Senior Skiers - Safety & Skills Workshop
Enhance safety, confidence, and enjoyment by understanding aging effects, learning adaptive techniques, and pacing smartly.
Reserve Your Spot
Buy OnlineDesigned for skiers 55+
Sessions Offered: February 8
Cost Per Session: $125
Participants must feel comfortable skiing to the bottom of the mountain
Welcome & Orientation:
- Introductions: Participants, coaches, guest speaker
- Overview: Schedule, goals, safety guidelines
- Icebreaker: "Your favorite ski memory"
- Purpose: Ski smart, ski strong, ski longer
Understanding the Aging Athlete:
- Led by: PSIA-Certified Instructor (and retired Oral Surgeon)
- Objective: Explore how aging affects skiing ability, reaction, and safety
- Balance, strength, and recovery time changes
- Joint health, flexibility, fall prevention awareness
- Common medical considerations for senior skiers
- Hydration, nutrition, and pacing importance
- Proper warm up and cool down techniques
On Snow Session: Safety First Skiing Skills
- Led by: PSIA-Certified Instructor
- Adjust stance and posture for stability
- Manage speed through turn shape and pacing
- Use terrain for rest and control
- Safe stopping and merging
- Recognize fatigue cues early
Midday Break & Social Lunch
- Emphasis on hydration, good nutrition, and informal Q&A
On Snow Session: Confidence & Control
- Terrain choice for comfort and safety
- Pacing strategies for sustainable skiing
- Visibility and awareness in varied light
- Chairlift comfort and safety tips
- Confidence drills and recovery from slips
Wrap Up & Reflection
- Review key safety and pacing takeaways
- Discuss daily habits for balance and strength
- Introduce ongoing PSIA programs and senior ski groups
- Q&A
