SPEED control through SNOW DISPLACEMENT - Not Just Technique

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In this episode, I sit down with Phil Smith, founder of Snoworks and one of the most forward-thinking coaches in skiing.

Phil shares a powerful shift in how we think about speed control — moving away from rigid technique and toward the idea of snow displacement. This single concept can change the way you approach steeps, bumps, and variable terrain.

We also talk about what it really means to become a versatile all-mountain skier. Phil’s ideas about skiing “open,” embracing the mountain, and letting go of overly measured technique offer a refreshing take — especially for those looking to move beyond the on-piste mindset.

Whether you’re a coach, instructor, or passionate skier, there’s plenty here to take back to the snow.

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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:09 Phil’s Early Skiing Journey
00:05:26 The Role of Dry Slopes
00:11:22 Influence of Snowboarding
00:12:53 Lessons from Teaching
00:19:54 Evolving Ski Instruction
00:34:56 Snow Displacement
00:41:17 Speed Control in Terrain
00:56:18 Intermediate Plateau
01:09:27 Open vs Closed Sports
01:13:39 From Technique to Output
01:21:44 Teaching Philosophy
01:30:20 Snoworks Overview
01:38:49 The Smith Family Legacy