Any tips? They must have decent boots. Take it slow and easy and try not to wear 'em out too much.
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Any tips? They must have decent boots. Take it slow and easy and try not to wear 'em out too much.
Dr. Scotty recommends drinking early and often.
PM Bushwackerinpa he is the self professed "best instructor in America".
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Not to mention best skier, equipment expert, mtb rider, bike tech, trail builder and I'm sure several other things I missed.
BWinPA is la rawj?Quote:
Originally Posted by FussyDutchman
Creaky Dooshbag claims to be a ski school teacher. Maybe he can help you out with some pointers on how to alienate and insult the new skier.
Depends on where you teach...Quote:
Originally Posted by cmcrawfo
In Vermont we ski either like wood fire grilled pizza or non GMO tallow cooked ff's.
HAHAHAHA!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddy
Expect to spend very little time actually on skis.
Drinking helps. The right amount is tricky, though.
When he was teaching 3-4 year olds my kid figured out that if you explain to them that real skiers get their pants wet all the time it saves you from having to change their underwear when they pee their pants. (He's bumped golf cars, cared for a paralyzed man, been a Squaw pro patroller, and is now a surgery intern. Teaching those little kids was the hardest job he's had. Picking them up off the snow is hard on the back.)
are you planning on committing a few years to being an instructor and climbing the ranks from snot-wiper to privates, or is this just a job for a year or two so you can "ski bum"? ....If it's the latter I wouldn't even consider instructing. get a evening job. never ever work days
Stay away from fat people that & politics in SS.
lots of patience .... and drinking that's good too
magic carpets are awesome .... rope tows suck
teaching skiing is actually very fun, especially if the conditions suck.
Don't let them do anything until they master the wedge wiggle.
Seriously though the hardest thing to correct I see is folks way back seat.
As a job or for friends/family? Age(s)? Can't really answer without this info.Quote:
Originally Posted by HeSaidSheSaid
If you actually love skiing.......don't.
You get to deal with the douchey older instructors who teach their private clients how to do the perfect turn on lame short, skinny/carving skis. Glad I never instructed. I work at nights & only do one lunch/dinner double shift a week. For myself, practically everyday is shred day.
safety meeting and a small flask in your top pocket....lots of patience...at least this is what i have been told to do with my 2 year old this winter
Can't believe your girl is two already!...Quote:
Originally Posted by mtnbiker/boarder
My tip is to carry a pocket full of Hershey kisses. Gets them through everything except compound fractures...
skittles / mm's. wrapped candy sucks on a cold day.
Dumb.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaisingArizona
Sharing something you love with the people you love is a double win.
Pussy... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Canada1
True, but they stay clean all week. Sometimes I pre peel.
Make sure your teaching skis don't have anything "offensive" on the top sheets. (We all know that the nude female form is a testament to the glory of God, but management somehow doesn't see it that way. Bunch of atheists I guess.)
Like the VJJ, I asked an extremely religious gal I know about her new skis and she couldn't even say VJJ she said they were JJ's
teaching skiiing, ski patroling, swinging chairs is what it is ... but it ain't skiing
Agree. Sliding around on some flat sticks in wintertime is fun! Everybody should do it.