Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Anniversary Edition

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ProViewCANADIAN SKI INSTRUCTORS' ALLIANCE British Columbia Region 2012-2013 Season contents CSIA BC COURSES & EVENTS Winter 2012-2013 Season Ken's Kickass Level 1 Ski Camp 2 CSIA BC Region AGM Notice Of Meeting & Proxy Vote Form 16 WHISTLER OPENING DAY & CSIA 75th Anniversary Invite 17 Northern Festival 18 City Lights Special 19 WOMEN ONLY WORKSHOP 29 Professional Development Days – PDP Schedule 20 Level 1 Course Conductors' Training – CCT Schedule 22

REPORT from The CHAIR 17 by Josh Foster 9

it’s here INDUSTRY News 26 CSIA Alumni 4 Never Ever Days 6 Back Country Adventures 8

FEATURED RESORTS MOUNT SEYMOUR by Jonathan Mosley 23 KICKING HORSE by Esta Evans 24 CELEBRATE TRAINING – Physical Fitness 75 YEARS of CSIA this STRETCHING OUT - by Majorie Lauzon 10 SEASON RECOVERY by Carl Petersen 12 at a resort TRAINING – Technical near you! 23 Look under BOOT FITTING by Erin Keam 26 EVENTS online INSPIRATION by Kim Fournel 28 www.snowprobc.com TRAINING – Psychological Fitness for updates to our EVENTS listings in this publication SETTING GOALS by Heidi Malo 30 12 DEEP THOUGHTS by Dr KEN RUN THROUGH, NOT TO... 32

TRAINING – Teaching THE ART OF WAR Ralph Forsyth 33 CHAIRMAN of the BARRED by Ken Chaddock 34

EVENTS in Review AGM and Ignition Days Whistler 2011 35 Northern Festival January 2012 36 Women Only Workshop January 2012 38

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WHY AlumniNOW

The Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance will be celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2013. Over the past 74 years we have certified thousands of aspiring ski instructors, currently have a good working relationship with the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation and were directly involved in the formative years of both the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors and the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors. By some estimates, we have had a hand, either directly or indirectly, in certifying 300,000 to 400,000 instructors. Where are they now? Some, of course, have passed Let’s all seek out our old friends and comrades and find out N E W S

INDUSTRY away. Some were in the ski industry and went on to other where they are, arrange to meet, ski, talk, have a few laughs professions. Some have stayed in the industry to become and keep the spirit going! Our aim for the near future is to managers, owners, instructors or part time instructors in amass a contact list of anyone and everyone we can reach their retirement. out to. We have had some success at Silver Star Mountain with weekly meetings and ski sessions and a lot of fun. We want to reach out to all instructors that have gone through our certification system, whether they are active See the CSIA Alumni Facebook page: members or not and keep them in touch and engaged. There http://www.facebook.com/pages/CSIA- will be many celebrations throughout next year, some small Alumni/212958878777469 and some large, celebrating 75 years of success both on our and look out for the Web Page in the future. national level and on the world stage. Norm Crerar

Alumni at Silver Star - FRIDAY MARCH 9, 2012

Back row, left to right: Front row, left to right: Bob Moore, John Gillies, Eastern program Director Norman Kreutz, Director of Snow Sports Silver Star Mountain Emmet Weatherhead, Dennis Hunkin Warren Jobbitt, Western program Director Otto Kamstra, Chair CSIA National Committee George Young, Jas Cline, Glenn Wurtele Charles Icline, Martin Olson Elaine Arnot, Pat Mandle, Sandy Cook, Tony Mandle Norm Crerar, Strider Dog

4 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 from THE CHAIR Josh | FOSTER

I’m excited! It’s getting to be about that time again when I scrape off the storage wax and buff the skis up for another season. It’s always mentors who encouraged me and offered with enormous anticipation that I think of opening day, it’s my favourite guidance to challenge and motivate me. You probably have a couple of those in day of the year – to me it’s even bigger than Christmas Day seemed your experience too. I smile and chuckle when I was much younger. when I think of the “partners in crime” To add to the anticipation this is a very, The Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance with whom I’ve worked, trained, and spent very special year – it’s our 75th birthday! has been a huge part of my life. Being a countless chairlift rides, laughing. So member has allowed me to create a career many great moments that stick with me, As I write, I’m sitting on a plane from that I absolutely love. It’s contributed to a were made possible by my being involved Montreal to Vancouver, heading home lifestyle that most of my childhood friends in this organization. I know you definitely from a couple of days of very productive are jealous of – who wouldn’t be jealous of have some of those moments too. meetings with all of the country’s Regional someone who’s work boots are ski boots? Chairs, National Board Representatives So join us on November 30th and and National Office Staff. A talented group I believe, most importantly, that being a December 1st as we celebrate the CSIA’s of people and it's a real privilege to be a part of the CSIA has put me in touch with 75th Birthday at Whistler Blackcomb with part of it. Every last person is passionate, some of the most wonderful and inspiring our AGM and Ignition Day and relive those enthusiastic and dedicated in their people in the world! experiences as well as start some new commitment to our organization. I found ones. Details are in the following pages. To me that’s it. That’s the best part about myself thinking and reflecting and to be It’s going to be a great event where you our organization – the people involved in honest, feeling a little nostalgic. can reconnect with the people who have it and the people that you meet through been a part of your CSIA experience and I thought about my first year teaching it. That Montreal meeting room full of more than likely meet some new people skiing when the CSIA was 50 that year, and the people who you voted in to represent that share your passion for skiing. I remembered so many really great times your region are just the start, and they’re along the way. Perhaps I’m just sappy and great examples of what a CSIA member is: To paraphrase one of the great people that sentimental, or it could be the smoke meat Dedicated to the sport and the organization I’ve met through this organization, “let’s sandwiches (an absolute requirement that they love. When I think back to make this the best season ever”! when in Montreal)… either way, I get a little some of the most important and impactful See you on the snow, choked up when I think about this stuff. moments of my skiing career I recall the Josh

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‘Never Ever Days’ (NED) is a program designed to promote the sport of skiing and snowboarding. The primary purpose is to increase the participation numbers in the Ski & Snowboard industry. Through this promotion, Whistler Blackcomb’s goal for the 2011/12 season was to expose 600 individuals to skiing or snowboarding for the very first time.T he ‘Never Ever Days’ program is an all-inclusive, FREE day on the mountain. Lift ticket, Max4 Lesson & Rental gear as well as morning greeting (muffins & coffee) and après with the instructor were all included for every guest.

Why should we care? Just read the article titled ‘Running to Stand Still: Total Results: The total number of participants Why Growing the Sport Matters Now More that purchased at least one of these products than Ever’ released by the Canadian Ski Council, was 83 (21% retention rate slightly above the November 2011. Not exactly a ‘feel-good-happy- 18.4% current national beginner conversion read’ if you are a ski or snowboard instructor. rate) Note: both of these products resulted in an additional 2-day commitment to skiing or OK. Here are the results from the inaugural NED snowboarding @ WB (Whistler Blackcomb, January 2012): Total sales (rev.) = $12,972

• 600 guests were booked into the Max4 program Note: Revenue generated by retail and food and within 5 days of the promotion launch. beverage sales are not included in the totals nor are • 398 showed up – a 34% attrition rate (This was any additional purchases (lift tickets or EDGE card expected given there was no cost associated with days) outside of the comeback offer. the program and no consequence for ‘no-shows’). Future/Conclusion: ‘the dream…’ • 2633 individual users watched the promotional There are approximately 650 ski areas in North video put together by the WB Marketing & Snow America (Canada/US). If each ski area runs a NED- School team for the program. type program and gets 50 new people ‘hooked’ on • 2,865 visits to the page, 90% of those between our sport, that equals 32,500 potential new skiers Jan 10 – Feb 2, 2012.• PR exposure of WB to the or riders per year. “…a converted beginner who regional market. tried skiing or snowboarding at the age of 20 and • PR exposure of skiing and snowboarding to the participates actively for 40 years can conservatively regional market. be estimated to individually spend over $30,000 on- • There were 2 comeback offers presented to the mountain during the course of their life.” Canadian Ski participants to promote retention: Council - Ski & Snowboard Industry Update - Nov 2011. Offer #1: 2-day lift, lesson & rental package for …You do the math… $149 (representing a 68% discount) PS. If you have any questions regarding this article – 56 people took advantage of this offer (14% or are interested in adopting NED in your area, give retention rate in Snow School) me a shout, I would love to help. Offer #2: 2-day EDGE Card (2 days of lift tickets) for $99 (representing a 43% discount) Bartosz Barczynski – 27 people took advantage of this offer (7% GM Adult Snow School, Whistler Blackcomb retention rate) [email protected] – 21 people took advantage of both offers (4 (604) 905-2278 days skiing or riding)

6 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 The Editor British Columbia

Esta|EVANS trus t ME ... ProView magazine How often do we hear people say this? How often do we say it? Many times, would be my guess. Yet, how often do we hear British Columbia someone specifically say or tell us, 'I trust you'?

The most important thing in a person's high degree of esteem and respect the life is their children. They invest untold clients have for us. As they might with a 2012 amounts of time, energy and money, to bartender (or hairdresser) people often SEASON say nothing of the love and adoration that open up to their ski instructor. Improving 2013 one assumes they have for their progeny. ski technique is only one small aspect of it’s here the service we provide! Recently I got to thinking about how much it must take for someone to give a perfect Uphold all that you promise to be. Respect stranger their child...in possibly the most your clients (and their secrets) and be potentially dangerous of situations, a ski extremely proud to be a member of the lesson, on a massive mountain populated CSIA. You are the future of our great by all kinds of people, some of whom sport. Feel honoured to share this huge could care less about the fear or safety responsibility with members throughout of others. BC and indeed coast to coast in Canada.

And yet... they do it without ever actually YOU”VE EARNED THIS AMAZING STATUS saying, “I trust you”. and HONOUR!

This is amazing to me! I wouldn't ever Speaking of trust, thank you to the consider giving my diamond engagement CSIA BC Board for entrusting me with CELEBRATE and wedding ring to ANYONE for ANY this amazing job of creating and putting 75 YEARS of CSIA amount of time! Yet, I have given my own together this publication. Trust me with this children to instructors who certainly had your photos and articles and I will do my no vested interest in my children other best to see that they do you justice! SEASON than to teach them how to ski and have Thank you to all the contributors for at a resort fun doing it. helping make this the biggest issue yet! near you! This says a lot about the Canadian Ski Our sponsors have taken good care of us Instructors' Alliance which has thrived and so please support them and remember to Look under become the honoured organization that it mention you saw them in the magazine. is today, 75 years old! Take the time to EVENTS online One last thank you goes to my helping read and understand those pages in the hands and eyes: Gerda Koch, Ken www.snowprobc.com Manual which relate to ethics and guest Chaddock, Kim Fournel, Ken Paynter and service and understand how pivotal this for updates to our EVENTS Chuck Prenevost. Sometimes I can't matter of trust is. see the wood for the trees so I apologize listings in this publication We are entrusted with teaching not always for any errors and omissions! only children but adults who have fears, ADVERTISING | EDITORIAL Have a wonderful ski season and For all inquiries please contact: anxieties and difficulties. They put remember, If You're not Living on the [email protected] themselves into our hands, wholeheartedly Edge, You're Taking up Too Much Space! DISCLAIMER: Opinions expressed in certain believing that we will take care of them articles do not necessarily reflect those of CSIA and help them become skiers, or better PUBLISHED by CSIA BC skiers, SAFELY and with INTEGRITY. Publications Mail Agreement Clients sometimes tell us their problems Number 41907024 and their deepest secrets. Much like a Return UNDELIVERABLE COPIES TO: highly skilled psychiatrist, we are trusted Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance, BC with intimate information that reflects the 1003 Condor Place, Squamish, BC V8B 0P4

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Extremely Canadian Backcountry PREPARE TO HAVE YOUR MIND BLOWN WITH Adventures will be based out of A SECRET RECIPE OF STEEP SKIING CLINICS, Whistler Blackcomb, running daily from A DOSE OF BACK COUNTRY TECHNIQUES, December 8th 2012 to April 28, 2013, AWARENESS AND SAFETY subject to conditions, weather, and enrollment numbers. For $199 CAD of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) and recognized internationally as a + tax, you'll will get a full-day taste will share their decision making senior guide/examiner with ACMG of what Whistler's slackcountry has process along the way, without and IFMGA (International Federation on tap. Privates are also available for limiting what you really came for Of Mountain Guides Association), individuals or groups of friends/family, – shred time. Gain techniques and Keith Reid couldn't be more excited offering one on one coaching, travelling tactics to hone your skiing, boost about his role in the new program. at their own pace, and a daily objective your avalanche safety knowledge, “The backcountry terrain and snow geared entirely to your goals. Privates and heighten your awareness in big conditions within spitting distance of pricing from $549 to $659 CAD + tax mountain terrain. Whether it’s your Whistler Blackcomb is world class – I depending on season. first day in the backcountry or you’re can't wait to share it with more skiers a seasoned shredder looking to step it and riders” said Keith, explaining “I'm up, you'll end the day with memorable all about the skiing, and it's pretty descents, better decision-making clear that's Extremely Canadian's skills for future adventures, and a mantra too. The great aspect of thirst for more. this new program will be sharing my experience and decision making SHARING VALUABLE SKILLS process with the clients as we go. True to Extremely Canadian's coaching They'll get the shredding the came reputation, they set their sights as for, plus valuable skills to continue high as they could for the programs improving on future adventures.” lead guide. President of the ACMG

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Ski Season Photo: Don Weixl As a ski professional it is imperative to be physically prepared for the upcoming ski season in order to avoid injuries, and to perform better technically. Working in the field of sport conditioning, phase which should be about 2-4 seconds of your ski season physical conditioning I hear client complaints about tightness long – to stimulate the parasympathetic preparation, such as training your overall and aches due to a lack of joint and soft nervous system responsible for the body to strength, power, speed, agility, balance, tissue mobility. Many who come to me relax and rest. To avoid the neuromuscular core stability and cardiovascular system. for assisted fascial stretching admit to system going on guard and tightening up Calculate 4-8 weeks to begin seeing not paying much attention to stretching after stretching, movement in and out of improvement in each of these fitness on their own. For optimal safety, each position must be smooth and pain components. Finally, your busy lifestyle performance, enjoyment of the sport, free – only a comfortable sensation of will sometimes trick you and force you to and profession longevity, committing to stretching should be felt. skip stretching and that is fine. Just don’t a regular and comprehensive stretching TIMING of your SESSIONS give up on it. program can be very beneficial. In general, there is no limit to how CONTRACT and RELEASE often you can stretch, as long as proper Here is your program: Enjoy! Using a dynamic approach, rather than exercise form is prioritised and that you For the printed ProView we have included the standard stretch and hold method, I have no anatomical or medical condition 3 of a total 16 exercises. have put together a stretching program that would go against stretching – if in Please enjoy the electronic full version of consisting of 16 exercises, to help you doubt consult your doctor before starting STRETCH OUT for SKI SEASON at: mobilise areas that tend to get tight due any exercise program. Be smart with the http://www.kinesiomajo. to the biomechanics of skiing. timing of your stretching sessions. This com/blog/stretch-out-for-ski- Without too much detail, contract and program is ideal for the evening after season/ release stretching techniques, such as skiing, on a day off, or at least a couple of Majorie Lauzon Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) hours before a workout or heading out. If Practicing Kinesiologist (BCAK/CKA) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular your muscles are still sore from a previous Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP) Facilitation (PNF), are based on day on the hill or another physical activity, Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist™ (CFST™) exploiting some physiological responses make sure you perform this program at a Ski Professional (CSIA 4, CSCF 2) of muscle relaxation to enhance the lighter intensity. She offers her kinesiology services to the Sea benefits of the stretch. MAXIMISING the BENEFITS To Sky Corridor, in Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton AIS vs PNF Regular stretching between on-hill time, For more information about Majo’s services, AIS technique requires the opposing using contract and release techniques will including Fascial Release Therapy (a combination muscles to contract prior to the stretch, as also speed up your recovery, so you will of assisted stretching and soft tissue mobilization opposed to PNF technique which requires be stronger for your next powder day or techniques), the targeted muscles to contract prior expert bumps lesson. Do yourself a favour visit www.kinesiomajo.com

to the stretch. Both techniques are used and take at least 20 minutes 4-5 times per References: in physical rehabilitation but are also week to stretch properly. I suggest you do 1. Aaron L. Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching: The Mattes Method, Published by Aaron L. Mattes, 20002. excellent in preventing injury, as they either this entire program or a portion of Ann Frederick & Chris Frederick, Stretch to Win: make you stronger within your full ranges it – making a point of rotating through Flexibility for improved speed, power and agility, Human of motion. In other words, your body will be all areas. Pay attention to potential Kinetics, 2006 more equipped to react safely in surprising asymmetries. When you feel tighter on 3. Ann Frederick & Chris Frederick, Stretch to Win Institute: Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist manual situations and save you from injury. one side executing a particular exercise, (Level 1), Published by Stretch to Win Inc., 2010 favour that side by doing a few more MAXIMISE your SESSION 4. Gilles Cometti, Les limites du stretching pour la repetitions or do an additional set. Keeping in mind the goals of this program, performance sportive. 1ère partie: “Intérêt des étirements avant et après la performance”, Faculté des which is to maintain or increase mobility ... and THAT'S NOT ALL Sciences du Sport – UFR STAPS Dijon, BP27877, 21078 and function, the stretching phases must Remember that to optimise your ability to Dijon Cedex, France

be synchronised with your breathing ski fast and precisely, while staying safe, 5. Andrew Biel, Trail Guide to the Body: Muscles of the rhythm – exhale during the stretching also greatly depends on other aspects Body, Book of Discovery, 2010

10 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 What? Mainly Psoas, Iliacus, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Intercostals & Serratus Anterior

How? Squeezing your bum, lean your hip forward and reach your arm up as far as possible. Keep your arm straight and arch comfortably. To stretch further, rotate your trunk slightly outward while side-bending it toward the opposite side. Return to initial position. Repeat 8-15x until it feels looser. Change sides

What? Mainly Gluteals, Piriformis, Pectineus, Psoas Major, Iliacus, Adductors & Gracilis

How? Bring your knee toward your opposite shoulder then assist the stretching by pulling with your hands. Wiggle gently at different angles. Bring your knee away from your trunk then assist the stretching by pushing away with your hands. Repeat 8-15x until it feels looser. Change sides

What? Mainly Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius & Vastus Medialis

How? Stiffen your trunk muscles and flex your leg (avoid arching). Then assist the stretching by pulling up on the rope. Return to initial position. Repeat 8-15x until it feels looser. Change sides

Photos: esta evans FITNESS physical Part 2 RULES of

RECOVERYby CARL | PETERSEN BPE, BSc (PT) A skiers we all understand the importance of fall fitness to improve winter ski performance. We must always strive to find a balance between the stresses of training and proper recovery. EXCERPT ADAPTED FROM The response to training and the stress it creates World Cup tour or not. As a physical therapists CARL PETERSEN’S BOOK appears to be highly individual with the signs and and fitness coach I see the benefits of balance symptoms varying greatly from person to person. and body awareness exercises first hand. Skiing athletes often neglect using recovery Fatigue associated with hard training impairs techniques unless they are injured therefore balance mechanisms and may cause pain. This effective recovery strategies should be built into combination of fatigue and potential inhibition the training and on-hill skiing schedule due to pain make it imperative to try and reset the balance clock of the joints before being put in THIS IS PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES a potential injury situation. Rules 1 to 6 were covered in the part 1 Fall 2011 issue and included: Many gyms will have some balance equipment Rules 1, 2 & 3. Re-Hydrate, Re-fuel & available. By training on an unstable surface, Recovery Work balance reactions and coordination are trained at Rule 4. Re-Align Your Body a subconscious level, facilitating these reactions Rule 5. Reconnect Your Core to become automatic. This helps prevent injury Rule 6. Regain and Maintain Muscle Length and improve skiing performance. Re-set your balance clock with some drills using wobble Rule 7. Re-set the balance clock boards, foam rolls, rolled towels or the dynamic Balance training is a fundamental component edge. for skiers and should be part of everyone’s daily fitness routine whether destined for the Practical Application – BALANCE TRAINING

BALANCE TRAINING BALANCE TRAINING – Challenge single leg balance BALANCE TRAINING – Ski specific with the dynamic edge with an unstable base like a foam mat or rolled towel. training on an extreme balance board Rule 8. Release the soft tissue There are many well known soft tissue techniques used in treating sports injuries. Utilizing a variety of techniques based on your preference and experience can help promote recovery. Depending on facilities and expertise available the post training soft tissue work can be done either by a professional or by yourself. For example soft tissue techniques can be done on the upper and lower extremities when in the whirlpool. Recent research shows that soft tissue techniques to muscles that have been damaged through exercise appears to be clinically beneficial by reducing inflammation and promoting circulation.

Active trigger points that result from heavy eccentric exercise common to skiing may reduce muscle strength. For years physiotherapists and other health professionals have suggested to patients to use a tennis ball to release sore, tight muscles. Recently, in addition to using a tennis ball, small myofascial release balls are being used to stretch and soften tight muscles. The concept is very simple: Use the ball to “iron out” tight areas. By rolling on the ball along the muscle and at different angles to the muscle, you are trying to “untwist” the myofascial system.

Practical Application – MUSCLE RELEASE

Left: QUADS BALL RELEASE The fascia system responds best when gentle pressure is applied and sustained for two or more minutes. Also a good prone bridge exercise for re-connecting the core

Above: HAMSTRING BALL RELEASE A small ball is good for applying pressure to different muscles.

Rule 9. Reinvigorate with recovery menu Sauna/Cold Plunge Researchers have demonstrated that underwater massaging (using Start with a warm to cool shower for the jets in a spa) following eccentric training (like skiing) helped 3 to 5 minutes and then towel dry. athletes to maintain explosive leg power while doing nothing after Use the sauna for approximately such training resulted in a reduction in leg power. It therefore makes 7 to 10 minutes. Follow this with sense that skiers use a combination techniques to recover faster. By a cold plunge or cold shower for including various water based procedures such as showers (circular, 15 to 30 seconds then rest with pulse, needle), baths of various types including whirlpools, baths, feet up for 5 minutes. This routine fresh and salt waters and temperature variations like steam, sauna, can be repeated on to three times and hot-cold you can promote faster removal of waste products Finish with warm shower for 3 to 5 and may also assist in a general circulatory effect and desensitize minutes. or toughen the athlete. Try one or more of the following recovery Practical Applications – techniques. INVIGORATE & RECOVER Showers: Use them to cleanse pores. Shower promptly after training to clean Above Left: SAUNA the skin and help flush out waste products. Remember the skin is Use a sauna to improve recovery the largest organ in the body. Repeat often - especially on hotter time. days

Hot & Cold (A) Left: HOT & COLD Hot (comfortable) for 2 minutes followed by cold (as possible) for Using ice while in the whirlpool 10 seconds and repeat 6 to 10 times. makes it easy to get a good hot/cold Hot & Cold (B) combination Cold (as able to stand) for 1 minute followed by hot (as comfortable) for 30 seconds repeat 8 to 10 times.

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WHIRLPOOL STRETCHES Use the heat of the whirlpool to warm-up your muscles and massage them before stretching them out

Rules 10. Relaxation controlled breathing, yoga, stretching or imagery. Emotional Relaxation exercises to assist in relaxing the mind as well as the recovery techniques can include listening to music, videos and body and decrease stress related fight or flight chemicals. They will thought control. also assist in acute and chronic stress management. It allows you Rule 11. Rest (passive) to recharge the batteries or refill the tank and helps you regain your Rest is one of the most important principles of training. The body physical and mental strength to train or work at a high level. requires a certain period of time in order to recover from fatigue To get the best results in relaxation try a different combinations of or stress, especially fatigue that is built up slowly over a period of techniques, and see what works for you. time.

There are many different ways to relax and everybody has individual Sleep is probably the best form of rest to aid recovery. Lack of sleep preferences. It is best to combine a couple of the favorite relaxation may interfere with glucose metabolism, which muscles depend techniques and get into a personal routine. Relaxation techniques upon for recovery and the brain needs to function. Lack of sleep can include progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, also contribute to injuries. Your muscles need the rest and recovery

14 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 time during sleep to rebuild the tissue stressed during a workout.

Lack of sleep can overwhelm your body’s ability to adapt, increasing the potential for injury. Lack of sleep can also make you prone to illness because the added stress depletes the immune system. It is estimated that those who get less than six hours sleep have 50 percent less immunity protection than those who get eight hours sleep.

Practical Application To ensure a good nights sleep minimize caffeine in the late afternoon and avoid excessive alcohol. Keep the sleeping room cool and avoid hot showers and heavy exercise just before bedtime since a higher than normal, body temperature makes it harder to sleep.

Avoid long afternoon naps and try sticking to a schedule and getting up at the same time each day to avoid becoming sleep lagged.

Conclusion The challenge for most of us will be to identify which specific areas are fatigued and then select appropriate recovery strategies to restore them to a normal functioning state.

Skiers all need to be more aware of the importance of restoration and regeneration following heavy workloads during dryland training and on hill and how best to use the facilities and modalities available to them to facilitate recovery.

About the author

Carl Petersen is a partner and Director of High Performance at City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinics in Vancouver, Canada.

Information on his new book Fit 2 Ski at and his DVD series Fit to Play™ & Perform can be found at the following web sites: www.fit2ski.com www.citysportsphysio.com

CSIA BC | www.snowprobc.com 15 BC Region 2012 PROXY AGM 20 FORM PROPER PROXY USE ANNOUNCEMENT This is a sample of the proxy used to have your vote counted if you are unable to attend the AGM and still wish to vote. Dear Member, It is very important that it be properly filled out. Follow the simple directions in red as seen below. Currently we have 3 director's seats up for election. PROXY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS Nominations are being accepted for all Seats up for election. I, the undersigned … (Your name goes here) Election at this year's AGM are for: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… • 2 Directors from the Southwestern Zone • 1 Director from the Northern Zone Of … (The city in which you live goes here) • 1 Director from the Okanagan Zone. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… A member in good standing of the Canadian Ski Instructors’ In total, the CSIA BC committee has four zones with seven Alliance hereby appoints: (The name of the person who will directors: be voting in your place goes here) or failing him/her, (The • 3 Directors from the South Western zone name of another person who may vote in your place goes here)...to vote on my behalf at the Annual General Meeting of • 1 Director from the Northern zone the members to be held on (date to be inserted) at (place to • 1 Director from the Okanagan zone be inserted). • 1 Director from the Kootenay Zone DATED this ……………day of…………………………………… , 2012 • 1 Director at large. SIGNED: …………………………………………………………………………

To qualify for a Director's position in a specific zone you must Every member is entitled to only five (5) proxy votes.

be a member in good standing, a resident of British Columbia, The Board of Directors shall allocate any excess of proxy votes and reside in the zone you would like to run for. over that which may be voted by a member to other members as it sees fit. The Director seat is held for a two-year term. The person Proxy Voting - Please print that page and fill it out if you wish elected to a Director seat can be reelected for a maximum of to vote by Proxy. three consecutive terms. PROXY VOTING

If you are interested in becoming a Director in one of these ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS

zones please contact Josh Foster by email or regular mail as OF CANADIAN SKI INSTRUCTORS' ALLIANCE of BC

follows: I, the undersigned … (Your name goes here)

• [email protected] ……………………………………………………………………………………… • 5315 Big White Rd. Kelowna BC, V1P 1P3 Of … (The city in which you live goes here) ……………………………………………………………………………………… If you are unable to attend the AGM and wish to vote, the proxy form and instructions adjacent to this article will also A member in good standing of the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance hereby appoints be available electronically on snowprobc.com in early October. ……………………………………………………………………… or failing

him/her, ……………………………………………………………………… to vote on my behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the members to be held on Friday November 30th, 2012 at DATE Aava Hotel Whistler, British Columbia. Friday, November 30, 2012 DATED this ……………day of…………………………………… , 2012

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From 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Board of Directors shall allocate any excess of proxy Followed by SOCIAL and refreshments votes over that which may be voted by a member to other 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm members as they see fit.

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Consecutive 6th Ignition Day CSIA BC Unique to BRITISH COLUMBIA! by Gerda Koch Proudly Sponsored by CSIA British Columbia, CSIA National, Whistler Blackcomb, Big White and Fernie Mountain Resorts. Ignite your season with our carefully selected Level 4 trainers extraordinaire at our most popular program, with over 160 participants last season. Ignition days are extended PDP sessions, with special themes built in, depending on location and demand. Attendance is recorded in your personal profile in the National Database. Results and Fun oriented. All this for FREE 50% lift tickets are offered if signed up before the deadline. Sign up www.snowpro.com, in the PDP section. Sign-up ! IGNITION DAYS & 75th Anniversary Events CALENDAR ONLINE For further details and announcements on IGNITION DAY 75th www.snowpro.com Anniversary Celebration events at Whistler and other resorts, PDP Section please go to: www.snowprobc.com in the EVENTS Section. from October 1, 2012 WHISTLER Saturday, December 1, 2012 9 am to 3 pm (followed by 75th Anniversary social at GLC) BIG WHITE, Kelowna Saturday, December 8, 2012 9 am to 3 pm (followed by indoor social) FERNIE Saturday, December 15, 2012 9 am to 3 pm (followed by indoor social) HUDSON BAY MOUNTAIN Saturday, January 19, 2012 9 am to 3 pm (part of 2-day Northern Festival)

To ALL CSIA Members Join Us For A Gala Celebration Social Activities, Guest Speakers, Refreshments, Music, & More Fun Than You Could Imagine.

Venue: Garibaldi Lift Co, Whistler Time: 7:00 pm December 1st, 2012 Space Limited! 75th ANNIVERSARY RSVP WELCOME PACKAGES To Avoid Disappointment Will be Available for You to Pick-up at Please REGISTER ONLINE AGM, November 30th at The Aava Hotel www.snowprobc.com/EVENTS Section

Special Anniversary Invitation HUDSON BAY MOUNTAIN Smithers, BC Northern Festival 2013 January 19 and 20, 2013

Not just for Northerners! The best of Northern hospitality, fun, food, entertainment packed into this two day event, to celebrate the CSIA 75th Anniversary in conjunction with CSIA BC Ignition Days.

This fun weekend includes ski improvement with top Level 4's, and a chance to catch up with fellow ski professionals in the region.

If you've never been to Smithers, now's the time!

Registration will be accepted up to January 5, 2013 with a maximum of 27 participants.

The cost is $75.00 for the festival and includes a banquet dinner.

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MOUNT SEYMOUR Wednesday, December 19, 2012 1 pm to 7:30 pm, followed by indoor social

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN Monday, January 14, 2013 1 pm to 7:30 pm, followed by indoor social

GROUSE MOUNTAIN Tuesday, March 12, 2013 1 pm to 7:30 pm, followed by indoor social

January 19 and 20, 2013 City of VANCOUVER It is your turn! We are taking “Ignition Days” under the stars…

Sponsored by CSIA BC, CSIA National, Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour, Cypress Mountain

A full day program of ski improvement, personal motivation, and various themes, guided by Level 4 guest trainers, to guarantee results and fun. All levels welcome.

Your attendance is recorded in your personal profile in the CSIA National database. NEW! Grouse/Seymour/Cypress reciprocal lift tickets are available if you are signed up City Lights Special Register NOW before the posted deadline dates. www.snowpro.com 50% lift tickets for all other areas. in the PDP Section Evening social sponsored by CSIA BC.

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LOWER Cypress Mountain 1 pm – 7:30 pm Monday, January 14 MAINLAND CITY LIGHTS SPECIAL FULL EVENING

& COAST Hemlock Resort Sunday, January 20 12 noon

Grouse Mountain Sunday, January 13 9 am

Grouse Mountain 1 pm – 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 12 CITY LIGHTS SPECIAL FULL EVENING

Mount Seymour 1 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday, December 19 CITY LIGHTS SPECIAL FULL EVENING

NORTHERN BC IGNITION DAY NORTH Saturday, January 19 9 am – 3 pm Hudson Bay Mountain, Smithers (part of Northern Festival) FULL DAY

Bear Mtn, Dawson Creek On Demand

Mt Timothy, Lac La Hache Sunday, February 17 9 am

Mount Sima, Whitehorse On Demand

Murray Ridge, Fort St James On Demand

Powder King, MacKenzie On Demand

Purden, Prince George On Demand

Shames Mountain, Terrace On Demand

Tabor Mtn, Prince George Saturday, February 16 9 am

Troll Mountain, Quesnel Friday, February 15 1 pm

KOOTENAYS FERNIE IGNITION DAY Saturday, December 15 9 am – 3 pm FULL DAY

Fairmont Tuesday, January 15 9 am

Kicking Horse, Golden On Demand 9 am

Kimberley Sunday, January 20 9 am & 1 pm

Revelstoke Mountain Resort Thursday, December 20 1 pm

Panorama, Invermere Friday, January 18 9 am

Red Mountain, Rossland Monday, January 28 9 am & 1 pm

Summit, Nakusp Sunday, January 27 1 pm

Whitewater, Nelson Tuesday, January 29 9 am

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VANCOUVER Saturday, January 5 9 am & 1 pm Mt Washington, Courtenay ISLAND Saturday, February 9 9 am & 1 pm

OKANAGAN 9 am – 3 pm BIG WHITE IGNITION DAY Saturday, December 8 FULL DAY

Apex, Penticton Sunday, January 6 12:30 pm

Crystal Mountain, Kelowna Thursday, January 10 12:30 pm

Harper Mountain, Kamloops Friday, February 22 9 am

Manning Park, Princeton Saturday, February 2 9 am & 1 pm

Mount Baldy, Osoyoos Sunday, February 3 9 am & 1 pm

Friday, January 11 9 am & 1 pm Silver Star, Vernon Saturday, March 2 9 am & 1 pm

Wednesday, December 5 9 am Sun Peaks, Kamloops Sunday, March 3 9 am

WHISTLER 9 am – 3 pm WHISTLER IGNITION DAY Saturday, December 1 FULL DAY Friday, January 11 9 am Whistler Sunday, January 20 9 am Whistler PDPs meet at Wednesday, January 30 9 am Whistler LIGHT BOARD Sunday, February 17 9 am at the top of Whistler Sunday, March 16 9 am

The Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance Professional Development Program is open to CSIA members in good standing. The free 3-hour session or full day session gets recorded on your profile in the National data base and keeps you updated on the newest skiing and teaching techniques. The best CSIA ambassadors in your region conduct the sessions.

Most session focus on your personal ski improvement, leading you to the next level of certification. Ski School Directors can request special PDP’s, covering topics like “teaching children”, “assessment and development”, “train the trainer”. The registration page will tell you whether such a session has been requested. CANCELLATIONS

If any Professional Development Programs are cancelled due to weather Meeting Places conditions or lack of snow, new dates will be announced. Ski School meeting areas, unless otherwise Check with your Ski School Director or email: Gerda Koch - [email protected] specified. LOOK FOR REGISTRATION & UPDATES on our website: A call back will not be given unless there is a www.snowpro.com PDP Section change to the dates and times of the programs.

CSIA BC | www.snowprobc.com 21 British Columbia COURSE CONDUCTOR Training British Columbia DATES LOCATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE 2012 November 21, 22, 23 WHISTLER 1 8:30 am Bottom of Village Gondola November 11 November 25, 26, 27 SUN PEAKS 11 am Ski School November 15

November 28, 29, 30 GROUSE MOUNTAIN NIGHT COURSE 4 pm Starbucks Parking Lot November 18

December 4,5, 6 REVELSTOKE Meeting time TBA check online for update November 24

December 7, 8, 9 FERNIE 9:30 am Ski School November 27

December 11, 12, 13 MT WASHINGTON 9:30 am Ski School December 1

December 14, 15, 16 WHISTLER 2 9.30 am at Aava Hotel December 4

Another season is fast approaching which means kilometers over a mountain while encountering This is where Level 1 Course Conductor training Course Conductor Training (CCT) is just around an elevation change of 1300 meters, your can help out big time. Staffed by top Level 4s the corner. As I head into this most awesome of compass reading will be 5 degrees off. Not and exclusive to level 3 instructors, you will opportunities, I'm reminded of a course that I understanding this fact and not knowing how find out what your elevation change has been, took a few years ago entitled ”basic survival in to calculate the ”distance/declination ratio” and how many degrees off of magnetic north the wilderness”. (not given by the CSIA but who could cost you your life! you may be. Even though the only way that knows what the future holds!) you can examine Level 1 courses this season Skiing is not a life and death situation, (though is by doing the CCT, that's not the ultimate During this survival program, I was taught how it may feel that way sometimes when we're on purpose. In the end it's about direction and to read a compass correctly so I could establish a CSIA course!) :) but every season we need focus for the year. bearings and travel in the right direction. It to reset our skiing compasses to account for sounds pretty easy...use the compass to find elevation change. How much have we improved So sign up soon. Find out where you are and where magnetic north, establish land marks, and since the start of last year? What should we you've got to go. Reset your skiing compass by continue upon your known direction of travel. focus on for the coming season to maintain our attending course conductor training. Then repeat again and again until you find steady march towards the safety of our ultimate See you there, your way home and into the safety of your goal? (Whatever that goal may be.) Ken Paynter BC Level 1 Technical Coordinator. own living room. Simple as... ”OMG now I'm really lost!”.

The problem starts when you encounter elevation changes. For example, if you walk 16

If you are a certified CSIA Level 3 ski instructor and you are or would like • $ 160 plus HST, TOTAL $ 179.20 to be a CSIA Level 1 Course Conductor, you need to take the Level One • Before deadline $ 145 plus HST, Course Conductor Course every fall for the current season. TOTAL $ 162.40

Note: The first day of the 3-day course is indoors, the second and third • Lift tickets not included. day is on snow (exception: Whistler 1) Contact the venue ski school desk for special rates.

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22 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 FEATURED RESORT SKIERS&RIDERS Inspire

Professional Progressive Future Jonathan | MOSLEY Young or old, skiing is ultimately about having fun in the snow. To experience the thrill and joy of gliding down a snow covered mountain is a feeling shared by snow enthusiasts the world over.

For many, however, the appeal goes beyond fun. They want the personal growth that comes with developing skills and pushing their limits, and they look to the pros for inspiration. North Vancouver, BC: day riding with our young riders, offering then working to achieve and surpass their insight, coaching and motivation. While the expectations. When I was 12 my heroes were two team explored the mountain, the coaches pioneers of free skiing, Scot Schmidt and Meeting incredible athletes like Pettit and were able to capture the day on film and Glen Plake. Now, 20 years later skiing has Mendenhall offers the Progression Team produce a short edit of Mendenhall and the progressed beyond anything I could have the motivation to excel. Perhaps one team shredding together. ever imagined, and a new generation is day these kids will be coming back to Mt inspiring the next with exciting results. Mt Seymour is all about providing young, Seymour as pros to provide inspiration to a up-and-coming skiers and snowboarders new generation of freestylers. Last February the kids in Mt Seymour’s with a way to naturally progress their skills Progression Team had the opportunity For more about the Mt Seymour Progression on freestyle and mountain terrain. With the to ride with two of their heroes: K2 skier Team and see the pros, coaches and team incredible support of K2, our Progression Sean Pettit and K2 snowboarder Jordan members in action visit these links: Team comprised of freestylers between Mendenhall. Each dedicated an afternoon the ages of 9-14 has been working hard as a guest coach to provide inspiration for www.mountseymour.com/lessons learning fundamental techniques to build the team. a strong foundation and excel in future http://blog.k2snowboarding. com/2012/03/06/jordan-mendenhall- On 19 February, Sean Pettit took time skiing and riding. away from catching massive backcountry at-mt-seymour-with-the-progression- Three coaches from Mt Seymour’s Ski and airs to hang with the Mt. Seymour team/ -Jordan Mendenhall video Snowboard School spend every Sunday Progression Team. ‘It’s great to see these with the team exploring the mountain, http://news.k2skis.com/tag/sean- kids are getting into freeriding and are learning new tricks and having fun on the pettit/ - Sean Pettit interview super stoked’, said Pettit when asked by snow. There is a strong focus on personal his sponsor about the experience. http://www.youtube.com/ growth and the kids start each Sunday watch?v=UuqhxmadEcY – 2010-2011 The next weekend the team welcomed K2 by setting goals with their coaches, and Prog Team video rider Jordan Mendenhall, who spent the

CSIA BC | www.snowprobc.com 23 CSIA BC Resort Feature

Kicking Horse It’s worth the drive to this raw Golden is a mountain town of over 4,000 residents, located in the With ridiculously long rugged Golden Nugget of East Kootenay region of British downhill runs, and the the West with the 4th highest Columbia along the Trans-Canada option to heli-ski, Kicking highway and close to the BC-Alberta Horse is a place where the vertical in North America border. Golden is a vibrant, rapidly diversifying town with a profound stories are almost too sense of community spirit, in a tall to believe. natural, unspoiled mountain setting. Within minutes of arriving I was Spending a day at Kicking Horse in introduced to all the front line staff Golden, BC and being treated like a and then the ski school members. I VIP this past December was like a felt so welcomed, I forgot my initial dream come true for me. trepidation and began to enjoy the people and the magnificent vistas PROUDLY SMILING FACES GLOW and incredibly squeaky snow. I was WITH GENUINE DESIRE TO shown around in grand style for the SHARE THE KICKING HORSE morning by one of the senior staff EXPERIENCE members and then in the afternoon As a Ski Pro from World Famous by Ski School Director, Will Comrie. Whistler I was a little nervous about This resort has so much to offer and how I would be expected to act at this is well designed to maximize one’s smaller, yet very breathtaking resort ski experience with a spectacular and with a ski school one thousandth the unique terrain mix. Wide tree glades, size of ours! incredible verticals and tighter tree

24 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 by Esta | EVANS CSIA BC Magazine Editor

runs accommodate the most discerning skiers and boarders of all levels. You can ski long runs, in a group of mixed abilities and still ski together and enjoy the easy to find lifts at the bottom of each area. Divided in to easily accessible bowls by one of two lifts, Kicking Horse has a wide variety of runs for every level - the Gondola has luxury cabins that equal any in the world.

PEEK AT BOO THE GRIZZLY BEAR A most interesting and unusual attraction that this resort can boast about is BOO the Grizzly Bear. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is home to the world’s largest enclosed and protected grizzly bear habitat. This is where resident orphan grizzly bear Boo lives and plays. Visitors are given the opportunity, as part of a one-of-a-kind interpretive tour, to view a grizzly bear interacting much as they do in the wild; foraging, hunting, playing, swimming, snoozing and exploring. Educational and interactive tours are held hourly throughout the summer season, to view this incredible mammal and learn about the plight of this blue listed species. The Grizzly Bear

Refuge is an education, conservation and research facility that offers a Boo Bear second chance at life for orphan grizzly bear cubs within a protected, Photographer Adam Sherriff spacious and natural mountainside habitat.

Thanking you again for the Royal Treatment from everyone: Sandra, A LAST NOTE to the WISE PURCHASERS OF SKI SCHOOL UNIFORMS: Will and the Ski School and Office Staff, the cafeteria folks, lifties and The female members of the ski school wore WOMEN’s all the retail employees! Jackets – how absolutely professional and amazingly Esta Evans flattering they are! ... I'm just sayin'! Photography: esta evans

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BETTER

by Erin | KEAM CSIA 4, CSCF 2 GOOD BEST If the ski boot is considered the steering wheel or the transmission from the skier to ski, this makes it the most important piece of equipment you’ll want to own.

An excellent fitting ski boot is achieved gathering any information regarding prior is comfortable. Creating the ultimate by forming a relationship with a trusted injuries or anomalies the foot may display connection from skier to ski relates to boot fitter who then tries to make the boot by questioning the skier. The boot fitter precise steering and energy transfer from comfortable and perform well on the ski now has a three dimensional view of the ski to snow. hill. They look closely at your foot shape, foot that steers them towards a certain Remember a well-fitting ski boot allows its ability to function properly and try to shape or “last” of ski boot. Taking into good circulation keeping your feet warm determine the skier’s needs in relation to account the length and shape of the lower yet reacts to the subtlest input from you. their abilities and goals. Working with leg, the thickness and the position of the If the ski boot fits well then it becomes an you, the skier, good boot fitters create an calf, (women’s calves tend to sit lower and extension of the foot, rewarding you with excellent fitting and performing boot that more to the inside of the leg) they finally a solid connection to your equipment and is a joy to put on each snowy morning! decide on the best brand and model of comfortable feet on the slopes. shell for your foot. A skilled boot fitter will focus initially on With some research to find a recommended the foots forefoot and heel width, instep If you are a performance skier or racer local shop that involves you in the boot height and foot length. The foots’ mobility the fit you want requires closer tolerances fitting process through these steps, you and stability are then examined to decide and custom modifications, not unlike a can find a boot that is not only comfortable whether an insole or foot bed is necessary. high performance car. The better skier but guaranteed to work well. will need more in depth investigation of There are many insoles available called foot function, shell stiffness, alignment Regardless of your skiing expertise whether “trim to fits” that work well or get a custom issues and performance characteristics to beginner or World Cup hopeful, the boot built “foot bed” that mimics the foot exactly determine the right ski boot.(see sidebar) fitting professionals at a reputable shop and is the ultimate foundation for improved near you can insure all your days on the skiing performance,(see sidebar). Whether you are a beginner or racer the slopes remain trouble free when it comes properly fitted boot should fit snugly yet An expert fitter will go one step further to your ski boots.

26 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 DESERVE Sidebar # 1 support. Remember good, better, best A good boot fitter should discuss is a simple formula stock insoles that come with the for deciding on what boot, trim to fit insoles or custom your feet deserve foot beds. when fitting your The stock insole often is just boots this season! padding that gives no real support to the foot and most times replaced by custom liners offering more performance and, Sidebar # 2 Though most boots come with cuff alignment adjustments, or comfort. The more performance a skier more exacting skiers achieve “Trim to fit“ insoles are more seeks form their ski boots closer tolerances by placing supportive coming in various the more adjustments or canting shims inside the boot or profiles to match a wide range of modifications will be needed. planing the boots sole for even foot shapes, usually oversized in Starting usually with a narrower, better alignment. length and width the boot fitter stiffer race shell the boot fitter must “trim“ them to “fit” in the has to alter it more drastically for Lastly stock liners can be removed boot. the skier. and replaced with custom foam injected or thermo-mouldable The Custom foot bed is created The boot fitter may “Punch” the liners for the ultimate in foot hold by the boot fitter from some type boot, heating and stretching the and comfort. of material that is mouldable shell to match the foots’ shape and forms to the sole of your foot more precisely or grind the High performance ski boots take precisely. interior of the shell to achieve the some time to create so don’t rush same result in smaller, hard to through the process, but know Custom foot beds are the most stretch areas. you will enjoy the rush from the comfortable and give the best end result for sure!

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With the 2012 Summer Olympics still fresh in our minds, by: Kim | FOURNEL let’s celebrate Rosie MacLennan for landing Canada’s first gold medal of the game in women’s trampoline.

For her to accomplish this Rosie’s Nagy both demonstrated efficiency, will control the COM (fluidity & power) feet had to be under the mass at precision, power & fluidity in every and guide the COM through the arc impact; her control would have turn during the exhibitions. These two (efficiency & precision) been compromised with the slightest inspirational skiers showed the ability When I started playing with this misalignment resulting in a very to move at will in a turn. TURN PHASES viewpoint, I would focus on feeling different outcome. For her to manage Turn phases link movement patterns with specific parts of the turn, providing a Intrigued,template for skillI wondered assessment what and development. set them my BOS influencing the direction of the rebounds, her feet needed to be They also help in understanding cause and effect, as problems in one part ofapart? a turn will I started have cons toequ digenc e deep:s in oth er What part s. the COM at every point in the arc – perfectly under her mass. The feet Although sequenced from 1 to 3 for reference, turn phases can be approachedare in any we wa actuallyy that is ef tryingfective fo tor re dosul ts. as we feet making the moves – the COM is redirected the mass back up for her The ultimate goal is linked, fluid skiing. ski down the mountain? Redirect the there simply for the ride. And what a to perform and link her maneuvers. Center of Mass (COM) from one side ride when I skied from this 'stance'! It was the placement of the feet at of the hill to the other. impact that allowed her to direct PHASE 1 I concluded that patience is key in order to position the feet under the COM in Phase 1 of the turn. The ability to be mindful in the placement of my feet gave me control over the COM reducing the need to react with a quick recovery the energy from the trampoline to In other words move from move. If you have ever watched Eric maintain height, be in control in the over here to over there or Ollie ski, they appear to move air as she executed her spins, stick Therefore, if we are redirecting, slowly belying their incredible rate of the landings by absorbing and coming something needs to influence the descent. to a stop at the end of her routine. COM. Since moving the COM is not PHASE 2 the ideal option to move from here Let’s look at two phenomenal skiers In Phase 2, when I redirected the to there, how can we achieve this? who represented Canada at the COM with the BOS the sensation was We must place the Base of Support 2011 Interski; Eric Rousseau & Ollie subtle because the COM moves to (BOS) so as to deflect the COM. This

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Angular motion Angular motion, or torque, is the application of force acting at some distance from an axis. Skis act as lever arms creating torque on the body. Upper and lower body separation is a way of generating and/or resisting torque. Less effort is required to resist twisting forces if the hands are held wide. By spreading the mass of the arms out, the skier is rotationally stabilized.

the inside of the arc and the external forces increasingly begin to pull the COM down the mountain – which in W OW effect made me feel light. It is at this point that I set myself up to natural inclination. PHASE 3 WHISTLER BC – Friday, February 8th It was imperative that the BOS Open to certified members of CSIA maintained control of the COM because as I entered the fall line Join WOW for the ultimate all day workshop, & Après. moving into Phase 3, the forces Sign up for the ultimate, women’s only performance ski day. increased and I was capturing the Creating a positive alpine experience lies in exploring your potential. energy in the skis. Being in a position of control; made it possible and Skiing is a process, so make every run part of the journey. easier to manage the forces through At WOW, we aim to unlock the Ski Goddess within you. angulation.

To bring into play this relationship • Terrain Exploration • FUN Fun on Skis! between the BOS and the COM; you • Video Analysis • Lift Ticket Discount are able to move at any point in the arc. You can incline, angulate, tighten • Pedagogy • Amazing Après the radius, and deal with pressure, as Kim Fournel Donnie Blunden you open the door to these and other Geneviève Bourgeois Leslie Glaysher creative variations. to name just some of our CSIA Trainers What I noticed in my skiing; I was no longer getting caught forward! And I could move more readily. ister Onl Simply because I created an effective g in relationship between my BOS and e e COM; I was in command. I was free R NOW! to move at any point in the arc. The BOS needs to control the COM as www.snowprobc.com you move from fall line to fall line on or before January 27th, 2013 especially when you are seeking OR $80 on, or after January 28th performance. $65 Inspirational performances by incredible athletes motivates me to keep learning and playing on my skis; I encourage everyone to go out and

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Angular motion Angular motion, or torque, is the application of force acting at some distance from an axis. Skis act as lever arms creating torque on the body. Upper and lower body separation is a way of generating and/or resisting torque. Less effort is required to resist twisting forces if the hands are held wide. By spreading the mass of the arms out, the skier is rotationally stabilized. TRAINING psychology SETTINGand ATTAINING

GoalGoals Setting – a simple yet very complex skill to master

You have most likely heard of goal Next, I would like you to write down what it takes setting or have even set your own to achieve your goals. What are some mental, physical, technical, tactical skills that you will personal goals, but why do so many need in order to achieve this goal. Do you need of us fail in attaining our goals? determination? Perseverance? Have stronger legs? Better cardio? Be more aggressive? This is the What were your goals this past winter? Have you beginning of your action plan. We will be going into set goals for next winter already? Did you achieve details of the action plan later on. your goals this year? If so, do you know WHY you succeeded? Think about it. If you did not achieve your goal(s), reflect on why you didn’t get what OUTCOME VS PROCESS GOALS you wanted. Focusing on the end result is the main reason why many athletes don’t manage to succeed in attaining DREAMING IS GOOD their goals. When I ask an athlete their goals for their next race, when they answer “to be in top 3” Whenever I talk about goals to my younger athletes or “score good points” it is not ideal. These types of (i.e. 11-12 year olds) I always ask them what their goals are based around results- which sometimes dream goal is. Dreaming is good. Dreams are have far too many factors that are out of the where we would like to end up (i.e. a world cup athlete’s control. Uncontrollable factors (weather, skier, a Level 4 ski examiner) and goals are HOW snow, visibility, other competitors) add more stress we get there. which will only affect performance negatively. The Goals are what motivate the human being to get to optimal focus you would like to have (whether you where they want. Sometimes our dreams become are a ski racer, or simply want to improve in your our reality, and the reason being so is that you set skiing) is to focus on the process of the action. your goals to follow your dreams. What do you need to do in order to ski fast?!

So the first question I will ask you is write down Scholars have different ways of explaining goal what is your dream? Write down your answer. What setting. Personally, I like to keep it simple - there would be your dream goal to attain in skiing? The are outcome goals and process goals. Outcome goals you set yourself should make you happy, goals are focused around the result. Therefore, make you feel excited. If you are not excited about winning races, skiing down black diamond runs or your goals, then why set them? You can have one getting that famous blue pin! These are outcomes goal or several goal, so long as the goal(s) can be that you would like, however these goals don’t reached in a realistic time-frame. What is it that mention HOW you will achieve them. This is where you want to achieve? Is it realistic? Do you think process goals fall into place. Process goals are the you have the ability to achieve what you want to direction, the steps, one must take in order to get attain? to the big end goal (outcome).

30 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 Outcome goals are good to have because determine a time-frame. How much time ADAPT YOUR GOALS AS YOU they tend to motivate us in wanting to do you give yourself to lose the weight? NEEDED pursue our dreams. However, it is very (i.e. 2 years? 15 months?) Sometimes, the goals we set ourselves important to have process goals because Create action plan. Ask yourself how much maybe too high. That is OK, if you realize this will give us the direction that we weight you need to lose this month in this don’t be shy to re-adjust. Goals are need. It will give us meaning, and when order to achieve your time-limit. Then ask not black and white, especially in skiing. we reach the stepping stones we feel yourself what you need to do THIS WEEK that much rewarded to continue. Also, by I just came back from a week of extreme in order to achieve my monthly goal, what focusing on the process, we are focusing heat at the Canadian Championships, do you need to DO TODAY to succeed. By on what we NEED to do to be successful. where the speed events and GS races breaking down our goals, creating smaller Its nice to say I’m going to pass my Level were cancelled. Several athletes were goals will only help in setting yourself for 4, but really the question is HOW are you disappointed, because they were relying success. going to pass it? When racers tell me their on these races to qualify for the national goal is win the race, I get a little nervous Generally, the more successful you are in team, provincial team or simply to lower for them. Why? Because ski racers who attaining your goals, the more goals you their points. Therefore, some athletes did are purely thinking about winning are will set for yourself; the happier life you not attain their year-end goals. will lead. no longer thinking about HOW to win. The lesson learned: there are several What do I NEED TO DO to win? Mentally, Now that you have a goal setting example factors out of our control our goals, physically, technically, tactically what do I around weight-loss, how can we translate we need to be aware of them. Another need to do? that into skiing. That is how can we set a lesson we can pull from this is; don’t wait When I meet athletes for the first time, I goal that is easily measurable. How can we until the end of the season to try to stand often ask them what their goals are. They measure our skiing abilities? The easiest out. way I find is ask yourself after every other normally reply to me with no hesitation. Start training today so that next year you run “On a scale of 1-10, where do I score They know exactly what they want. stand out earlier in the season! If goals on today’s goal?” This way you will give However, the answer is quite different are reached earlier then planned, then yourself an idea whether you are on the when I ask them to explain to me how AWESOME! set some new higher goals! they will get there. More often then none, track of improvement or not. If you have any questions, feel free to I get a blank stare. The minute one is contact me. asked to verbalize or even just write down SUMMING IT UP an action plan to their goals, they often When setting goals you should set an draw blanks. Why? Simply because we outcome goal but also focus on the Heidi Malo aren’t sure how to achieve the goals we process. If you stay focused on what Mental performance consultant for Ski Québec Alpin have set out for yourselves. you need to do, i.e. physical, technical, Member of Canadian Sport Psychology Association tactical, mental skill chances of attaining CSIA 3, CSCF 2 AN EXAMPLE OF GOAL the end goal will be higher. [email protected] SETTING Be as specific as possible. Create a time- An overweight person is recommended by frame (give yourself a time-limit, this will their doctor to lose 60lbs. That person may help eliminate procrastination!) Break your look at his doctor with big eyes and say goals down into smaller more achievable OK??! and have NO IDEA where to begin. ones. Make a realistic action plan with This is an overwhelming number to most. monthly/weekly/daily goals. Measure So, first thing this person would have to your goals regularly to see if there is any do is break down the goal. Break the goal improvement. And don’t forget to finish down to specific little goals. Afterwards, every day some self-reflection questions.

Three questions that I always ask my athletes to answer (either in a journal, or just verbally to me) at the end of every training/race day are :

1) What are three things you did well today?

2) Based on today’s performance, what do you want to improve?

3) What is one thing that you learned today that you will take into tomorrow’s practice (mental, physical, tactical, technical skill)?

By asking yourself these three questions, you are self-reflecting on your skiing, which will only help you in your quest of attaining your goals

CSIA BC | www.snowprobc.com 31 Run THROUGH(not TO) DEEPTHOUGHTS the finish line!

When I was in high school, I was running through the finish line, I ran on the track and field NOT to the finish line. team. My specialty was the 100 My race results over time most certainly meter sprint. I'd like to tell you improved and by my senior year I was no all about my many victories. How I longer the slowest runner on the team....I defeated some of the country's most was the second slowest. (Apparently natural talented young sprinters, and how running speed is a key skill area in which I my dreams of competing in the summer was lacking!) Olympics were dashed because of an unfortunate knee injury. I'd like to tell All that aside, the valuable lesson here you all of that, but I can't... because it concerning my lack lustre track and field would be a flat out lie! Truth be known, career is the idea of running through the finish I was the slowest sprinter on my team line. It's a lesson that can be applied to many and only made the team when our areas of life not the least of which is physical fastest runner was suspended from school preparation for the coming ski season. for stealing...(I guess he wasn't quite fast I'm in decent shape right now, (as I hope enough!) you are) with the season fast approaching.

My coach at the time was very good. He I have a fairly detailed work out routine taught me how to improve my starts that I believe produces solid ”skiing specific” and how to use my arms to increase foot results. Mid–November will be when I first get esta speed. Both areas of skill development on the snow and I plan on being in very good proved hugely beneficial to my race results. shape for when that day arrives. To achieve my goal of a strong start, I will continue with by Dr Ken Nothing however helped me more than his valuable lessons concerning how to finish. my off season training till December 1st, two weeks beyond opening day.

There's nothing worse than getting your fitness level up There's nothing worse than getting your to a high standard, only to lose much of it just before fitness level up to a high standard, only to lose much of it just before you hit the you hit the slopes. So plan on sticking with your dryland slopes. So plan on sticking with your dryland routine beyond the start of the season. routine beyond the start of the season. By moving the target date back a couple

You see, initially, I would run super hard for of weeks, you will anticipate the natural 100 meters, slowing down upon hitting the tendency to slow down and ultimately you finish line. It sounds like logical thinking, end up running through the finish line. but in fact, when you try and run a fast 100, Good luck starting the season in full stride you actually lose form and start slowing and in peak physical condition. See you down at the 90 meter mark. when the snow flies.

So coach had me running 110 meter sprints in training so I could hold my form (and by Ken Paynter Level 1 Technical Coordinator speed) for the full 100 meters. In so doing, British Columbia

32 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 TRAINING Ski Teaching

What the ART of WAR can teach us about A SKI LESSON by RALPH | FORSYTH explains “The essential point here is to avoid disruption of the productive activities The Art of War is a modern best-seller of the people…” In order for us to help our based on an ancient Chinese military students be successful we always adapt treatise attributed to Sun Tzu a high ranking our lesson to the forces of nature, if it’s military general. It is believed that Sun Tzu Traditional virtues make up the criteria freezing cold less talk and more action lived –and compiled his theories-during for the assessment of The Leadership, is the order of the day, and on a sunny what is know as “Warring States” period, they include: Intelligence trustworthiness powder day students are usually able to roughly between 476 and 221 BC. It is humanness courage and sternness. These challenge more difficult terrain than they generally regarded as one of the definitive are all common attributes of successful ski might be comfortable on. works on military strategy and tactics. The instructors as well, anyone that has taught Art of War has had an influence on Eastern Amazingly for a military guide written kids will attest to the need for sternness, and Western military thinking, and more over 2,000 years ago the advice offered which must be matched with a sensitive recently on business tactics, legal strategy, is totally relevant for a modern ski lesson; human touch, you have to have the courage and now ski instruction…. when considering The Terrain Tzu suggests to stand up in front of a group and share that “The terrain is to be sized up in terms I really would prefer to go skiing. your expertise, if you are not trustworthy of distance degree of difficulty of travel who will -literally- follow as you lead dimensions and safety.” As any seasoned them down the mountain. Intelligence of ski pro will tell you most mistakes in a course is implied when you are the kind of Sun Tzu suggests five critical lesson lead back to terrain selection, and person that makes money doing what they factors that are to be assessed the adage of minimum terrain maximum love. Sun Tzu’s criteria also embody the before undertaking any military speed should be followed in (almost) every leadership skills required to be a ski pro. action and the relevance to a ski instance. There is no better way to earn lesson is striking The Art of War by definition applies to the trust- and praise- of students than competition and conflict, but when viewed to take them to terrain that strikes the through a slightly wider lens it offers right balance between challenge, safety, They are: 1. The Way 2. The Weather 3. as many insights into achievement and achievement and fun. The Terrain 4. Leadership 5. Discipline. the interpersonal skills required to be Discipline in the context of the Art of Each of the five factors is also critical in successful in the modern world. Today’s War refers to organization, efficiency and the development of a great ski lesson. ski instructor has little in common with coherence. There is a lot to organize in When considering The Way Tzu is referring Chinese warriors 2,500 years ago but a ski lesson; yourself (your attitude, to civilian leadership and “inducing people these simple principles laid out for success understanding, and equipment) the to have the same aim as the leadership.” on the battle field are just as relevant for interests, expectations and safety of Much the same way that an instructor an instructor’s success on the mountain. students, and managing them all in a defined must asses and adjust a lesson based on This entry was posted in Ralph Forsyth's time line. A well organized lesson requires the student’s goals, with both playing an BLOG, SkiTipDuJour.com plenty of skill but is largely unnoticed by active role to ensure that expectations are students, but a poorly organized lesson Ralph is Ski Instructor and Entrepreneur understood and achievable, they then form will be unmistakable. Equally important is and on occasion a writer too! You can reach the basis of the lesson plan. coherent communication and recognizing him via www.skitipdujour.com The Weather is an obvious one for ski that whatever your communications style instructors as so much of what we do is you should be direct, succinct and specific influenced by weather, as The Art of War when speaking with your students.

CSIA BC | www.snowprobc.com 33 Have you ever taught a novice who has never ridden a the snow falls away below us” which might invoke the fear dragon). chair lift before (the answer is ‘yes’) or wonder what • Keep your skis parallel—never snow other instructors do to help clients through their first plow or ‘pizza’ beside another person ever chair ride? when sliding away from the chair. This minimizes the chance of overlapping When students realize they are en route to “when we lower the bar carefully and your ski tails with other peoples’ a chair lift for the first time (what…way up gently I call it bar tender (pronounced: equipment and blowing out an ACL as there?) they may experience trepidation, 'barrr-tender')”. This usually triggers a your ski slips forward causing a slow and worse, a mind numbing meltdown. laugh, especially after 2 pm (warning: knee twisting backwards fall—need I Here’s what I use to help deliver an uplifting, early morning I may get the dreaded say more? rather than a chair raising, experience (OK, ‘tough crowd’ deadpan). enough ‘punishment’ already!). • As our skis reach the exit ramp, I • The ride itself is an opportunity to count out loud “3…2…1…go forward”, • I have my learners watch other build rapport with your clients and saying “forward” when the distance people getting on the chair. Seeing distract them by pointing out views to the snow makes it is easy to slide others loading the chair with little from their now lofty perspective, off the chair into a standing position. issue or duress bolsters confidence. before casually mentioning that the I give a little physical assistance Especially when it is kids hopping on top of the chair is approaching and to make sure they get off the chair, without hesitation or difficulty. thus scaring the cr#p out of them. minimizing the chance that they end • Before we get in line (and in other Caution: choice of words is critical to up with the chair dragging them people’s way) I coach several points: avoid waking the dragon, a.k.a. mind around the bull wheel until the liftie 1. For safety, pole straps off wrists and numbing white knuckled fear. Will hits the mercy button. they get launched into the unknown, palms gripping tops of pole grips so • Once the dismount is successful we dropped into a white abyss from which we can push and steady ourselves celebrate with a cheer, then get back until we are about to sit on the chair. no bodies have ever been recovered? to the pursuit of ski improvement and Some demo and practice develops Actually no. I simply tell them keep great memories. After a couple of competence—no clumsy waddling their skis parallel (french fries only, no rounds the success rate is assured. and slipping, or poking out of chair pizza), to stand up when I say, and to Chair rides become a relaxing rest with mates’ eyes with flailing pole tips. bend forward as we ski away from the a view rather than a nervous prelude 2. When to slide forward and where to chair. Depending on how much I think to an abyss. And, I've got another stop, I instruct that we push forward they will hear (fear can mute any well convert espousing ”barrr-tender”. just as the previous chair sweeps intended guidance) I might add some past—no hesitating to watch the of these points: Whether teaching or simply joining others people in front sit down—using our on chair lifts I always encourage safe • Prepare to dismount before we raise poles to push then stop when our handling of the safety bar — after all it is a the safety bar. Skis (or snowboards) boots reach the designated line. ‘safety’ bar. off the foot rests and poles hanging 3. Poles and sitting. Shift both poles with tips down so we can raise the bar The goal: eliminate the crushing of skulls or to one hand, baskets down and well at the blue work safety sign “lift bar pinching of limbs due to a hastily slammed- above the snow, turn just enough down bar, or loss of teeth from a hastily to watch the chair, then sit when here”, with plenty of time left before raised bar. it arrives, grabbing the seat beside we need to stand up. the knee with the free hand. • Shuffle to the front edge of the seat How can you help raise the bar on safety • Once seated, it’s time to lower the to make it easier to stand up. I explain bar safety? Just say ”let's barrr-tender” and bar. Safely. I introduce my favorite that the time to stand up is where the let the conversation do the rest. silly line—secretly wishing to hear it exit ramp slopes a little, and when I by Ken | CHADDOCK echoed one day in a British accent— say to (I avoid phrases such as “when CSIA 3, CSCF 2 and Author: How I Ski

34 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 & Ignition Day in REVIEW BC Region AGM December 2011 Whistler BC

IGNITION DAYS SPARK PASSION FOR SKIING Last Winter, Ignition Days in Whistler, Big White and Fernie added spark and sizzle to kick start the season for 160 CSIA BC members. Come out and kick start the upcoming season... join in at Ignition Days and stoke your passion for skiing and instructing for the 2012-2013 season. CSIA BC looks forward to another great season good standing are positive qualities that make and will continue to provide the membership for a great Director, and while hard work it with events such as Ignition Days. Your CSIA may be, leading positive change for BC CSIA BC Committee wishes to thank all the trainers members is a source of unexpected rewards. and host mountains for making these events BE THERE OR BE SQUARE engaging and energizing. Ignition Day Whistler Don’t miss this coming season’s Ignition Day flowed into the 2011 CSIA BC Annual General and AGM if you missed the last one! We would Meeting held 3 December 2011, a welcome love to have you participate and promise you an opportunity to get involved and socialize with amazing day of fun and catching up with fellow colleagues over appies and refreshments. members from all over BC. YOUR CONTRIBUTION COUNTS CSIA CELEBRATES 75 YEARS The AGM is the time and place to choose or Don’t miss the incredible Gala Event this year to be chosen by your peers to represent the celebrate 75 amazing years of the CSIA. membership as a Director on the BC CSIA Board. Register early to avoid disappointment – see the Passion for the sport and being a member in INVITATION and more details on PAGE 17.

CSIA BC | www.snowprobc.com 35 BC Region NORTHERN Festival

by Brent | BRAATEN CSIA BC Committee Northern Representative

One of the most successful Northern Festival ever wrapped up this past season at Troll Ski Resort in Quesnel, BC.

Thirty CSIA members enjoyed Everyone enjoyed working on a two day ski improvement their skiing and they were also weekend with Mike Manara, treated to a fabulous meal Ryan MacInnis and Tracey Saturday night in the lodge. Fraser. Also a big thank you to Mike Troll provided a great Manara for not only for his background with awesome excellent work on snow but also conditions and weather, over with the indoor presentation. 20 cm of snow on the first day. To event sponsors, CSIA BC The staff went out of their way Committee, Troll Ski Resort, to make it a great weekend for Evolve, NR. Ski, Winterland everyone attending. Ski, Ruckus – a big THANK YOU. Thanks to owner Hildur and the We look forward to another entire staff at Troll and snow successful festival in 2013. school owner Scott Zacharias.

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CSIA BC | www.snowprobc.com 37 Women Only CSIA BC 2012 WORKSHOP in REVIEW

by Kim | FOURNEL

January 27th was the perfect ski day. Snow conditions were incredible; the groomers were velvet carpets with a dusting of snow and the off piste lines beckoned, daring experimentation beyond personal boundaries. The type of ski day we dream about, one that stirs all the senses.

As the coordinator of CSIA BC’s 2nd Annual WOW Working on technical understanding with practical you are experiencing!

program I was thrilled to have 25 female CSIA applications in their skiing, the women challenged The WOW team is already planning for next Members from across Canada join the teams of themselves. Most of them wanted to explore off year’s event with the collaboration of the CSIA BC Hisae Fukui and Leslie Glaysher, Akiko Takemoto piste. The ideal snow conditions enticed the women Committee who supports this unique program that and Donie Blunden, Rhonda Wittman and myself to play inside and outside the “box”. The relaxed recognizes the strength of the female membership Kim Fournel for a day of training, professional learning environment motivated the participants and helps foster the potential in each of us. development and Lots of Fun. to test themselves, especially when cheered on by See you then. Our morning started with a group photo. A special their peers. Kim Fournel location was chosen for the 2010 Olympic Women That magical day wrapped up with Après and a CSIA Level 4 CSCF Level 2 Downhill Start. No sooner were the smiles captured presentation by our guest speaker Jan Matthews for eternity than the groups were off. Where to Ski? who shared with us the physical benefits of practicing Where to Ski? So many choices on the mountain, yoga before and after skiing. Her inspirational yet so little time! message to wrap up the day: Acknowledge your beautiful surroundings and be grateful for all that

38 ProView | Fall/Winter 2012-2013 CSIA BC | www.snowprobc.com 39 YOU THINK THE SKIING’S GREAT? P: Paul Morrison

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB IS NOW HIRING PART TIME SKI INSTRUCTORS FOR WINTER 2012.13 APPLY TODAY A number of part time combinations are available that vary from a few days a Visit whistlerblackcomb.com/jobs week to working a variety of programs, which may add up to full time hours. and click on the Jobs Fair Tab New this year, staff housing will be available for part time staff that are working for the whole season. Part time has never looked so good!

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