Global Skiing

The Rookie Academy experience for both student and trainer is like no other experience in the world. Why? Because of a multitude of factors including the best trainers in the world working together, open minds, incredible New Zealand skiing and scenery, and above all an ethos that its about getting better at skiing above everything else. In this episode Tom Gellie chats with Rookie Academy Manager Harry McFadden and Rookies trainer Rupert Goldring about their experiences working with the Rookie Academy. Tom also shares why he loves working on the program and why you may consider this to be your next thing to do for your skiing. Be that as a student or perhaps as a lifetime goal to achieve being invited to work as a trainer with Rookies. https://www.rookieacademy.com/ to find out more.https://bigpictureskiing.com/ to take improving your skiing all year round from the comfort of your own home. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 levelIf he was to race Bode Miller and the WC again what are the top ski drills he would use to get himself technically ready.His thoughts on the recent Olympic Winter GamesHow his namesake drill has been misunderstood and what it really is meant forplus much moreThis conversation being recorded was a last minute decision so I apologise for the audio. But I think you will understand why I just had to record it. Sit back and enjoy listening to the Big Picture Skiing Podcast.LINKS:Erik Schlopy Real Estate: https://teamschlopy.com/Big Picture Skiing Online Ski School: https://bigpictureskiing.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Benji Alexander started skiing only a few years ago. And now he’s aiming to compete in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games! Intrigued? So was I. This is a fantastic listen as i think Benji highlights some seriously important points about the learning experience. What better than to come from someone who has been recently thrust into an accelerated learning pathway. Drinking from a Fire Hydrant is probably an easier thing to do. I hope we will all be cheering Benji on in a few months time at the Winter Olympics but as you’ll find out there is still many hurdles to go. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Demo team for any skiing nation is for many the pinnacle of your ski instructing career. A chosen member must showcase many skills outside of being an elite skier. Presentation skills, communication, ethics, organisational skills, time management the list goes on. In this episode of the Big Picture Skiing Podcast Tom and Sam sit down with PSIA Demo Team members Troy Walsh and Kevin Jordan to discuss their journey and what they did to ‘make the team’.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tom Gellie chats with Brent Amsbury about ski boots. Brent is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ski boots. Materials used and what characteristics come with these materials. Alignment setups for different athletes needs. Customising your boots to get the most out of your own skiing. Advice for skiers on where and how to start customising yourself. This interview is a must watch for anyone in the ski industry wanting to take their skiing game up a notch. You need a good pair of boots and they need to be tweaked to fit your Individual anatomy. Brent owns Park City Ski Boot in Parck city Utah. You can find his shop at www.parkcityskiboot.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deb Armstrong is perhaps the most enthusiastic ski coach I’ve ever met. You will gather this immediately when you watch her videos on YouTube. And I have to say she is not only a ski coach but an athlete who’s accomplished a Gold medal finish in the 1984 Winter Olympics. In this interview you will gleam insights from her around how she’s approaching this upcoming season differently, what motivates and drives her passion for skiing at the moment as well as discussions on equipment, technique and much more. I hope you enjoy this episode.Tom GellieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Richard Amacker is a Swiss Demo team member, former Freeride World Tour Competitor and ex Ski racer. He’s done it all. And his skiing speaks for itself. Powerful but fun and stylish. I knew there would be some great takeaways from talking with Richard as I believe part of Richards success in skiing is his ability to see the fun side of things and to always play with his skiing. I hope listeners get inspired to push their boundaries and play with some of the more varied drills and exercises found in skiing. Please check out Richards Instagram before listening or while listening to get a visual of the sorts of skills this talented guy can perform. And finally If you like the podcast and want to help support more free content like this please check out bigpictureskiing.com where you will find drills, exercises, theory, strength and mobility, equipment setup and more. Thanks Tom GellieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Want to know what an Olympic level Mogul skier is thinking about with his technique? Well you will find out in this insightful chat with Australian Olympic Team athlete James Matheson. I personally could have talked James’ ear off for another two hours asking him about how he thinks about mogul technique. And the great thing is james can explain it very well in his own way. So tune in and find out more about how these elite bump skiers can ski so controlled yet so fast.Big Picture Skiing Academy Info:https://bigpictureskiing.com/pages/immersion-programsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Warren Jobbitt is a legend within the ski industry and for good reason. His experience as well as thirst for knowledge and clear instruction is among the greatest I have come across. And if you watch any of his recent videos on YouTube you will see that at 50 years old he is skiing smoother and technically better than he ever has (his own words and I agree!). Tune and see what you can learn from Warren I think you will really enjoy it.Thanks Tom GellieAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode features Tim Cafe ex Olympian and former coach to WC ski phenom Alice Robinson. Why would you listen to this episode? For at least three reasons.Tim talks to us about binding placement and delta. Two things critical that most skiers do not consider and do not play with much. If you do you know how big a difference it can make. Tim has already been playing with his bindings on different skis this season.Tim has coached Alice Robinson right up until she made the World Cup. Hear some of his stories and insights into Alice’s Skiing. He even played with her binding position at times without her being aware. Why? Listen to find out.Tim takes nothing for granted. If someone says you shouldn’t do it this way he will test and experiment himself. Do the work to figure it out and make his own mind up about it. I hope that after this episode the listener feels more confident in doing some of this themselves and taking ownership of whatever it is they are trying to learn or master.I hope you enjoy this episod

Sbould you mPunt your bindings on the recommended factory line? What happens if you change the placement? Is there an ideal location for our bindings to be mounted every time?These questions and more are covered in the lates global skiing podcast episode. I interview Lou Rosenfeld a ski ship owner from Calgary but also a mechanical engineer who has been involved in research over the years on the effects on binding mount location on ski performance. I think every skier out there should be privy to this knowledge. I hope you enjoy the episode. I know it has helped me look into my ski setup further to test if there is a better place I can be skiing my skis from.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tomas Marnics has cut a niche for himself in the ski industry running his own ski camps based on his own findings as well as what he sees the best skiers in the world doing. He comes from the viewpoint of testing and comparing different ways to move on skis always with the goal of more power and alignment with the forces.Please check him out on instagram to see the great images and videos of his skiing. If you want to hear a different perspective on counter rotation Tomas gives great explanations based on looking at other sports and even animals as to why counter rotation is more of a result later in the turn and not something skiers should try and force into their skiing.I contacted Tomas because I see many similarities in the way he thinks about skiing and types of concepts he teaches to get his students skiing more fluidly and with greater power. We had a great discussion i hope you enjoy this long overdue episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c

This episode is not to be missed. Jurij Franko is an engineer and physicist heavily involved with the development of the first shaped skis from Elan. In this episode you will learn a lot about ski design principles, howAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Russ Wood three time member of the CSIA Demo Team catches up with Tom for a technical skiing chat. We get into topics such as tension, what is turning from the lower body, Russ's observations when looking at ski tracks,Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tom chats with Ultimate Skiing Author Ron LeMaster. Ron is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding the physics of skiing. He has been a technical advisor to the US ski team as well as a coach and instructorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tom and Paul have skied and trained together since 2008 when they were selected for the Aussie Demo Team. Paul is in my opiniion one of the most talented skiers and trainers ive ever had the chance to work with . He's bAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reilly McGlashan is back in a second interview recorded whilst he and Tom were coaching for the Rookie Academy 2017 Nz winter season. The two get chatting about the importance of boot alignment, setting measurable parameAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode with Heather Robilliard is a little bit of a special one. Heather is a colleague and friend of mine who has been apart of the skiing industry for over 25 years. Two years ago Heather was diagnosed with BreasAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bodie Shandro is the co-ordinator for backcountry camps and programs at Sun Peaks Resort, Canada. Bodie chats with Tom about the growing amount of people heading into the backcountry for its fresh snow and wild allure anAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy