It’s time to apply the Relaxation/Rhythm/Challenge concept on the bumps. It’s important to begin your mogul workout on a run you are comfortable with, that is, one with small moguls or even an ungroomed run, depending on how experienced you are.
Relaxation
The goal is to ski the moguls as relaxed as you ski the groomed runs, despite the uneven terrain. To achieve this, you’ll need to reduce your speed and make sure your weight is right in the middle of your boot (not leaning forward on your shins or back on your calves), no matter what the terrain.
Rhythm
The key to skiing moguls is to keep up a regular cadence without worrying about what lies ahead. No matter how big the next mogul, be sure to maintain a steady rhythm. If you decide to change your trajectory, make sure you keep up your rhythm. It doesn’t matter what line you pick, so long as you tackle the terrain at a steady pace.
Challenge
The real challenge of moguls is maintaining a steady effort to turn your skis using your legs, despite the uneven terrain. When you approach a mogul or hole, keep your leg joints supple so they don’t hinder the effort your lower body needs to exert to make the turns. Absorb the moguls by turning, not by blocking the movement of your lower body.
My advice
Skiing moguls is much more fun when you tackle them properly. Why not drop by the MSA Snowsports School? We’ll be happy to help!
Remember, learning is half the fun!
JF Beaulieu
Director, MSA Snowsports School