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Gearing up
Set yourself up for success
The right gear can make all the difference. Lets chat about what gear is going to best support the goals you have in mind. From skis and boots to goggles and helmet, I will help you get fitted up properly.
Mountain Biking Gear
Lets find the perfect bike and kit to have you setup for success on the trails, or training in the off season!
Kayaks
Whitewater kayaks have more and more diversity every year. Lets go over the differences together and find the one for your style.
Backpacking
The gear list for a first backpacking trip can be overwhelming. Lets go over essentials as well as some tips and tricks to get you going. We will also discuss permitting processes and Leave No Trace principles.
Improve Your Game with Remote Coaching
Receive top level instruction at a fraction of the price!
As an in person instructor for years, I realized that most people need to focus on a single aspect of their technique for each session of practice. This lends itself quite well to remote instruction. With a video displaying your current technique, I will pinpoint the most relevant body movement to improve upon. With a set of drills to practice, we will focus on this one skill. The drills will likely start on easy terrain, progress to more challenging terrain, and finally the movement will integrate back into the sports normal flow. An example would be improving weight transfer from ski to ski in short turns on a groomed blue slope. Then taking the new skill to more challenging terrain like chutes, moguls, rails, or jumps. Another instance is learning to lean a mountain bike over in a parking lot, then doing it on a dirt trail or banked turn. Continual evaluation is key in perfecting new techniques. As you improve, I will re-evaluate you in a new video! Show me your improved skills and lets set some new goals!
Sharing Media
Options for sharing videos include...
- Uploading to a google drive shared between us
- Screen Share on our Zoom call
- Emailing videos as attachment
- Sending through social media
- Uploading videos to a YouTube or Vimeo channel
Video style
Videos should be taken from a perspective that allows me to see clear body movements as they relate to sport performance. Varying the difficulty of terrain and showing yourself attempting maneuvers you hope to improve upon will give me a clear picture of our goal.
Go pro footage
Go pro footage can be useful for addressing choices in tactic, but are often limited in displaying the athletes body movements.
Goals
Part of the communication between us will be outlining a set of goals. Where are you currently in your sport, and where do you want to be? Goal setting is a continuous process achieved through collaboration. As goals are achieved, new goals can be assessed.
About cliffdroppington.com
My Mission
The Program
My Mission
My mission is to provide the highest quality outdoor sports education regardless of where you are in the world! I believe everyone should have access to knowledge and skills necessary to participate safely in outdoor sports.
About me
The Program
My Mission
I have been an outdoor professional for over 15 years. I am passionate about the benefit of outdoor sports on mental health and quality of life. I am dedicated to helping you reach your full potential because doing so helps me reach mine!
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The Program
The Program
The Program
I offer a wide range of programs for students of all ages and skill levels. Lessons include Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Telemark , Terrain Parks, Mountain biking, Whitewater kayaking, and Backpacking 101. Feel free to engage through the chat to ask any questions and I will respond promptly.
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