Big Picture Skiing Podcast

All ski boots have a flex rating but what exactly does this mean for you and your skiing. In this podcast chat with expert boot fitter Brent Amsbury, we find out some important facts about boot flex.  - What changing the bolts in the back of the boot does and why it’s possibly not the best place to make permanent changes to flex from. - How U cuts have a better impact on the ski boot flex range. -...

Everyone loves new ski gear. But how do you know what type of ski gear is right for you? This podcast episode will help you be a little more savvy when you go through the process of testing and finding your next pair of skis. Gain insights from experienced gear reviewer Phil Pugliese, Co-founder of SkiTalk. There are some great pieces of advice in this podcast like ensuring you are considering var...

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.instagra...

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 imp...

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? Explore the Big Picture Skiing Boot Fit Guide for more details:...

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 cer...

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 level Top 3 drills Erik believes will help any competent skier up their game His thoughts on the Olympic Winter Games How his namesake drill has been misunderstood and what it really is meant for plus much more...

You may not know this but your ski poles are probably too long. Unless you are a beginner or race GS and Slalom, a long pole gets in the way of your skiing. In this discussion between Tom Gellie and Paul Lorenz discover insights into a topic that is not really talked about. We think you will ski away with a lot more knowledge on pole planting technique and how to choose the right length pole for y...

Zipfit make custom ski boot liners using the most premium materials available. Skiers report that using these liners creates greater comfort, enhanced performance and a liner that often outlasts the ski boot shell! It is not unheard of for Ski patrollers to put over 1000 days in their Zipfit liners. The question is “Do I need a zipfit liner in my ski boots?” 👣 I personally took the plunge last wi...

There is a pattern amongst world champions where many of them have set goals early on in life. A statement to a teacher, a note written down in a special book or a video claiming they want to win a gold medal at the olympics. In this episode you will meet Ava Keenan, 13 year old mogul skier with some outstanding results already and a mindset that I believe will take her to her goal. You should lis...

In the latest episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast, we dive into the world of Carv, an app that combines cutting-edge technology with ski coaching. Carve measures various aspects of your skiing, analyzes the data, and provides feedback to help you improve your technique. We explore the intriguing topic of how skiers learn and improve by hearing from the data science team, one of the co-founde...

In the latest episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sasha Rearick, former head coach of the U.S. ski team. This episode stands out as one of my favorites this year because Sasha's coaching principles are simple, effective and just make sense. Sasha is very focused on constraints-based learning which you will discover more about in the interview. He make...

In this latest episode of the Big Picture Skiing podcast, we're on a mission to demystify ski edge tuning, proving just how simple and achievable it is for all skiers. Many shy away from DIY tuning, but we're here to change that. Join us as we break down the process into easy steps, applicable to both new and seasoned skis. Our guest, Chris Hillier, world-class ski tuner and owner of Sidec...

Welcome to the podcast, fellow ski enthusiasts! Have you ever thought about the folks responsible for those perfectly groomed slopes that make your mornings on the mountain so enjoyable? Today, we're taking a closer look at the world of slope grooming. Imagine this: while you're still waking up, dedicated individuals up on the mountain are working hard to ensure your skiing experience is t...

Jason Simpson has been involved in the Canadian Ski Industry for over 30 years in many different roles. Ski Instructor, Instructor trainer, ski school director and training manager. What you will find interesting in this chat with Jason is hearing about some of his mentors along the way and how these mentors helped provide pivotal moments in Jason’s career. A great listen for any ski instructors o...

There is a spectrum of performance within ski boots, from beginner all the way to the elite. In this podcast episode Tom Gellie chats with Brent Amsbury about when is a good time to look at moving up in performance. More aimed at the advanced skier out there who is wondering if a stiffer boot is really going to give them that next edge this episode aims to inform you on plug boots. The topic of su...

Did you know not all ski bindings have the same height between heel and toe piece. Some have a higher heel piece than toe and some are flat. This angle is referred to as binding delta and has an impact on your balance and feel of your skis. Find out what this means for your skiing as it could be limiting your ski performance. Not inhibiting you from skiing but possibly leaving something on the tab...

Deb Armstrong and Tom Gellie answer questions from subscribers about skiing and ski improvement. - How to improve if you only ski 1-2 weeks a year? - Ski selection. What skis are best? - If you could only teach 3 things what would they be? - Beliefs you held but no longer do? - The inside knee and foot how important is it? - What informs you? - What do you think of the white pass turn? And more….....

This podcast chat with the smoothest Carving snowboarder on the plant Ryan Knapton, is a must for all skiers. Why? Because skiing and snowboarding have more similarities than differences IMO and sometimes the best lessons come from a source outside of your usual circle of information. Tune in and hear about Ryan’s journey to carving mastery, his discoveries about equipment, seeking knowledge outsi...

Tomass Marnics is back again on the podcast to catchup and discuss hip position in skiing. This is his most recent area of focus with his students. The goal being to help them discover the most powerful position to align the pelvis with the foot and the ski. This is interesting as many high level coaches around the world are focused on this very topic but coming at it from slightly different angle...

In the latest Big Picture Skiing Podcast episode Brent Amsbury joins us again to give some ski boot recommendations to those people with narrow or low volume feet. Brent explains that narrow feet are some of the trickiest types of feet to fit well in a pair of ski boots so we wanted to share some advice on what models of boots currently do a good job at solving this issue. Brent also shares his ex...

Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we sit down with the world-renowned Ted Ligety. Get an exclusive peek into the strategies and refinements he harnessed to dominate the Giant Slalom discipline for several illustrious years. This era coincided with significant changes in FIS regulations, altering ski radius and length to a larger format. Discover the precise adaptations Ted employed to...

What does it take to be one of the best gliders in the world? You will find out on the latest episode with 4x Olympian and former WC athlete Manny Osbourne-Paradis. I got to sit down with him in Quebec recently and chat about his amazing signed WC athlete helmet collection with the likes of Marcel Hirscher and Michaela Shiffrin, as well as recently completing his Level 4 Canadian Ski Instructor Ce...

Most skiers don’t take care of their own equipment. But learning how to, and why it will make a big difference to your enjoyment of skiing, is what this podcast is aimed at helping you discover. Tune in to find out that most brand new skis don’t come setup ideally for your specific sort of skiing goals. In fact Chris Hiller from Sidecut tuning says they probably ski 5/10 in their potential. So why...

Meet Demelza Clay. Heli ski guide, level 4 examiner, former demo team member, race coach, training manager and surf coach. This lady has lived and continues to live a fulfilled and high achieving life in the outdoor industry. You will hear some great advice, tips and ways in which you can also carve a path for yourself in the ski industry. A motivating and inspiring discussion we hope this one giv...