Frequently Asked Questions

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To improve experience in the outdoors for all demographics by increasing skill, competence, and awareness in outdoor sports.

The product is skill development in Skiing, Mountain biking, Kayaking, and Backpacking. 

When I was 14-17 I ski instructed in Maryland. At  19, I started training in the Adventure Sports Institute  also in Maryland. There I learned skills in leadership, group dynamics,  outdoor program planning, and backcountry living skills. I also learned technical instruction for whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, cross country skiing, telemark skiing, and alpine skiing. These instruction courses progressed into rescue courses like swift water rescue, vertical rock rescue, wilderness survival, search and rescue,  and wilderness first responder. I have spent thousands of hours instructing and guiding individuals in the outdoors with the focus on improving technical abilities and comfortable awareness. I am a fully certified ski instructor for alpine with freestyle accreditations. I also have a telemark and cross country certification. I have been certified as an ACA whitewater kayak instructor and taught many lessons from beginner to expert. This included teaching many people how to roll. I have also been a whitewater videographer, raft guide, mountain bike instructor, and a trampoline coach focused on freestyle skiing development. All of these experiences come into play when advising people in the outdoors and choosing how to strengthen their skill sets.

We will discuss the current experiences you are having in the outdoors. If there are specific areas of desired improvement, we will outline exactly what needs to change in these areas. After reviewing at least two videos of your skiing, biking, or kayaking (one of very comfortable terrain, and one of you at the limit of your comfort zone)  I will provide a detailed and specific assessment of body mechanics, tactic , equipment choice, equipment use, comfortability on terrain, line selection, and overall outcome. This will then be directed toward ideals in each category with a comprehensive training plan outlining tactical changes as well as multiple drills for skill development.

Yes. Proper gear selection is important and can be an overwhelming aspect of outdoor sports. I can help you sift through the world of  mountain bikes from gravel to downhill or skis from carving to powder. 

Yes. I have been maintaining equipment for years and will gladly give advice on technique for tuning and maintaining skis, mountain bikes, and kayaks.

The initial goal setting meeting should take around 30 minutes. I will have you tell me about your current level and experiences in your sport, then outline where you want to be. Generally, these goals are broad. 

Some examples include:

"I want to ski a black diamond." - this applies to skiing or biking, "I want to do a 360 on my skis." or

"I want to run a higher class section of river."

It could also be as simple as "I want to pack my own backpack and do an overnight in the outdoors."

After a goal is established, I will need to see some video of you practicing your sport. This needs to be secondhand video, not go pro footage. Body cam footage is a good supplement, but does not allow me to assess biomechanics effectively. Then I will spend a few hours curating a training plan. We will then have a video conference detailing how to put it into practice. This communication will likely take at least an hour to discuss proper execution of drills through terrain selection, equipment choice, static exercises, and transfer from other life passions.

Initial Consultation is FREE! Lets chat!

I also offer a money back guarantee.  If you don't see improvement or find my coaching helpful, your payments will be returned.

Check out the Pricing page for more price info.

The nature of this business is to be remotely sustainable. I want to be able to help people from all over the world enjoy the outdoors in comfort and confidence. I will not be available in person. I can be available for voice or video calls during practice time. I will help guide you through the experience in real time.

Cherath90@Gmail.com