Ski Instruction vs Free Ski Coach

I am coaching the Red Mountain Freeski Academy this year. In this video clip I explain the subtle differences between a ski Instructing approach to skill development vs a coaching approach. It was a bit of a transition for me but I think I'm there.

More snow?!? *sigh* Alright...

Hey everyone, Brent Hahn here. Well, more snow here in Rossland. The works crew has broken out the heavy machinery for snow removal, which I think is a good sign. The caption on the van window reads 'YAY WINTER', but the snow is just too light and fluffy for properly writing in... aww shucks!! More winter fun updates to come.

Early Season Skiing, Lake Louise

I was in Lake Louise earlier this week for CSIA Course Conductor training. Beautifully cold, see photo, it was a one run at a time day. On the plus side, the crowds were down.

Winter in Banff

I am in Banff today for NONSTOP Lead Instructor training. Below is Jens Mende, Lead Instructor from the Fernie Program and Anna Steckle, Lead Instructor from the Banff Program, on Banff avenue. The NONSTOP Lead Instructors meet every year at this time to prepare for the training of the NONSTOP pros, which is happening this week for the Banff crew. The NONSTOP instructional team has a lot of depth to it this winter.

Winter has arrived in Banff, all is white and it was exhilerating to get back into winter driving.

Snow in Rossland-it Counts

We did receive our first snowfall last night, nice to see it but i don't think it will actually stay around at town level anyway.

Snowing!!!

I started snowing about 2 hours ago, and this one looks like it will stick. I will post photos in the morning. YEEEHAW!!!!!

Snow at Cookie Jar Cabin

We went for a walk in the snow on Sunday to the Cookie Jar cabin on the Nancy Greene pass, just out of Rossland. It was pouring rain in Rossland and we hoped to get out of it into more inspirational snow. We did get to the snowline-just. It snowed the entire time we were there, heavy wet stuff. I guess that these photos were taken at the same elevation as mid Granite Mountain.

Welcome Back to the Canadian Ski Quest Blog

My Friend Paul Egan suggested I get back into the blog, so here it is Paul-an update on what is happening in and around Red Mountain and Rossland for the 2011 Season.My main focus this fall has been training for the Red Mountain Freeski Academy. The above photo was taken on Sunday (Oct 31) and is of Jay Maloney, on the first rail of the season. We drove up to the Nancy Greene Summit, with the rail to get in some early season sliding.

We are running 2-3 times per week. This shot was taken last Tuesday, our goal was to run from the High School to the snowline. It was easier than we thought, this was well below the bottom of Sally's Alley. Winter is close!
The Ski Academy, Hiking Old Glory, in September!