Clendenin Ski Method:
Four Words for Great Skiing
The Clendenin Ski Method book and teaching methodology evolved purely from
survival. When I arrived back in Aspen fourteen years ago I was nearly run over by out
of control skiers on more than a few occasions on groomed runs. I realized if I were to
survive in this mountain paradise, I better get myself and students to the part of the
hill where only 20% of skiers go, off-piste. My background as a world champion freestyle
mogul skier didn't hurt my quest.
The next challenge was to develop a teaching system that was simple and functional for every level of skier and would allow students and instructors alike to utilize the same movements to safely ski the whole mountain.
As my hero and friend Jean Claude Killy once said: "the way to become a great athlete is to study them" made sense to me. I decided the Clendenin Ski Method would be modeled after the technique all great skiers in all disciplines have used forever.
The technique based on 4 words DRIFT, CENTER, TOUCH, and TIP and is
utilized by all accomplished Alpine, Telemark, Freestyle, and Extreme skiers as well as
our 5 and 85 year old students.
"A must-read for all Clendenin Ski Method students" - John Bersani, camper 2004, 2007 |
In the book we study and share in great detail, the enemy of all skiers, the dreaded stem turn. I call it the skierís flu. Once cured, most anyone, any age can safely learn to dance on the whole mountain.
While writing the book I shared drafts with old colleagues whom I humbly say endorse the book: Stein Eriksen, Jonny Mosely, Glen Plake and Aspen legend Cal Cantrel, I thank you.
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"John's technique through moguls is buttery smooth and efficient. "I have seen him develop The Clendenin Ski Method™ to help everyone else learn to ski effortlessly and he has it down pat. Go John. You the man!" Jonny Moseley, May 2005 |
“John has a way of explaining complex things in simple terms anyone can understand, using words that help people relate to concepts easier. “John can help any level skier.”
Stein Eriksen, April 2005 |
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