Senior Skiers - Safety & Skills Workshop

$125.00
This safety & Skills Workshop is designed for skiers 55+ who are comfortable skiing to the bottom of the mountain. Offered: February 8th. Enhance safety, confidence, and enjoyment by understanding aging effects, learning adaptive techniques, and pacing smartly. A valid lift ticket/pass and equipment are not included, however, they are required to participate in the workshop.
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Designed for skiers 55+ who are comfortable skiing to the bottom of the mountain.

Welcome & Orientation:

Offered: February 8th

  • 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

Program participants are also eligible for a lunch discount at The Scramble.

Show your "Senior Skiers" voucher to redeem for $15.00.

  • Choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich, or 2 slices of pizza
  • Cup of soup
  • Fountain drink or bottled water

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

 All guests are required to have a valid RFID card with their name on it and a lift ticket loaded onto it to participate in a ski lesson.  If you need a lift ticket you may go to https://shop.ski-bigbear.com/daily-tickets to purchase.  If you need rental equipment you may go to https://shop.ski-bigbear.com/rentals. 

Description

Designed for skiers 55+ who are comfortable skiing to the bottom of the mountain.

Welcome & Orientation:

Offered: February 8th

  • 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

Program participants are also eligible for a lunch discount at The Scramble.

Show your "Senior Skiers" voucher to redeem for $15.00.

  • Choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich, or 2 slices of pizza
  • Cup of soup
  • Fountain drink or bottled water

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

 All guests are required to have a valid RFID card with their name on it and a lift ticket loaded onto it to participate in a ski lesson.  If you need a lift ticket you may go to https://shop.ski-bigbear.com/daily-tickets to purchase.  If you need rental equipment you may go to https://shop.ski-bigbear.com/rentals.