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Last week saw the 8th annual Warren
Smith Ski Academy summer performance coaching series held in
Saas Fee, Switzerland.
Amazing Snow
Despite Europe experiencing one of the hottest June's on record
Saas Fee (www.saas-fee.ch) provided exceptional skiing conditions
whilst other glacial ski areas struggled. Thanks to the northerly
aspect of the ski area and the dedication of the Saas Fee mountain
staff course participants skied from 8am till 2pm everyday.
 Great
Skiing Area
During the course each individual's personal performance was looked
at in the key areas of performance carving, steeps, moguls and freeride.
For the first time on a summer course skier cross was included in
the coaching, the permanent skier cross course at Saas Fee gave
skiers the chance to have a go at the this new and exciting form
of racing which also develops all areas of skiing technique.
Technique Improves
As with all elements of the course the individuals were able to
work at their own pace and progressively develop new skills. The
learning process was enhanced by regular video analysis that provided
each skier with a critical appraisal of their ski technique and
development throughout the week. With up to 6 hours per day on snow
all the skiers on the course developed their technique and will
enter the coming winter season better equipped to ski the whole
mountain.
 The
Wedding
A first this summer for the Academy courses was the addition of
a wedding during the course. Two course participants decided that
Saas-Fee was the ideal location to get hitched. The wedding was
a great success and all the course participants got involved, raising
there skis outside the church for the happy couple, Dean and Viv
Smith, to walk under. Lucky for the happy couple (and the drunken
course member) that the following day was a day off during the course!
ORDER THE DVD - All of the technique solutions practiced
on the Academy courses are available to own on the Ski
Academy - Lesson 1 DVD
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