ALL MOUNTAIN TACTICS SKIING TIPS
Video Series 1

Chris Fellows, a two time member of the PSIA National Alpine Team, provides the same all mountain tactical advice he uses to prepare his students and athletes for the most challenging conditions and terrain any mountain can offer up.
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Interview with Chris Fellows and 3 Powder Skiing Tips

Airplane Turn video: Chris Fellows demonstrates "the airplane turn," often needed when skiing off-piste or in tricky situations.

Ski the Spine video: Chris Fellows demonstrates balance on uneven terrain as he "skis the spine."

Kick Turn video: Chris Fellows demonstrates how to use the "kick turn" to get in and around touch or unexpected terrain.

Anchor Your Line video: Chris Fellows anchors himself at the top of a hairy line to check out the terrain and spot his line.

Self Arrest video: Chris Fellows demonstrates the self arrest tactic, used for avoiding the treacherous "slide for life."

Extension in the bumps video: Chris Fellows demonstrates the extension of the legs in bumps.

TGIF video: Chris Fellows demonstrates how the tips go in first.

Ski the Slough video: Chris Fellows demonstrates how to ski the slough that sometimes accumulates on steep terrain or with spring conditions.

Carving Drill: Tuning Fork video: "Feel your skis' feedback," says instructor Chris Fellows.

Skiing Bumps video: Chris Fellows demonstrates techniques to skiing the bumps.

Need for Speed video: Chris Fellows demonstrates the "need for speed" when skiing deep or heavy snow.

Railroad Turns video: Chris Fellows demonstrates the Railroad Track drill, great for making the most of your sidecut.

. Hop Turns video: Chris Fellows demos the "hop turn," great for sticky snow conditions and uneven terrain.

Carving Skills video: Similar to the hop turn, the air carve allows skiers to stay active off-piste in touch conditions.

Imaginary chutes video: Chris Fellows demos using on-piste short-radius turns for max comfort and technique in off-piste terrain.