‘Powder, Moguls, Steeps, Trees, Carving, Alpine Racing, Terrain Park, Backcountry, Survival, Avalanche, First Aid, Culture, Adventure...
Section 8 Snowsport Institute is Canada's elite ski and snowboard training company offering comprehensive ski instructor training, snowboard instructor training and mountain leadership courses on Canada's powdery west coast.
Section 8 also runs performance clinics, free-ride camps and other ski and snowboard adventures around the world.’
All Lessons by Section 8 Snowsport Institute
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2 minSports lesson2 CQ
Nobody likes falling down while skiing, and poles can definitely help you stay upright—if you know proper pole technique. Learn when to plant those poles!
Nobody likes falling down while skiing, and poles can definitely help you stay upright—if you know proper pole technique. Learn when to plant those poles!
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2 minSports lesson2 CQ
The javelin ski drill will improve your ski turns. By keeping your core stable and only moving your legs, your steering will remain tight and in control.
The javelin ski drill will improve your ski turns. By keeping your core stable and only moving your legs, your steering will remain tight and in control.
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1 minSports lesson1 CQ
The steepest ski slopes may seem unreachable, but once you master the Speiss ski drill, you’ll have the skills to ski every part of the mountain!
The steepest ski slopes may seem unreachable, but once you master the Speiss ski drill, you’ll have the skills to ski every part of the mountain!
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2 minSports lesson2 CQ
Do you know how to ski moguls? If you know how to ride a bike, you are actually more than halfway there. Learn proper technique for skiing bumps.
Do you know how to ski moguls? If you know how to ride a bike, you are actually more than halfway there. Learn proper technique for skiing bumps.
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1 minFREESports lessonFree1 CQ
Having trouble getting your skis to grip the snow properly when turning? Learn how to address this body stance issue, and steer expertly through turns.
Having trouble getting your skis to grip the snow properly when turning? Learn how to address this body stance issue, and steer expertly through turns.
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2 minSnowboarding lesson2 CQ
Looking for an aerial snowboard trick that combines 180s and carving? Master the basics before increasing difficulty and changing the turn direction or edge.
Looking for an aerial snowboard trick that combines 180s and carving? Master the basics before increasing difficulty and changing the turn direction or edge.
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2 minSnowboarding lesson2 CQ
Want to learn how to jib on a snowboard? Before you dominate the half pipes and rails, learn how to stabilize yourself and practice maneuvers on flat ground.
Want to learn how to jib on a snowboard? Before you dominate the half pipes and rails, learn how to stabilize yourself and practice maneuvers on flat ground.
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2 minSnowboarding lesson2 CQ
Want more control through turns? Learn how to impact your snowboard with your knees and feet, giving you more edge angle and tighter steering.
Want more control through turns? Learn how to impact your snowboard with your knees and feet, giving you more edge angle and tighter steering.
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1 minFREESnowboarding lessonFree1 CQ
Short radius open turns rapidly build intense speed; learn how to stay in control with this stable upper body snowboard tip from Section 8 Snowsport Institute.
Short radius open turns rapidly build intense speed; learn how to stay in control with this stable upper body snowboard tip from Section 8 Snowsport Institute.
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1 minFREESports lessonFree1 CQ
Skiing the trees is only dangerous if you don’t practice safe procedures. Learn three tips to make skiing through wooded terrain safer and less intimidating!
Skiing the trees is only dangerous if you don’t practice safe procedures. Learn three tips to make skiing through wooded terrain safer and less intimidating!