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I really enjoy teaching people how to ski

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CowboySkibop
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Last week I went skiing with one of my homies who already knew how to ski but is new to park, taught him how to do 180s and he caught on in no time, it was a lot of fun.

then yesterday I was skiing with my sister and started to teach her how to do rails.

Gonna take my GF and her nephews out to ski soon too

idk its just fun to show people how to ski, whether its in the park or just skiing in general... maybe I should look for an opening at the ski school at my local, sounds a lot more fun and rewarding than being a liftie
Jan 12 2021 5:57PM
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DominatorJacques
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CrunnchyVanManLast week I went skiing with one of my homies who already knew how to ski but is new to park, taught him how to do 180s and he caught on in no time, it was a lot of fun.

then yesterday I was skiing with my sister and started to teach her how to do rails.

Gonna take my GF and her nephews out to ski soon too

idk its just fun to show people how to ski, whether its in the park or just skiing in general... maybe I should look for an opening at the ski school at my local, sounds a lot more fun and rewarding than being a liftie


If you want to keep your girlfriend, don't try to teach her! Let someone else do that!
Jan 12 2021 6:07PM
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CowboySkibop
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DominatorJacquesIf you want to keep your girlfriend, don't try to teach her! Let someone else do that!


good 2 kno haha
Jan 12 2021 6:16PM
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DominatorJacques
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CrunnchyVanMangood 2 kno haha

9 out of 10 times not good, but you could be the 1! Be cautious.
Jan 12 2021 6:34PM
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CowboySkibop
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DominatorJacques9 out of 10 times not good, but you could be the 1! Be cautious.


Fair, she does know how to ski so I don’t gotta stress much about that, but her nephews should b fun to teach tho
Jan 12 2021 6:56PM
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DominatorJacques
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CrunnchyVanManFair, she does know how to ski so I don’t gotta stress much about that, but her nephews should b fun to teach tho


Yea, it's great to give folks pointers, and see them improve.
I can't tell my lady "S" or I'm "F"ed for days!


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/865044/Lovely-crash

**This post was edited on Jan 12th 2021 at 7:05:53pm
Jan 12 2021 7:05PM
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dshiland
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Being a instructors and fun especially with little kids, they are pretty indestructible and love doing side hits even if you just do 180s and can teach them that's awesome and they'll love you. I used to have kids coming up to me saying what's up when they were skiing with their parents or siblings not in a lesson and they were stoked to see me. For sure gratifying. Sharing our passion and passing that on is awesome. Just my 0.02 on the GF thing me and my ex (when we were dating) went out west had a great trip but we hit targhee and I took her down some blues and she refused was crying bc it was too steep and walked down...lol just kept it easy and stay with in her comfort zone. It's a blast but at the same time your laps and tempo will be interrupted
Jan 12 2021 7:15PM
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CowboySkibop
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dshilandBeing a instructors and fun especially with little kids, they are pretty indestructible and love doing side hits even if you just do 180s and can teach them that's awesome and they'll love you. I used to have kids coming up to me saying what's up when they were skiing with their parents or siblings not in a lesson and they were stoked to see me. For sure gratifying. Sharing our passion and passing that on is awesome. Just my 0.02 on the GF thing me and my ex (when we were dating) went out west had a great trip but we hit targhee and I took her down some blues and she refused was crying bc it was too steep and walked down...lol just kept it easy and stay with in her comfort zone. It's a blast but at the same time your laps and tempo will be interrupted


Solid, I'm not too big of a stickler when it comes to skiing with people, I dont mind takin it easy and cruising greens
Jan 12 2021 7:21PM
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Young_patty
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That’s good OP, we need more instructors like you who don’t just do it for the ego boost and actually like teaching!
Jan 12 2021 9:01PM
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DominatorJacques
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CrunnchyVanManSolid, I'm not too big of a stickler when it comes to skiing with people, I dont mind takin it easy and cruising greens

If one can't have fun on a mellow pitch, then I feel sorry for them.
Jan 12 2021 9:23PM
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DesertStix
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I 100% feel this way. I’d love to be an instructor if I had the time.
Jan 13 2021 12:47AM
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gorbdawggybrent
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DominatorJacquesIf you want to keep your girlfriend, don't try to teach her! Let someone else do that!

My mom was getting taught how to ski from my dad right when they got married and my grandma saw and took my mom to teach her herself because she didn’t want them to get a divorce
Jan 13 2021 1:59AM
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CowboySkibop
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DominatorJacquesIf one can't have fun on a mellow pitch, then I feel sorry for them.


Facts man, ski creative for life, one would be surprised at how much you can have a good time on greens
Jan 13 2021 2:04AM
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SlitherySnake
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CrunnchyVanManFacts man, ski creative for life, one would be surprised at how much you can have a good time on greens


And this is why I need to get some decent skis that actually flex lol. Love messing around on groomers, but the experience is definitely enhanced with a nice playful ski to butter around on and press all over the place
Jan 13 2021 2:21AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Love spreading the stoke and relaxing people when teaching. Can be frustrating at times, but when you spread the stoke - it’s worth it!
Jan 13 2021 4:27AM
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Trifes
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CrunnchyVanManLast week I went skiing with one of my homies who already knew how to ski but is new to park, taught him how to do 180s and he caught on in no time, it was a lot of fun.

then yesterday I was skiing with my sister and started to teach her how to do rails.

Gonna take my GF and her nephews out to ski soon too

idk its just fun to show people how to ski, whether its in the park or just skiing in general... maybe I should look for an opening at the ski school at my local, sounds a lot more fun and rewarding than being a liftie


yeah dude thats the same reason i've started my venture... it's just rewarding to see the to be teached reaction upon learning something they didn't think of being able to do.

simply great
Jan 13 2021 4:57AM
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Skiamon
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I teach at nordic valley, and its just something else seeing kids progress, if you like teaching, post an ad on facebook and do some private lessons!
Jan 13 2021 3:14PM
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DominatorJacques
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SkiamonI teach at nordic valley, and its just something else seeing kids progress, if you like teaching, post an ad on facebook and do some private lessons!


At some places, you need to keep that a secret, or they can bust you. Be cautious about advertising.
Jan 13 2021 5:19PM
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DesertStix
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This is the age old argument that ice rinks get involved with too. How are you going to tell me I can’t pay for entrance to your facility with someone I know and give them pointers?
DominatorJacquesAt some places, you need to keep that a secret, or they can bust you. Be cautious about advertising.
Jan 13 2021 5:46PM
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CowboySkibop
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DominatorJacquesAt some places, you need to keep that a secret, or they can bust you. Be cautious about advertising.


Yea, I already work at my local hill and am friends with most of the instructors, might just be way easier to just get in with them
Jan 13 2021 5:48PM
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DominatorJacques
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DesertStixThis is the age old argument that ice rinks get involved with too. How are you going to tell me I can’t pay for entrance to your facility with someone I know and give them pointers?

You can, just not for hire. In other words, you can't be getting paid.
If you are, make sure it's all secret!
Jan 13 2021 7:17PM
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DesertStix
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I’ve seen people get thrown out of hockey pick up games for “coaching” friends. Glad to see it hasn’t invaded PNW skiing.
DominatorJacquesYou can, just not for hire. In other words, you can't be getting paid.
If you are, make sure it's all secret!
Jan 13 2021 7:19PM
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Skiing247
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teaching people is very septic
Jan 13 2021 11:06PM
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katrina
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It's the only way to relive that the feeling of satisfaction you get when you first learn something yourself. The stoke is contagious. The older I get and the more injured I've gotten the more I've learned to appreciate this feeling.
Jan 14 2021 10:53PM
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