Bridget made those backwards wedge turns look easy! ;) That was a great point about unlearning the up-unweighting 'pop' that a lot of us learned in the 70s-80s. I've also put in a lot of attention in the past few years to get rid of that. Deb, I loved what you said about getting the pop from our skis instead of forcefully extending our legs. That's a real helpful model. :)

[@Eddie07S]

I spent 45 years skiing wrong and the last 15 correcting my technique so I can ski for years to come. In those first 45 years I learned how to ski power, deep powder, but my frustration was skiing bump. Even more frustrating at the time was a friend who is a phenomenally technical skier and he made the bumps look like a groomed run by picking and executing his turns. Problem was that I could find no one (including instructors) who could tell me what I was doing wrong and how to fix it. I lucked in to the “fix” one day when things “clicked” for me and I was able to ski the bumps on a beginner/intermittent slope. The next day I lost it. I spent weeks trying to figure out what I had done differently and what I did the right way. You nailed it when you said to Bridget about breaking at the waist. That was my problem. My fix was to pretend I was pushing a shopping cart with my belly button to initiate the turn (hips forward)... Runs like Chin Clip, Star and Goat at Stowe are now fun for me and have been for awhile. I still revert at times to old habits(getting tired, usually), but at least I now know how to fix it. I wish there had been instructors around like you when I was learning to ski. People are lucky to have you for an instructor and thanks for posting.

[@purefeel]

What does it mean when you say "Breaking by the waist"? I don't get what "Overflexing at the waist" mean in the video. Is it bending forward?

[@JohnJohnson-he1yv]

@@purefeel 5:37. Bending forward. You will see her actually lean forward. Other instructors will focus on keeping “center of mass over the balls of your feet” or “feel shin pressure on the front of your boot” these both happen if you do either one. This subtle positioning also keeps you from “sitting back” too much which is a common reflex when we get nervous on steeps or in difficult terrain- this destroys your ability to control your skis into turns. ⛷

[@TAH1712]

What a GREAT Teacher you are Deb!

[@otisregatoni617]

Way to go Bridget- noticed the new power and smoothness. Looks to me you’re styling using less energy. Yer smile proves it.

[@e3840]

Yes, Another great video! And I just loved her❤️

[@bc6881]

It ‘s quite a gift you have. Your videos are so fun to watch and your communication is inspiring

[@davids949]

Super fun to watch. Lots of good ideas. Thanks as always.

[@DD-sr9xm]

Wow, what a difference. You are a great ski instructor. Thanks.

[@richardkozar3694]

I really like your creativity, new way of teaching. Thx for inspiration.✌

[@mailitedd185]

This video is awesome! I love how you mentioned that you stop moving when you get scared. I need to practice backwards. Those pitches she was doing were so steep!!!

[@Minnesotastar]

Deb, love the videos and am a subscriber! We are coming out to Steamboat in mid-March, and would love to have you ski instruct my wife for a half-day lesson! I just can’t get thru on the ski school phone line. I’ll keep trying!

[@ewallt]

I was having hamstring problems some years ago, and the physical therapist fixed me by having me walk backwards while applying resistance. This vid brought back memories of that.

[@pumori2]

Excellent video Deb! What a difference in her skiing!. She could feel her edge in her left turn and less so in right turn. Looking forward to next lesson on hip alignment. You have a wonderful way of picking up on points to focus on changing..

[@mrsmartypants_1]

I have never seen some of your exercises. Quite interesting. I’ve been skiing so long it’s just a zen flow thing - like riding a bike - but getting older I’ve noticed a few bad habits creeping in here and there. Especially when tired. I think I’m going to force myself to do a few now and then. A couple minutes each time out. As always great teaching vid Deb.

[@elainenilsson5472]

Excellent lesson. When we had little snow during last La Ninia I taught myself to ski switch and my friends all thought I was crazy, mainly because I am in my 50's. i use the switch as my warm up on the greens because skiing backwards uses all the edges of the ski and it seems to use my entire foot. Like you said, you have to think about everything and it really wakes up the brain.

[@Mrlshea]

Great video as always!

[@ilonabrandt-tom3293]

This is perfect for me...goal to be fearless on steeps...ski with finese and control

[@timladin482]

Thank you for your videos. I have been reloading for the past day waiting for your next video. I created a google account for the first time solely so I could applaud! Your videos are amazing and have helped me in my quest to rid my A frame and learn to truly carve. I still love my 95s under foot but it took a pair of 69s under foot, based on your recommendation, for me to finally feel the skis carve. I can't wait for next week for your next video. Tim

[@robertlong6704]

Agree!!! In so many ways I wish I could erase my mind's hard drive of ski instruction history. Great teaching techniques that could be applied in any setting.

[@johnfox2447]

Love love love the backwards wedge turns for foot to foot pressure and getting off the inside ski I will be using it with my students at Northstar this coming season

[@tz4978]

I love your tips and videos Deb! I'm gonna try some the next time I ski. Great work, thank you for the videos!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you!

[@MacMcCabe2456]

Deb is " Ace's" ! So soft spoken and easy to understand😎

[@GAL_JH]

That was a great video!! Thanks Deb

[@konstantinkolev4204]

Deb ,Thank you for your support.. Great tutorial , now i master this in Bansko .😍🎈❄️⛷️

[@myworldautistic670]

This is awesome!! Thank you!!

[@markeaton2003]

That one tip really improved her technique a lot. Something that a true pro could see and point out to help them. Very good.

[@JohnJohnson-he1yv]

Your videos never get old. You are awesome. I hope someday to meet you on the slopes!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks John

[@JamboLinnman]

Great teacher, great pupil!

[@filmic1]

That was just terrific!!

[@neilmeiskey5482]

This is a good one for me. I was raised, learned skiing on "boiler plate blue ice" in Pennsylvania and muscle/stiff leg all the time based on learning to ski with long straight skis/unweighting to turn. Even though I now ski shaped skis and love carving (at least at my ability level) I don't ski mixed conditions or deep powder well at all! I did have a recent epiphany though thanks to you Deb. The way you explained using the ankles although boot are stiff was amazing and helpful. It's never to late to learn! This from a 71 year old guy with some health issues that doesn't get to ski much. Due to that I can so much relate to Bridget's I want to learn it all, "I want be perfect now", lol.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love love love💪👍👏👏

[@land5868]

Like your lessons

[@Osnosis]

Yes, the problem of ‘static’ is big; turning is dynamic! I teach walking, Deb references cycling (Donna Weinbrecht taught me that in the moguls). All good ideas. I like to use the rise at the back of the bump for speed reduction (adding, of course, absorption). This lady made great progress.

[@kevinhoule6547]

Awesome Deb -

[@gspice71]

Awesome and she is a wonderful student

[@dianeboross6978]

Life-long for sure!

[@VE7QRZ]

Ms Armstrong you present some amazing exercises. Nice demo Bridget

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Peter!

[@msm624]

Skiing backwards reminds of when i tought kids how to ski, great vid Deb

[@mattvaandering]

Really nice turns!

[@micklogg5377]

Great work

[@powderbeast5598]

Awesome, looking fabulous. Deb, forecast calling for a couple of feet 😄👍. I'll be practicing ski weighting & bunny hop in deep Pow Pow. Thanks.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Just found these moguls videos. Absolutely brilliant!! Now part of my '21 virtual skiing season! Can you create a Moguls Playlist please? Love your teaching style, thanks for sharing.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Hello. I have made a mogul playlist. Go to my channel and all of my playlists are there. You will find my mogul playlist. Have fun and take care!!! kzbin.info/door/Gn7idUXVyGb8XZ_ADQ5cdg

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Ace! Thank you, I saw advanced and inter playlists but not a Mogul one I'll take a look!

[@XxHappyEmo2xX]

Woah, Bridget's form looks EXACTLY like mine. I have such an issue with bending forward and using my waist as a shock absorber instead of my knees. I honestly think the biggest "aha" moment for me was being told it's just because my core, back and leg muscles were too weak to allow that flexibility and range when skiing. Slightly offended, I wanted to prove them wrong, so I've been focusing on weight/body training and flexibility more instead of just skiing every day and it is making SUCH a difference. Now, I doubt Bridget has the same issue, but as an avid back country skier, mountain biker and hiker. I thought no way it could be fitness related for me. But I was certainly proven wrong! My biggest ski gains have all been in the gym this season 😅 Thank you so much for the vid, you're an amazing coach, I watch everything you put up. Next time I'm at the resort it's backwards turns for me! ❤

[@thomasfolan2716]

Bridget, you are a good sport !!

[@franciscooper4771]

I'm moving, I'm moving!! Thanks Deb.

[@pumori2]

Very good, Deb ! What a difference in her skiing. She could feel the edge on her left turn but less so on her right. I shall look forward to the next video and see what you do with the hip movement. A bit like dancing isn’t it?

[@johndavis16]

Thanks for another great video. Can you please give some further personal insight into dealing with students with doubts about being able to make changes?

[@gregy1194]

More please, these vids are awesome 😁

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Ah, glad you like😊

[@bryonduncombe5625]

that is impressive. great result

[@denniswillmott3897]

Wow, excellent!!!

[@terencelim1529]

Another lovely video. I want to be perfect right now too!!!

[@paulfisher852]

Very nice lesson and skiing. Thanks. I will be interested to see the lesson on hip alignment. I notice a slight "A frame" on some turns. Is it related?

[@juliemartin8849]

I can so relate to the "pop" you refer to. Definitely an 80's technique. Can't wait to get out and really focus on not over flexing at the waist. With the way covid is going here in Ontario, Canada, I may not be able to practice this until next season😥

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Take good ❤

[@pdxfunkjunkie]

Deb, I need an instructor like you! Please come to Mount Hood - even for a day. 😄 Confident that you would be able to pinpoint all my lingering bad habits and know how to teach me out of them.

[@ashchurova27]

I am in my mid 40s and I just started to learn how to ski 😭😭😭 Deb says it is life long process.. I guess it is better late than never. Love your lessons! Learn tons from your videos. Tried going backwards last night and fell 😆 long way to go..

[@elisabethkonopacki1575]

I am in my early 40s and in my second year of skiing! You are not alone. :-) My 4-12 year old sons are my role models for this sport. They fall, get up, fall, get up, stick it, celebrate, find a new challenge, overcome fears, fall...till they succeed again, over and over again - while having a good time.

[@ashchurova27]

@@elisabethkonopacki1575 good luck! I love skiing so much now.. can’t wait for next season to start!

[@elisabethkonopacki1575]

@@ashchurova27 I'm with you on this one. Skiing is awesome! It's our family sport of choice for winter months.

[@wjames2000]

Great video! I can relate to a lot of the issues you worked with Bridget on!

[@donLennin]

'"I want to be perfect right now" :)

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Ha!!!!!!! Yes, don't we all ❤❤

[@terrerov]

Deb, I love your videos. Thanks for what you do. You mentioned on this video at 7:20 that for that kind of turn you don't need to pole plant. I have watched some of Mikaela Shiffring workout (drills) videos and she advises to always make that pole plant when carving, regardless. You thoughts.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

depends on how one defines a pole "plant". Mikaela is referring to a pole touch in GS. not a plant. bottom line a pole touch, or plant, require upper body control and stability allowing for the lower body to do the work. does this help?

[@ardenpowers7730]

Skiing is life long learning . . so true ! Some g r e a t turns in the making ! Suggestion . . . add a little more confidence and some quick twitch training in the gym. Thanks for sharing . . .

[@jathompson37]

Great video - but where did that flying ski in the background come from!?!? 😳

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Ya, don't know what that was all about😉😉

[@pamagee2011]

Notice how she almost comes to a stop occasionally in the bumps - but not quite. That is control.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Yes!

[@MrDogonjon]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Chris, a 3 yr old student who did hockey stops on the top of each bump. Each turn he shouted "SPRAY SNOW". He also yelled at his parents to "JUST SPRAY SNOW" HE WOULD LEAD THEM DOWN ELEVATOR SHAFT A BLACK DIAMOND RUN..THAT WAS HIS 3RD DAY ON SKIS. His parents, couldn't keep up wanted him slowed down put him in my level3 class so Chris took over my group of 5 convinced them all to "just spray snow" and went to a black run. I managed to keep up but at the end one of the parents asked me "What did you do to my daughter?" I told him that was Chris's fault... he does that to people... she was alright she just can ski really well... he said "no, she never did before ...that was so much fun to watch..i COULD BARLY KEEP UP.... I'm quitting my job and becoming a ski instructor.... which he did, then kids club director ski school director and ultimately the resort Manager where he has been 40 yrs now and his daughter manages a resort in Alaska. You never know. JUST SPRAY SNOW.

[@davidedwards6200]

👍keep up the good work

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you

[@caitlindurkin6890]

Hahaha the guy chucking his ski in the background at the end? Rentals?

[@nicklevitt6395]

Brilliant

[@stove.d]

6:40 I'm sorry but that idiot just throwing his skis onto the pile has me all riled up. I love how it's the "🌟Most replayed" part of the video. Anyway, great tutorial. I am looking to learn moguls thoroughly this year and this helps a lot. :)

[@stevedoe1630]

Those last carvy turns had great flow. Seeing a good turn makes me feel good. Musicians have to take “music appreciation” class. Do professional skiers have to take “skiing appreciation”? (ha)

[@johnmav8309]

Nice video ; )

[@pdeichert]

She has the best smile

[@felisaaero]

This is such a cute video! Should be retitled to "Backwards Pizza Skiing on Steeps". Deb, do you offer group classes? I would fly over to take it.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Hello. Glad you like the video. I offer group lessons rarely. I do offer specialty clinics sometimes. When this hapoens again I will let my subscribers know. Take care.

[@felisaaero]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong I am a subscriber. Never been to Steamboat. Hope you'll offer something this season, then I'll book my flight!

[@chriscampbell4212]

Spent a couple days in steamboat last week and Friday I did my first ever chute! Needless to say my heart was racing! Chute 1 was awesome after 6” the previous night.

[@agpmjm]

" I want to be perfect right now" Yes Ma`am I can relate :)

[@twazoo2921]

Yea Bridgette!!! Tim

[@GregHatayama]

Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you very much in supporting the channel! Greatly appreciated.

[@percy6464]

Debs - leave her alone about the pole plant - she is awesome!

[@douggorton1482]

Would you stop stealing my drills! LOL I have done so much stuff backwards with grandchildren the last few years that I decided to inflict my racers with this. Different emphasis though. We work on thinking about edge angle on the inside ski and not a lot about steering.

[@larryveal7263]

I need a lesson from you.

[@mbvizer]

We tried to backward wedge today. Very interesting. Our hips HURT!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Ha!! Was it an effective drill for you?

[@datukalex]

I know just the run at Alpental to go practice these drills :)

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

HA!!! what run?

[@user-qz8cu3li4z]

She's amazing 👏 😍 ❤

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you. Glad yiu like the video

[@brianchinoski6413]

Super video! I applauded for $5.00 👏👏

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks for the channel support Brian! Greatly appreciated.

[@davidl5161]

6:48 - what a rude thing to do.... (background)

[@tz4978]

I was very confused watching this. Have never seen anyone throw a ski. Especially on top of other skis. Really rude

[@richardgreer459]

LOL was he getting kicked out of the ski area? It seems like it

[@paolooberti3282]

If that ski had only touched one of my skis, I don't know how the situation would have evolved. What a asshole.

[@theinvestingputz5895]

She looks pretty dang solid

[@luchostar1317]

What resort is that? It looks amazing

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs Colorado

[@FBFenerbahce-nu9zk]

Harika

[@jbuckman1063]

What are some good drills to get rid of the body pop, and move to having the ski pop. I am struggling with the same thing. Popping up between turns feels like it's ingrained in my dna.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Begin with the premis of this video. Foot to foot instead of popping with both feet.

[@margaretreid6570]

By popping, do you mean unweighting?; if so, ingrained in my DNA too.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

@@margaretreid6570 yes but more than unweighting. Meaning not just unweighting but poping up to make the unweighted occure.

[@psiapro]

Good drill to work on eliminating pop is the double pole drag. Hold poles out to the side and try to keep them in contact with the snow throughout the turns. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZiakqeKn8ysntU

[@peterdawson3690]

I watch via subtitles. What does it mean to "not break at the hips'? Seem contradictory to wanting upper body separation?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

It means not bending over too much at the waist. Make sense?

[@peterdawson3690]

Ah ok :-) thanks.

[@zeb747]

Hi Deb, I can I contact you for lessons. Thanks very much! Zack

[@EricandSherri]

Super video! I applauded for $10.00 👏👏👏

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you so very much for supporting this channels video production! Huge. Greatly appreciated.

[@EricandSherri]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong I do think your videos are great, but what really tugged on my heart was the video you did about the Lange poster girls

[@theinvestingputz5895]

In the bumps, her pole plants look timid. Is that true?

[@marthagarza777]

Deb, where do you instruct? I would love to take a class with you.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Taos Ski Valley I have my SkiStrong programming. I hope to see you

[@rvinogradoff]

6:00 nice result

[@elizabethvanarsdel1590]

Super video! I applauded for $50.00 👏👏👏👏

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Hey lady!!!!! Thanks for supporting the cause Beth. I love making the videos for folks. Thanks for the love in return❤❤❤ how has the snow been in Taos?

[@elizabethvanarsdel1590]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong It got really "firm" this week in Taos, as we say - blue bird day on W... And then a little pow and bitter cold day on thursday, just enough to cover the indiscretions - all those sticks and rocks plus horrible visibility etc! I'm using my employee-on-furlough pass to ski a lot this season. Not working. See you at Vail PSIA spring fling in April? I am doing 25 year anniversary clinic. I was supposed to ski with you for race turns last year... I always remember when we had super great sushi in Vail - maybe not this year, but next year?? Normal times please. Skied today at Pajarito, some good stuff on the groomers, but also plenty of dirt and rocks. My friend who grew up there who I skied with today said, wow, that smell of mud in the snow, it's from my childhood. Woo hoo be careful - spring skiing! See you soon Deb!

[@urbanrunoff]

great video! that's the level i want to get my wife at :)

[@jtwoolley]

How does backwards help?

[@craigjones7954]

Since that's Steamboat in the background, where are you skiing?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

This is Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. It is a city park

[@davidedwards6200]

What’s with the guy throwing that ski toward you at 6.50

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Ha! Not at us. A random act.😊

[@docbrazen]

Guess someone had a bad run..

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

@@docbrazen ha! Maybe

[@nikoponto6548]

Where is this in CO? What ski resort?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Howelsen Hill in steamboat springs Colorado

[@brianchinoski6413]

how do i ski with you. heading out to Colorado in a week

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Brian. This this season i am booked out unfortunately. Maybe next year?

[@brianchinoski6413]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong maybe ill see you on the mountain at some point.

[@davrr3319]

When are the GOODS are coming again?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Sooooooon. 👍❤ next video probably

[@davrr3319]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong YEEPEEEEEE

[@ericnelson5602]

where is this?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Howelsen hill , steamboat Colorado

[@IMP3TIGO]

Where is this?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Steamboat Colorado. At Howelsen Hill