The Keffalos Boys Ski
There used to be a day when I could display my kid’s artwork on the fridge with a magnet. Tempra paint and macaroni art is a thing of the past in my house. These days the website is the fridge and the artwork is ski movies. Here is the latest from Joey. He pulled together […]
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My name is Joey Aist. I am 16 years old from Anchorage, Alaska. I love skiing, and I ski as much as I can. I want to grow as a skier and be able to take my skiing to the next level. Momentum Ski Camps is the place I want to go to acheive that […]
Alyeska Headwall Opens!
April 4, 2015, Alyeska had enough snow to open both the Headwall and the Glacier Bowl. These two areas are only accesable via hiking and haven’t been open on the same day in years. Alyeska has been getting new snow for a couple weeks, and is able to build Banked Slalom Course, and a Jump […]
Choosing a Ski School
SKI SCHOOLS You know how to pick the perfect mountain to shred, but you may not know what to look for in a great ski school. The following tips will help you know what to look for. Low student/instructor ratio. 1:4 is ideal for 4-6 year olds, and 1:6 for older kids. Instructors certified through […]
Ski Trainers
SKI TRAINERS What is it? How do you use it? Notes Harnesses A chest harness with 2 detachable leashes Parent skis behind the child holding the leashes to guide the skier. Tends to encourage kids to lean back and ski fast—many ski instructors discourage their use EdgieWedgies A strip of rubber that connects the […]
Nordic or Alpine? That is the Question.
Both are awesome sports! Generally kids have an easier time starting with nordic then moving to alpine. Nordic skiing has two techniques–skate or classic. Skate skiing is technically more difficult and involves more coordination than classic skiing. Most nordic clubs start out the kids on classic skis. Nordic skiing is also cheap and very accessible […]
Is Your Kid Ready to Hit the Slopes?
Able to follow simple directions? Strong enough to wear 5 or so pounds of ski gear? Excited to learn to ski? Able to demonstrate balance? Able to handle cold temperatures? Most kids are ready to start lessons around 5 years for alpine and a bit younger for nordic. Tips for success from moms who have […]