Table of Contents

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.

About the Author

Ron LeMaster has spent more than 25 years as a ski instructor and race coach. Currently an instructor, trainer and lecturer at the Vail/Beaver Creek Ski School, he has also taught at the Aspen Ski School and coached with the Aspen Ski Club and the University of Colorado. Certified and accredited by the Professional Ski Instructors of America, LeMaster has spent much of the past six years lecturing at ski schools in the Colorado Rockies on the topic of ski technique and biomechanics. A frequent contributor to skiing magazines, he coauthored a 16-page article on ski technique for Snow Country's best-selling issue. He has also written technical literature for the Professional Ski Instructors of America.

Reviews

"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