Meet Josh and learn how he has trained with some of the greatest technical skiers of today and how they each have helped him in different ways on his quest to mastering technical skiing. This podcast is like listening to a fireside chat where you will gleam some really important lessons that Josh believes have helped him on his journey.  A great listen I hope you enjoy this latest episode.  Checkout www.the ski code.it to be able to ski with Josh. 

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Stepping Stones to Mastery with Josh Duncan-Smith

Tom Gellie talks with technical skiers and industry experts from around the world. Gain insight into some of the best technical skiers and what their thoughts are on good skiing and how to achieve it. For more information and great skiing content check out Tom Gellie’s website: www.bigpictureskiing.com

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Learn some great tips and advice from Mogul and Free Ride Ski Coach, Ben Chapman. Ben shares some valuable advice on: - setting up your ski boots to be more mogul friendly - pursuing athleticism not only mogul technique - skiing different lines in the bumps - mogul specific training ideas and how to build your own mogul course.  
 Links  Ryuji Kywabara the mogul skier we mention https://www.instagram.com/ryujikuwabara?igsh=NGFlemJtdWdwY211 Video of Ryuji showing different lines  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0biU3Evz3y/?igsh=aDV6ZDV4cTJrM2kz 
 Guy Hetherington Mogul Tips video on YouTube  https://youtu.be/DUlYznYkEyw?si=6dyeKFOl_gmzfG2U 
 You can learn to ski with me via the Big Picture Skiing app and website. Join the many others finding new skills and enjoyment from self driven learning. 7 day free trial means you can test it out risk free.  “This was the season to get better. I joined tom’s Big Picture Skiing. I made every turn with purpose and skied 99% of the time in my own. I got people to video me. Result. I had three different Instructors come up to me saying I’m skiing totally different or better. I feel totally different and I’m not done yet!” BPS member, April 2024 https://bigpictureskiing.com

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Moguls with Ben Chapman

Join Tom Gellie and Lou Rosenfeld in this enlightening episode of the Big Picture Skiing Podcast, where they delve into the intricacies of ski boot selection. Discover why Lou recommends specific boot types, from beginners to seasoned experts, and the surprising benefits of opting for a "race boot." Explore the crucial role angles play in ski boot design, and how they can significantly impact your skiing technique and performance on the slopes. Plus, gain insights into the often-overlooked aspects of kids' ski boot design and the potential pitfalls of excessive ramp angle. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, this episode promises valuable insights to elevate your skiing game. 
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Are Race Boots Just For Elite Skiers?

Discover practical methods for finding your ideal boot alignment using everyday items in this episode. Join the conversation between master boot fitter Brent Amsbury from Park City Ski Boot and Tom Gellie of Big Picture Skiing. Gain insights into the BOA system’s effectiveness in tightening ski boots – is it a gimmick or here to stay? 
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Experimenting with your own ski boots and is BOA here to stay? Podcast with Brent Amsbury

There is a new instructor training and certifying body in Canada. The Professional Ski Instructors of Canada (PSIC). The organisation was founded with the goal of starting a fresh when it comes to how ski instructors are trained and certified in Canada. “Can we do things better given the modern world we live in today?”. Find out about what they do differently and how they approach training and certifying instructors. GuestsMark SedgwickJeff MarksGuy Hetherington
 Links: PSIC https://www.psic.pro/ ⛷️ Improve your skiing intermediate to expert from the comfort of your home https://bigpictureskiing.com/

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The Professional Ski Instructors of Canada - Doing things differently with the PSIC

Erik Schlopy was at one stage one of the best Giant Slalom Ski racers in the world. In this episode:Find out what sort of equipment modifications and tuning he would do to compete at this levelTop 3 drills Erik believes will help any competent skier up their gameHis thoughts on the Olympic Winter GamesHow his namesake drill has been misunderstood and what it really is meant forplus much more
 This episode was one I recorded a few years ago but the quality wasn’t great as it was impromptu. I recently cleaned up the audio for a better listening experience. I think you’ll come away inspired to tinker with your boots and bindings and want to get to work on some of the drills recommended. LINKS: 

Stepping Stones to Mastery with Josh Duncan-Smith

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