Chapter 1. Skiing Mechanics; Chapter 2. Skis, Snow and Motion Control; Chapter 3. Turn Anatomy 101; Chapter 4. Alignment and Stance; Chapter 5. Fore and Aft; Chapter 6. Up and Down; Chapter 7. Turning the Skis; Chapter 8. Edge Control; Chapter 9. Lateral Balance; Chapter 10. Boots; Chapter 11. Ice; Chapter 12. Moguls; Chapter 13. Powder, Crud and Slush; Chapter 14. Steeps.
Ron LeMaster spent more than 30 years as a ski instructor and race coach. Certified and accredited by the Professional Ski Instructors of America, LeMaster was a technical advisor to the U.S. ski team and Vail Ski School, and he lectured frequently about technique and biomechanics to ski schools and teams around North America, South America, and Europe.
A regular contributor to skiing magazines, LeMaster had also written technical guides for the Professional Ski Instructors of America. He had degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science.
LeMaster passed away in November 2021.
“I have been teaching, training, and coaching for over 20 years.
Ron LeMaster's insights in Ultimate Skiing have helped create
better experiences for everyone I work with on the slopes.”
Katie Fry
Managing Director, Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen and
Snowmass
PSIA and AASI National Education Teams Manager
"Ultimate Skiing explains how to ski smoothly, strongly, and
confidently. Through Ron LeMaster's insights from analyzing and
coaching the best skiers in the world, you will improve your skills
for better days out on the hill."
Daron Rahlves
Hahnenkamm Champion, World Champion, Olympian, 12-Time World Cup
Winner, XGames Champion
"Ultimate Skiing provides the definitive description of the inner
workings of ski technique and performance. Ron LeMaster's expert
instruction, complete with tools and drills to assess and adapt ski
technique, is your ticket to skiing like the professionals."
Dee Byrne
Vail Snowsports School Director
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