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LESSON DURATION: Our lesson will be 2 hours long. Earlier in the day tends to be better to
avoid long lift line delays.
LOCATION: Lessons are held at
Lakeridge Ski Resort just 45
minutes from Toronto. I do not work for the resort so please do not contact the resort
for enquiries. Instead drop me an email at
bphilp@gmail.com.
COST: $100 no tax and
additional people can be added with no additional
costs --WOW!!
LESSON SCENARIOS:
I do not teach children under 10 years of age.
Chart below includes taxes.
| Scenario |
My Fees |
Resort Fees |
| 1 child (2 hours) |
$100 |
$116 |
| 2 children (2 hours) |
$100 |
$149 |
| 1 adult (2 hours) |
$100 |
$116 |
| 2 adults (2 hours) |
$100 |
$149 |
| 4 adults (2 hours) |
$100 (wow that's $50 per couple - what
a great double date idea) |
Resort won't do this format! |
AVAILABILITY:
Bookings are closed for the 2008/2009 season...
email me for 2009/2010!
BOOKINGS: Just email me (bphilp@gmail.com)
a date and time that works for you based on my availability and we can
confirm.
LESSON PLANS: Here's a taste of what we'll cover in
our lessons together. Depending on your current ability we'll start you
in one of the 3 steps and customize each lesson to optimize your skill
development.
Step1: This steps has a focus on stance and balance with skiis in a
wedge position. We'll cover use of ski lifts and develop ski turning by
knee and foot rotation.
Step2: In this step we'll match the skis and develop edging and pressure
control while also focusing on ski weighting / unweighting.
Step3: In this step we'll develop turn timing and co-ordination by
introducing pole use and focusing on full body bending and stretching.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I was professionally
certified by the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) in 1989 and
have taught special
needs students, beginners, and the elderly.
TIPS FOR A GREAT LESSON:
Dress in layers ...enjoying the cold weather is all about being
comfortable and remember there's no such thing as bad weather - just bad
clothing choices :)
When the temperature is less than -10C ensure ALL skin is covered and
consider multiple layers to keep warm - you can always take layers off.
Pack fruit, water and lip balm skiing will dehydrate your body and wind
burn will dry your lips quickly.
Sun glasses or tinted goggles for sunny days and clear lens glasses or
goggles are great on windy and/or overcast days.
Consider getting snow tires for your vehicle as driving in ski country
can be dangerous otherwise.
SHOPPING:
Here's a few references for spots where you can get good deals on gear
and services. The fall period around Halloween is a great time of year
to do a checkup on your equipment to make sure it will be ready for the
season. Also checkout the fall ski swaps and sales both at the stores and at the
resorts.
The Toronto Ski Show –
http://www.sportsmensshows.com/SkiShow/
Skiis & Bikes –
http://www.skiisandbiikes.com/
Mount Kirby Ski Shop –
http://www.mountkirbyskisandboards.com/
Canadian Ski Patrol Swaps -
http://www.skipatrol.on.ca/centralzone/
http://www.eBay.com
For info on ski gear check out
http://www.skicanadamag.com/
OFF SEASON:
During the months when skiing isn't possible consider taking up
activities that develop your legs, lungs and heart such as running,
cycling, hiking and swimming.
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