Situational Teaching

The conditions at Ski Salmo today were probably the most challenging I have ever had to deal with on a CSIA course.  The new snow we had on Day One melted slightly yesterday and then froze solid last night.  Because it was so warm the groomer could not get out, so today we had snow that was once wet and tracked up freeze solid, tracks and all.

We made the most of it, and worked out how we would teach in a situation like this.  There were quite a few actual beginers skiing, we got in there and offered our instructional help.  It is a new concept I have come up with: "Reality CSIA Course Conducting".

The good news is that it is dumping snow right now, heavily.  I am guessing there is 20 cm on the ground, it started about three hours ago and it is still going strong.  It should be a great Red Mountain and Salmo ski day tomorrow.