Willy Schaeffler

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By Willy Schaeffler

Vault

Willy Schaeffler

Articles From This Author

The compleat shortswinger

A master among the moguls

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

PERFECTING SKI POLE TECHNIQUE

FIRST OF TWO PARTS: A FAST SPRING INTO BETTER SHORTSWING

QUESTION: I'm planning to take a spring skiing vacation. What areas will be open after March 30, and what are the snow conditions at each?

QUESTION: At what point should a skier start using a pole to make his turns, and what is the right way to use a pole in long, sweeping turns and in short, linked turns?

QUESTION: I would like to go to the Olympics at Squaw Valley next year. Do I need to start thinking now about tickets and reservations?

QUESTION: This spring I would like to try touring. Have you any advice on clothing, food or safety?

QUESTION: Does the use of ski wax really make any difference to anyone who skis relatively slowly and always stays on well-packed trails?

QUESTION: How can I keep my skis from wandering during a schuss and chattering during turns on icy snow and steep hills?

QUESTION: Even though I am a regular skier, I am tired by midafternoon on the slopes. How can I keep up my energy?

QUESTION: What is the best way to use shortswing technique to keep me out of trouble when running through a series of big bumps or moguls?

QUESTION: Can Skiers with one-or two-week vacations find any low-cost travel-and-lodging package ski tours for this country and Europe?

QUESTION: Can you really "Wedeln" in deep powder and breakable crust or should you go back to rotation style in such difficult snow conditions?

QUESTION: Am I too old (47) to take up skiing? If not, what would you advise me to do about equipment and lessons?

QUESTION: As a beginner, I have trouble riding ski lifts. Is there a correct way to get on and stay on the various types of lifts?

THE NEW WAY TO SKI—Third Lesson: SWING TURNS AND 'WEDELN'

TRAVERSES AND BASIC TURNS

THE NEW WAY TO SKI

Willy Schaeffler

Articles From This Author

The compleat shortswinger

A master among the moguls

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

Ski Tip

PERFECTING SKI POLE TECHNIQUE

FIRST OF TWO PARTS: A FAST SPRING INTO BETTER SHORTSWING

QUESTION: I'm planning to take a spring skiing vacation. What areas will be open after March 30, and what are the snow conditions at each?

QUESTION: At what point should a skier start using a pole to make his turns, and what is the right way to use a pole in long, sweeping turns and in short, linked turns?

QUESTION: I would like to go to the Olympics at Squaw Valley next year. Do I need to start thinking now about tickets and reservations?

QUESTION: This spring I would like to try touring. Have you any advice on clothing, food or safety?

QUESTION: Does the use of ski wax really make any difference to anyone who skis relatively slowly and always stays on well-packed trails?

QUESTION: How can I keep my skis from wandering during a schuss and chattering during turns on icy snow and steep hills?

QUESTION: Even though I am a regular skier, I am tired by midafternoon on the slopes. How can I keep up my energy?

QUESTION: What is the best way to use shortswing technique to keep me out of trouble when running through a series of big bumps or moguls?

QUESTION: Can Skiers with one-or two-week vacations find any low-cost travel-and-lodging package ski tours for this country and Europe?

QUESTION: Can you really &quot;Wedeln&quot; in deep powder and breakable crust or should you go back to rotation style in such difficult snow conditions?

QUESTION: Am I too old (47) to take up skiing? If not, what would you advise me to do about equipment and lessons?

QUESTION: As a beginner, I have trouble riding ski lifts. Is there a correct way to get on and stay on the various types of lifts?

THE NEW WAY TO SKI—Third Lesson: SWING TURNS AND 'WEDELN'

TRAVERSES AND BASIC TURNS

THE NEW WAY TO SKI

QUESTION: Can you really "Wedeln" in deep powder and breakable crust or should you go back to rotation style in such difficult snow conditions?