i truly feel that english is very important, so I decided to write everything in english!(￣▽￣)
Yesterday, I lost my phone at iizuna resort…
It’s a long story, so i’ll save that for another day.
Today was the first day of my CSIA Level 1 course. I’d like to share some thoughts and summarize the key points I learned.
Our teaching focuses on helping students ski better, rather than telling them what they did wrong.
08:15 assemble at the ryoo ski park !
08:40 meeting. our instructor is Canadian and speaks French. My classmates are from Portugal, Taichung, New Zealand and the U.S !
09:30 teaching at the top of Ryuoo Mountain. The view was incredibly beautiful, and the weather was perfect today!
- The instructor showed us how to improve our skiing, starting from the basic position
11:50 lunch time ! lunch at Sora Terrace. very clear skies today, with a full view of the Kitashiga Highlands!
- instructor shared a story about nearly losing his life while skiing in powder… that’s really dangerous!
12:20 continue skiing ~
- the weather was so good that it didn’t snow at all, and it felt like sliding on ice…
14:30 course ended for today~ we focused on skiing today, and tomorrow we’ll shift our focus to teaching!
- our homework is to outline the teaching modules for different kids of age groups.
thoughts
learned a lot about body position. i really felt that my skiing was more structured, smoother, and much more comfortable than before!
the instructor wanted to send us the documents, so they created a whatsapp group. however! I don’t have my phone with me !
after the course ended today,i met a classmate from Portugal. he’s 50 years old and a father of three. he kindly sent me the documents by email and also shared stories about his family. such a warm father !
i took a taxi to ryuoo ski park today and wanted to do the same as yesterday, but all the taxi companies were fully booked ! so i wrote an email to the Portugal father , asking for a ride yesterday.
He said ‘no problem’! I really appreciate him!
dinner
yesterday i ate The “white hair” beef rice bowl tasted great, but it was only available until yesterday. I was lucky to get it ∠( ᐛ 」∠)＿
today i ate the “spicy tofu sukiyaki”! perfect meal !!
1. Carrying Skis & Poles (Walking)
- Skis base-to-base, edges out
- Poles together in one hand, tips behind
Purpose: safer, easier movement around the hill
2. Walking in Ski Boots
- Small steps
- Heel-to-toe movement
- Slight toe-out for stability
Purpose: better balance and confidence on snow
3. Chairlift Safety & Etiquette
Safety Bar
- Check and communicate before lowering
Seating
- Common setup: student – instructor – student – student
- The student on the far right will be assisted by the lift staff.
Children
- Never let a child ride alone
- Ask nearby instructors for support if needed
Purpose: group safety and responsibility
4. Resort Map Awareness
- Identify lifts, runs, meeting points
- Know where you are and where you’re going
Purpose: terrain awareness and independence
5. Proper Pole Grip
- Hand enters strap from underneath
- Relaxed grip, strap carries weight
Purpose: efficiency and safety in falls
6. Stance Width Awareness
- Narrow: powder, short turns
- Hip-width: neutral and balanced
- Wide: skating and propulsion
Purpose: stance as a performance tool
7. Three-Joint Medium Flexion
- Ankles
- Knees
- Hips
Maintain athletic, medium flex
Purpose: balance and terrain absorption
8. Poles for Balance Drills
- Poles held horizontally or arrow-shaped forward
Purpose: focus on body balance, not pole support
9. Instructor Position While Skiing
- Instructor skis at the back of the group
Purpose: observation and group control
10. Stopping at Intersections
- Stop at trail junctions
- Regroup before continuing
Purpose: safety and flow management
11. Balance & Center of Mass Game
- Students stand still, eyes closed
- Light pushes from different directions
Purpose: awareness of balance and alignment
12. Track Following
- Students follow existing tracks or instructor line
Purpose: visual understanding of turns and line choice