Steeps: Balance and Falling for Kids and Advanced Skiers

This video ends with a light bulb success moment as it relates to falling in the steeps. The channel can be supported here www.paypal.com/paypalme/skist...

[@craigjones7954]

Chasing the young guy at Mach 2 into the bumps while filming and carrying your poles in one hand .. you're the best!!

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

Kinda funny to say that to an olympic gold medalist. But yes I concurr. But the absolute best thing about Deb is her attitude. As any skiier knows (assuming they weren’t raised on the mountain), the big challenges are all psychological, not physical. We’ve all had those bad days at the beginning where you get on a run thats a bit too much, you get psyched out, and you fall, over and over. And each time getting up is harder and harder, because it messes with your headspace, it makes you insanely anxious and you start to wonder if Skiing is really worth it or not. Some of us have been with friends who are new to the sport, seeing this happen, feeling guilty that we can’t do more to help. Usually the benefit of an instructor is they can tell you what exactly is going wrong for you, sometimes before you fall. Some are more morally supportive than others. But Deb exudes so much positivity and excitement for what you do, and it’s 100% genuine. If anyone tried to copy her teaching style, they’d sound patronizing and phony. But with Deb you can tell she seems to feel just as stoked watching other people get things as most of us feel when we get things. With Deb around, I can’t imagine ever getting in the wrong headspace while skiing.

[@BobE_Nagesh]

An older adult skier like myself (60 yo), knows that you definitely don't want to 'control things by falling' like kids can do! 😆 I love your teaching Deb. I'm going to be hitting the steeps at Lake Louise this next week (along with skiing with my wife on the greens, as she's just getting started). Your tips help my own skiing but also help me as I teach my wife Nina. So excited! Thanks!

[@mtnmonk2301]

I'm full cert NZSIA and ISIA and have a squillion other skiing qualifications. This lady nails of a lot of stuff. I show her videos to my kids.

[@JayCeeEss1337]

"That was amazing skiing! ... until you fell 😏" Hahaha! This was great. They really did Rock it at the end!

[@yvesbusschot3009]

Hey, I like to watch your videos . Because u are a wonderful teacher. I do not talk about the contend, which is great too. I m talking about your mindset, the tone of voice, your attitude. You inspire confidence by your positive attitude, always congratulating , encouraging, motivating your students. It must be a privilege and a blessing for kids to have lessons with you because you build their self confidence. You build the basements of the house, so strongly that it will never collapse later. It is really impressive . Thank you for sharing .

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you for noticing. Everything you mentioned is important to me. Take care and thanks for the comment

[@suninmoon4601]

So impressed with this video series! Love how you combine controlled fearlessness with enthusiasm, encouraging your young skiers to reflect and to analyze their own performance 👍

[@joem8496]

I enjoyed this myself, and then a few days later, shared with my young boys who also got super energized by it. we just love your spirit, and somehow you are still able to access and relate to that beginner's mindset as well. thank you for sharing these - it's truly something special you are doing.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Joe. So glad you and your family are appreciating the videos

[@ericthelen3942]

Love the ending! Competitive fire still burns. Take that youngsters!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Always. I told them that they will have to earn it to beat me. They are working hard for it. It is great!!

[@DimitriMittens]

Skiing aside, this is helpful to me as a parent. You inspire children to step out of their comfort zone, not push them out of it. If I am pushing, it means I am failing to inspire.

[@cerenademe9433]

"Oh yeah - and she wins again!" The race ANd on the message! Great message - thank you! As a 'forever blue run' person, I feel like I'm just starting to learn how to regain my balance while moving when I get thrown off, instead of stopping or slowing to a crawl. It's a great feeling when it all works!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Glad you liked the video!!!! Where do you ski? May I select part of your message as a testimonial? Have a great season!!!

[@silence_n1]

The best ski teaching videos i've found on the internet, thank you so much Deb your videos are so helpful

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

GREAT!!!!! thanks. Spread the word😉

[@jmedaugh]

This is exactly right - when you get to the harder terrain, steeper slopes and more variable conditions (backcountry for example) you get knocked around a little bit on every single turn. Rhythm and balance is the key to solving all that. Also these kids are excellent, excellent skiers.

[@BrennenL]

Both of the boy's jumps right into the moguls determination was awesome to see!

[@justann7663]

I'm so addicted to these videos. Watching you teach is pure joy! ❤️

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@4greenwave]

I have a feeling I'll see these kids at the Olympics in a few years. nice tree runs.

[@TriCO1975]

Best line ever! When skiing steeps, you just have to have a lack of judgement...

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Just love this run through the trees! The boys are flying!

[@kyledavies4421]

I love your enthusiasm when growth happens!! Such a great teaching method!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you!!!! I agree, love those light bulb moments

[@jimgooch3704]

No judgment -- no negative self talk! Perhaps THE prerequisite for learning to ski, or learning to ski better. This is an adventure. Just go!

[@jordangaeth]

That's amazing! Great lesson and kids racing against a legend...what a great day for those kids!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

It was a great day!!!!

[@shunqinature]

A great lesson! Love the words and philosophy that go beyond specific techniques and body movements. And the kids illustrated them so well.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you!! really happy you enjoy the video. Have a great season!

[@debbielombard5132]

The takeaway I got from your Patreon lesson earlier this month with Doug and Jennifer and myself was to challenge ourselves when we get off balance or lose our line. I've accepted that challenge and stopped allowing myself to stop to "pull myself together." I've only been out four times since that lesson, but the mindset shift has been incredibly beneficial. Self-talk, foot to foot, knees to skis, tickle the snowman, and now don't pull an Archie. Those kids are rock stars!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Hi Debbie. Nlets chat soon!!!!!! Message me how things are going

[@zxcvzxcvzxvzcvzxcv]

nice video and a good lesson, those kids are amazing. a couple months ago I was explaining to a friend that she should never face plant, whatever happens. a couple days later one of my skis detached in deep snow, I tried to balance it out on one ski but ofcourse failed and faceplanted so bad that I had snow under my goggles haha. unfortunately I hurt my shoulder and a thumb a bit during the fall, tendon injuries, not too bad, it's still not 100% recovered, but almost good now. what I think is important even if you fall badly, is to face your fear in order to overcome it. I went to the same spot where I had fallen two weeks after that and I have to say I was worried. I took it slowly and focused and all have been fine since then. this winter has been amazing :)

[@mantiskf2003]

"The joy and thrill" comes through in your infectious coaching energy.

[@mantiskf2003]

and aren't these gorgeous kids, with a great interrelationship to each other

[@seaskiguy]

"And she wins again." LOL! That was awesome. Yeah, love the idea that getting out of balance is a thrill. If I lose balance I usually just do, well, anything! Just keep moving. I might throw everything down the hill, make a turn, plant a pole, whatever. I just like to keep moving. It's such a strong feeling to get it back - "I got this!"

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

LOVE it!!!!

[@paulm3969]

You'd have to be the greatest Ski teacher of all time, thanks for all these videos, absolutely amazing.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you

[@andrenunley7267]

Love you videos Deb. I’ll be in Breck soon and you’ll be playing on a loop in my head.

[@TheSnifmister]

That was great I noticed they used the high points to turn on.

[@josephgdraper]

Thanks Deb! Love the dialog and outcome of NAM!

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

Great video. I find the first turn in challenging terrain is always the most difficult/ important because it sets your sequence of turns. I think that skiers who are developing their skills in the type of terrain you ski in this video need to be able to practice reading the terrain and be light on their skis to adapt, adjust and go,with the flow. It’s like white water kayaking on skis. Trail riding mountain bikes is also great dry land training.

[@sheenaoman238]

Fabulous teaching style and great analogy.

[@coolragazzo94]

5:27 - the inner olympian makes an appearance. great ending!

[@AlvarHugosson]

As always, amazing stuff! I concur with all the comments on your absolute wonderful way to deal with these young athletes. Not to talk about you with the camera following along. You have been such an inspiration for me the last year trying to teach ski stuff to kids here in Japan. Thank you for being so inspiring.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you Alvar. I hope you have a wonderful season this year. Do you still teach? where do you ski? do you mind if I use some of your words in a testimonial?

[@KmmBev]

The snow looks fabulous! Deb you're a great teacher.

[@nycskiped]

I'm about a month away from a full month in Colorado. Since 2015 my day totals have dropped from 30 + to 5 or so, to the lockdown. Last April, I managed to make it out to Utah for a few days to find out if I could still ride the proverbial bicycle. Fortunately for me, the combination of frozen corduroy and a pair of GS skis made me feel right at home. I heard myself saying slow down outhouse a few times but on this trip I will hear you in my head. NAM indeed!

[@fl4650]

Great advice and loved seeing them stop that jump afterwards! Amazing.

[@darhmakarma4838]

You’re amazing, pointing all the little details that make a huge difference. 😃

[@BobE_Nagesh]

Fun. I knew he was toast near the end! 😊

[@hophmanbg]

Beautiful session!

[@MCR1565]

Excellent commentary as usual! Thanks deb!💖💖💖

[@ntran2012]

The kids make it look easy. They are good!

[@henryschumacher4047]

Great stuff!! nice to see some great skiing on a beautiful day, I am sure they will get better in the future. Nice to get out there Debi and enjoy it, looking forward to next season and have fun. 👍👓🎿

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Yes, Henry. I am already looking forward to next season. take good care!

[@mauricioguardia894]

1:35 'Wilson! that was amazing skiiiiiing!!! 'till you fell (...)'' ~ Hahahaha ~ Thank you Deb, another great video! (great resolution by the way).

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Glad you like!!!! it was a fun day

[@ehthrough]

"bye-bye". Haha, I love it!

[@christophercolby2202]

Love your video. The boys are improving leaps and bounds !!

[@tinyskier6250]

excellent video again ...and some important advice.

[@micklogg5377]

You kids are so lucky to have debs keep em coming debs

[@Chuckbrown420]

Alway aspire to get nuggets to use in my lessons. Although tree lines aren’t found much here in Minnesnowta. Thanks Deb for our videos. They are my mainstay!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

I am glad!!!!!!! Thank you

[@vincentng4650]

Super video! I applauded for $10.00 👏👏👏

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thank you so much for supporting this video and this channel. The support will go directly to the production of future videos. Thanks so much Vincent! Where do you ski?

[@vincentng4650]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong great video teaching these kids. My friend and I like your teaching a lot, especially with the kids. Too bad you are not in the northeast. We would ask you to teach our kids!!!! The ski season in Massachusetts has ended now. I have learned so much from watching your videos. From someone(47 yrs old)who barely could do green slope in the beginning of the season to now, I could do black, even starting to do short turn!! I learn so much fundamental techniques from you. I will try to do mogul & go through the ski instructor training next season. Thank you very much!

[@stevedoe1630]

I don’t think of it so much as “continuous movement”, but more of “perpetually dynamic”. In skiing, I think there’s more control in being perpetually dynamic. Example: Rounded ‘C’ turns are more dynamic and controlling, rather than a quick pivot with a long traverse. The beginner / intermediate may be afraid of the acceleration forces, but these forces are to be savored while still having better control of velocity.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

I like it

[@melissalund6198]

Amazing video as always....once a racer always a racer!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Melissa!!!!!! Glad you like. Have a great winter!

[@whitebeltforlife5271]

Awesome Video

[@wjames2000]

Great, fun video!

[@MikeP-we2ve]

Nice! What a great lesson!

[@Kenmcfarland001]

Unbelievably good. ❤

[@vincentng4650]

Hi, Deb, great video teaching these kids. My friend and I like your teaching a lot, especially with the kids. Too bad you are not in the northeast. We would ask you to teach our kids!!!! The ski season in Massachusetts has ended now. I have learned so much from watching your videos. From someone(47 yrs old)who barely could do green slope in the beginning of the season to now, I could do black, even starting to do short turn!! I learn so much fundamental techniques from you. I will try to do mogul & go through the ski instructor training next season. Thank you very much!

[@shaka2012]

hahahahahahahaa love the last part, such a competitor from your part Deb hahahahahaha love the video

[@spencz-]

These kids don't know how lucky they are.

[@billgfc]

Excellent!!!

[@lt9303]

that run looks like an absolute blast

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

it is!!!!!

[@blameitonben]

Have you ever made a video about tree skiing, and how to progress on that? I rip fine down open runs but get kinda nervous in the trees.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

check this one out, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXvWiHljgM6Xq6c and this one, kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2K0g5SsrJWUkJo. hope this helps a bit. Take care

[@michaelhernandez7124]

Really like the video love the information.. keep up the good work.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Michael!!!

[@felisaaero]

These boys are amazing! Good lesson for everyone!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Glad you liked the video!!!

[@robbieevans6536]

Drill sergeant...Love it....Point um.

[@weirdbeard1980]

Wilson should ask Santa for a pair all mountain skis 😄

[@mantiskf2003]

4'19" - 4'40" moments that coaches live for

[@kylemchale7826]

Hi Deb! I love the content. I have been snowboarding for over 10 years now. I would love to transition to skiing. I’m searching for skis currently but do not know where to start. If you could give some advice that would be helpful. I’m an east coast rider who is 5 foot 11 inches tall and 255 lbs. I’m athletic at this weight. I lift weights, run, jump rope, and stretch every day. Hopefully that is enough information to help me with a set of skis I should be looking at. Keep it coming with the amazing content. Ride on!

[@derekgibbons2261]

Wow - you give those kids all they need

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Thanks Derek!!!

[@clairdelune76]

whatta life Deb!

[@ziggymatuszewski2803]

Debi, these kids are goood :))).Guess what, thanks to a great teacher :)))

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

HA, love that. Thank you

[@xinl154]

Binge learning here!❤️

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love it!!

[@zhonglin5985]

Thanks!

[@Kyle_w]

SO INSPIRING!!

[@thomastheys6681]

Hey Deb I received a message from you on one of the platforms wanting to know where I have skied or where I do ski? My home base in the original was mammoth mountain in California. Started skiing there in 1966. My life in the ski industry has been very complicated but it has taken me to every ski area almost in the world that has hosted World Cup ski racing. After almost 40 years on the race trail I would love to sit down with you and give you an interview and talk about the benefits of being involved with ski racing starting at the club level right on up to the top the Olympics in the world championships which have been my grounds for the past 15 years. Thomyt

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

How do we get that don'eThomyT?

[@milomirkrunic5971]

BRAVO!

[@joanmikasha-alexander8771]

Saw your mt hood pic. Great..I was practicing your early drills and doing well...facing fears id always had when I had a stupid accident being impatient. Skiing on one foot. With people I was helping to learn the mtn when 20 feet in my ski was in the binding resulting in a very uncontrolled twisting turn on an almost flat....fx shouldet.....working hard 5 months later getting strength and prprioception back...I am an advanced skier....rarely fell....how ironic when im facing fears that held me back from enjoying it all more when this happened...I need some help to get back on the skiis.....any videos you could do with tips would be great.....crazy...ill be ok just want to have my training plan cover all the bases...mind body and spirit. I love your holistic approach to life its not just about the skiing...your father. Oven outside he made making bread your animals...you are real......Joanie

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

How are you doing Joanie. Have you recovered from your injury? how is your confidence? Have you seen this video that I did on fear? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4W0aoGFedp2ga8 Good luck this season!!!!!

[@joanmikasha-alexander8771]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong hi Deb. You are so sweet..yes i did...im totally recovered and now building up squats and lunges .started to run on the treadmill yesterday which ive never done..felt good. Fear went away after i did a visualization i saw on line but lol cant remember the person.they work with athletes...ordered my CARV yesterday. An instructor friend contacted me a month ago and told me he would work with me even before the mtn's lesdon stsrt which is in December...I am very grateful...connected with another woman skier and will continue to build up my ski buddy list....I am afraid of falling now cause of the moderate osteoporosis but believe my bones are healing with treatment..u look fwd to enjoying everything about my ski life..and sharing it with others...and look fwd to the world cup here at Killington before Thanksgiving and to travel again to ski.....ive come such a long way with my skiing..my Dad must be so proud in heaven...I can see him smiling . Soon i will hike where he raced as a kid....he would love to see his daughter,my son and his 2 little ones skiing...ill pay half of 2 months of ski lessons for each of them this year ....and of course some privates with my friend....im so grateful for this full life full of adventures with everyone i meet , will meet and your caring support....I know Kinley will put me through my paces.....I cant thank you enough...im shocked you keep checking on me...will u be at the world cup here? ? If so i definitely want to meet u in person... God bless you and your family....what mtn are u at?

[@yZstarAk1979]

Damn boys n girls: No Archie Move": hope i can keep that and use it. Breaking down barriers.Good instructor.Like her style. She must be Famous. .

[@ursinidaho]

Nice!!

[@thomastheys6681]

No Archie moves I love it. Thomyt

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Glad you like ThomyT!!!

[@laser225]

Lol racing the kids with a camera. I know you use to race but kids know no fear 😂. That kid will end up beating you. I am a little jealous that you still have so much good snow. My ski season ended here in southern New England because I got tired I'd the Masked potatoes and dodging all the bare spots.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

I want that kid to beat me!!! Then my job is complete. take good care. Thanks for the comment

[@raulmorales5888]

So much fun.....!!!!

[@WhiteWizard44]

OK, at 0:47 "you need to have a lack of judgement". Note Deb follows this with "you can't beat yourself up" so it means you cannot judge mistakes too harshly. Although some skiers DO excel in advanced skiing with a total lack of judgement, at least for awhile anyway...😐

[@tonygaetano3211]

Hello Deb, great video again. I'm 6 foot 1 and weigh 230 lbs. recently at Mammoth Lakes i got the chance to ski pow. First time, and i could not keep my balance on a Blue/Black run and fell 3x ( Downhill Run off of lift 16) . What is your best advice to skiers of that size? Can you recommend a video? Thank you

[@genevievegravel166]

Thanks so much for this video. I am def guilt of some Archie moves. ;-) Now I know what to look for (in myself).

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Love it

[@m3d642]

i want you to teach me in person deb!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

That would be very fun but there is only one of me and my schedule is crazed!!! I offer very few new private lessons in Steamboat. I do offer and have had very good luck with virtual private sessions. This is a link to my Patreon page to sign up for the VIP membership. You can sign up for one month only or consecutive months. I will be ending the $19 option so please do not sign up for that one. Anyway, this is the best option to get a private lesson from me in the future. I will book on snow private lessons with my Patreon members. I hope this answers your question. Take good care!!! And maybe I will see you on Patreon. It is a very personal and fun avenue to chat skiing together. www.patreon.com/DebArmstrong?fan_landing=true

[@joanmikasha-alexander8771]

Any books or program you can recommend to coe with fear post ski injury

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Hi Joan. I want to get back to you. I am crazed at the moment. At a family reunion. Will you please reach out again early next week? Take care

[@elainenilsson5472]

You didn't jump over the rock, lol. Loved this video. There were some pretty gnarly terrain. Kudos to those boys for NAM. Question though: I have seen, heard a ton of instruction and at no time do instructors ever emphasize the importance of core strength when it comes to balance. Do the instructors forget because they have been strong for so long that they forget it? For me I found it to make the difference between being able to regain balance and not.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Core is huge!!!!!! If I talked to these kids about core they would go cross-eyed. I got more from relating things to Archie in this case.

[@cliang001]

Took a trip out to Steamboat and I was constantly trying to look for you just so I can say hi :(

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Sorry I missed you!!!!

[@ski3435]

"At any given moment we should be able to jump over a stump" I'm sure she meant well, but that just came out so wrong!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

HA!!!

[@johnmac9472]

wishing i was 8 years old!!!

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

HA, NICE

[@Linkx16]

Hi Deb Armstrong I''m getting an epic pass for next season, how can I arrange some lessons from you for the coming season?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

I offer very few new private lessons in Steamboat. My schedule is sooooo booked. I do offer, and have had very good luck, with virtual private sessions. This is a link to my Patreon page to sign up for the VIP membership. You can sign up for one month only or consecutive months. I will be ending the $19 option so please do not sign up for that one. Anyway, this is the best option to get a private lesson from me in the future. I will book on snow private lessons with my Patreon members. I hope this answers your question. Take good care and maybe I will meet you on Patreon. Really, it has been a lot of fun with these virtual livestream sessions with individuals. www.patreon.com/DebArmstrong?fan_landing=true

[@Linkx16]

​@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Sounds good I'll save up to sign up for that for the coming season.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

@@Linkx16 that would be fantastic. We will have a great time based on how it has gone so far😊😊

[@gogglebro9421]

Deb, I need a knee surgeon who will help me keep skiing and teaching. Dr. Richard Steadman retired. Can you tell me the surgeon that the pros are going to now? Thank you. / Marshall

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Hi Marshall, have you found a doctor for your surgery? I really don't have a recommendation for you. I am sorry. I hope you are able to keep skiing!!! Keep me posted.

[@gogglebro9421]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Deb, I appreciate your responding none the less. I did find a surgeon locally. However, my regular orthopedist suggested and gave me 3 injections of platelet rich plasma a few weeks ago. (He's the doctor for the USA Soccer team so he knows about knees.) I'm better so far and will teach this ski season and see how it goes, though I know I'll have some limitations (besides being 72 years old). Happily, my son who's been weekend patrolling for Big Bear Resorts, was hired to teach in Mammoth, so it will be a father son gig now.

[@gogglebro9421]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Hope your doing well. Will you be teaching the kiddos at Steamboat? A women's camp at TSV? I know you're putting great content up on you tube and always looking for new adventures. // Marshall

[@TimTheMusicMan]

haha, interesting lesson..

[@normalizedaudio2481]

When you stop, you can fall into a tree well. The motion is still going and it can take you over.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Tell me more😊 what is your point as it relates to this video.

[@normalizedaudio2481]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Managing the risk by stopping and/or falling, can make other things go wrong. Even with managed falls in tight trees, I have lost stuff out of my pockets. Steady pace can win the game.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

@@normalizedaudio2481 Are you understanding that I am teaching NOT to fall to control speed. In fact that is the opposite here. I see it at times that people fall to stop or people just fall because they have lost balance. For the advanced skier I am proposing that they have more tenacity, more grit, more resolve to not fall. To embrace the moment that one becomes out of balance, to work through it and regain balance while in motion. That is the point here. Sure, there are times when legit falls happen. There are also other times when falls could have not occurred. These are the falls that I am talking about for the purposes of this video. Just as the kids ended this video, without falling after falling just the run prior. anyway, just thoughts

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

@@normalizedaudio2481 injuat edited my comment. Wondering if yiu watched the video. That may clear up understanding. Take care

[@normalizedaudio2481]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong Thanks Deb ; )

[@redjetsen1002]

you get more room between the bumps when you are on 110cm skis

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

I like to turn😉

[@redjetsen1002]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong I know, just teasin'. Kids rip just sayin those bumps look bigger to them.

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

@@redjetsen1002 ya. Good point

[@redjetsen1002]

@@DebArmstrongSkiStrong do you ever get back to Garfield or Alpental?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

@@redjetsen1002 not too often. Both are in my core, in my heart. I would love to get back to Alpental this season. We will see.

[@mrsmartypants_1]

Ha ha ha ha. Deb wins. You know how to instruct and motivate those boys. Do you tend to use different motivational techniques when teaching girls? If you have a group of highly motivated, competitive boys and a group of equally motivated competitive girls are instructional techniques the same?

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

The same. A girl is in this video. The second skier i think. She didn't have the falling issues however. As the video focused more on falling she didn't make the cut. But I coach her the same way. She is 10.

[@Chuckbrown420]

Super video! I applauded for $10.00 👏👏👏

[@DebArmstrongSkiStrong]

Now that is GREAT!!!!! Thank you very much. That goes directly into more video production. Thanks for the support!