There are countless books written on the subject of snowcraft and off piste safety along with numerous amounts of training, all readily available. But sometimes even experts and experienced off piste skiers get caught out in off piste incidents. With so much information and training readily available how can this happen? In answer to this...Read More
Where’s Your Focus? Phil Smith, Director of Snoworks Ski Courses talks about the importance of focus. “The future is a mystery, the past is history, now is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present” A great quote and one that I constantly use when teaching all-mountain skiing. Focus, or more commonly known as concentration,...Read More
Phil Smith, Director of Snoworks Ski Courses gives his top 10 reasons why the St Anton Backcountry Course remains the most popular course in the whole of the Snoworks programme. Known as ‘The Cradle of Alpine Skiing’. It’s said to be the birthplace of skiing and for those who frequent St Anton it’s high on...Read More
Phil Smith, director of Snoworks Ski Courses in a series of articles for InTheSnow talks about Freeriding. In the third article Phil talks about being safe. FREERIDING – BE SMART, BE SAFE Our third on the series of Freeriding tips and the most important safety. COMETH THE ICEMAN Top Gun film enthusiasts will remember fondly...Read More
Phil Smith, director of Snoworks Ski Courses in a series of articles for InTheSnow talks about Freeriding. In this first article ‘First Steps To Freeriding’. You’ve seen it on the films and everyone’s talking about it and wanting to do it – Freeride. What exactly is it and what do you need to be able...Read More
In the days of instant news everyone is aware of any off piste incident in the Alps within a few hours. Our thoughts always go out to the people, their families and friends that have been involved in any of these events. Any news no doubt creates some apprehension for anyone that is planning some...Read More
