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Show Wednesday, February 4, 1976 Page 7 Tales Iwith Craig AKschul " (Modal V) by Steve Erickson Park West Touring School Although there are many thoughts, after a month of this fine May weather of getting out the old two wheeler, skateboard, hiking boots, tennis shoes, bare feet, cut offs, tennis racquet, blow up the rubber rafts, patch the kayaks, pie-out the fishing pole, be naked, swim, lie in the sun, stop! Please ! No more bad vibes for winter. The ground hog saw that old shadow, (thanks to the sun) its only February and anyone in Utah knows winter is just about to bring another three months of that light, dry, and remarkable nontiring Utah snow. January (although its over) is really the time to learn how to ski powder with the most finesse. Thanks to that old January sun you can find any condition you desire and probably many you won't desire, but those conditions are the best teachers and the, most critical judges of your balance and technique. Skiing up the south slopes provides an excellent ex-cellent hard surface for climbing and with a thin coat of klister you can easily apply in a short time to the:ridge of your choice with no real problem of that fine powder ahead sticking to your skis. ; ' 'T; Careful observation of your location, direction and vegetation can lead you to the good stuff even after a month of sunny weather.' I skied good powder, yesterday iny the-r Norih , facing,. AsDens in Red Pine Oafyofi MoSskfi mttm uH complain asidng as there iTpdw deirertlie tt' ' On the other hand those who have mastered the powder or would like , to become more proficient at skiing through those tight trees should be spending there Januaries looking for that heavenly hard unbreakable morning crust, wonderful windpacked marvelous mash potatos, sensational slush, beautiful breakable crust and my favorite any combination of the above thrown together in some unorderly fashion to throw you ; merrily on your face at any given moment. '' Probably' the most important factor In any Endeavor is the attitude of the participant. With a smile on your face and a slight gritting of the teeth along with finding your balance on one ski at a time any conditions will allow at least two turns before stopping you dead in your tracks. Relaxation would be another key for any skier under any condition . Balance can not be obtained without it. In order to remain in control of the skis at all times one must stay in balahce. Learning how to apply the appropriate pressure to one ski at a time would be the next item to learn. Skiing in a track, in the crud, in the powder or even on the heavy-weights (Alpine skis) an independent leg action is a must. A ski turns by the bowing action (reverse-camber) (reverse-camber) of the ski when weight and ski, edge angle, is applied. Depending on the edge-ski angle and where and how you apply the pressure to the ski will determine what kind of turn you'll make. Pressure quickly to the front of the ski will produce a short radius turn, slowly applying pressure to the rear of the ski will give you a long-radius turn. When first learning to ski in the soft stuff start out in a narrow wedge position. This enables you to change direction simply by putting all your weight (applying pressure) to one ski or the other, letting the ski find its natural arc, through the snow. As you find your balance you will be able to apply more forceful pressure down on your skies make quicker and quicker turns. As soon as you acquire a feeling for this little maneuver you should proceed to the telemark. The telemark is without a doubt the finest and most usuable turn known to man. The basic idea of the telemark is still the same. Relaxing, finding your balance and applying pressure to one ski at a time. Forward and aft stability, better use of its dependent leg action and under .certain conditions the fact that the rear ski follows in the track of the lead foot, are a few of the advantages of the telemark position. It should be remembered that the telemark is the position; it can be used in straight running as well as in turning. With a few of these basic ideas in mind, a few more Januaries as beautiful as this last one. And a little more time spent on our heads out trying to ,turn and ski in air those fantastically nasty conditions, we should all be out turning our way through the rest of the winter. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 Gold ; Jim Tedford Mike Will et Ralph Morrison SILVER BobBrody Peter Papincan Jan Peterson ' Jak Helin . . Michael Miniat Tom Tydeman Peter Wilczynski Dale Amerine ; Warner Lewis Larry Elkin Larry Hawes Mike Kennedy . Steve Morgan ', Donald Beall Ron Stark Jim Totora Dan Olshefsi Jim Lanford ' Bob Leclercq Bronze Steve Ettinger Kelly Bergin Marlen Jarosz v Axel Flinders Rick Klaud Art Newman John Najar Jeff Bala ban Phil Aurit Dave Tompkins Mike Cummingsi Carol Freeman Debra Antrim Jehn Cleveland- JBaiipy Rafter ThoffiasMetJer Charles Rogers Carolyn Hall Michael Henry Ron Tracy Carl Schweintz Leslie Miller Michael Jimenez Eric Laruusson John Vandenburgh Lynn King Dorane King Tim Thomas Vicki Klitsch Alex 'Morrison Mike Kiger Tom Distad Sal Maggio John Bower Raymond D. Kravik SATURDAY, JAN. 31 Gold Robin Locke . Ralph Morrison . ' Mike Willet Ken McCleod Doug McCleod Silver Charles Rodgers Jeff Balabin Rolf Sandberg Jan Peterson Donald Beall John Montgomery Harry Reed John Hajovkovich Howard Schatz Terry Randall PI. urit Jeff bv i ' Pat Nornt Clay Groesbeck Jeff McGilivery Cliff Christensen Dick Beaufait Steve Morgan Bob Leclergg Peter Wilcznski Dan Olshefski George Story ' John Crane Jim Totora Jim Langford Bob Brody ' Richard Eaccobaci . Allen Williams Beverly Ross Bronze John Nelson Charles Veith ' Dan Martisus Pete Najar John Najar Bonnie Peretti Andrea Peterson v art trr; Richard Sternberg Russel Johnson Duane Dobrotin Bob Rayfield Paul Mawhinney ' " Skip Jacobsen Leigh Terry Dave Tompkins . Alex Morrison Ron Whaley George Story Vicki Klitsch Fred Frye Jerry Perreti Dave Krajeski Kathy Wilking Lisa Eccles Spencer Eccles Bob Wilbur Winter Olympics Schedule Feb. 4 - Opening Ceremony. Feb. 15 - Closing Ceremony. Feb. 5 - Down Hill - Men. , Feb. 10 - Cross Country - Women 100 KM. Feb. 8 - Down Hill - Women. Feb. 7 - Jumping - 70 M. Feb. 15 - Jumping - 90 M. Feb. 6 - Speed Skating - Women 500 M. Feb. 12 Speed Skating, Men 1000 M. Feb. 13 - Speed Skating -Men 1500 M. Feb. 14 - Speed Skating -Men 10,000 M. Feb. 9 - Figure Skating -Men Short Program. Feb. 11 - Figure Skating - Women Short Program. ; r . Feb. 11 - Figure Skating - Men Free. Feb. 13 - Figure Skating Women, Free. Feb. 5-14 - Ice Hockey - Season Ticket - Group A. ... - . :. . . Feb. 5-14 - Ice Hockey - Individual Games -Group B. Have you ever had the urge to write nasty letters to make your single voice heard with the "Big Folks" who run things? I always have the urge, but seldom do it. '" The other day I did.it, and I thought you'd enjoy seeing "carbon copies." Here are, some of the letters I wrote on your behalf: Mr. Harry Kaiser Publisher Skiing Magazine Dear Har: I don't know how to tell you this, but. did you ever notice your magazine's covers look the same every issue? There's always some jerko flying through the air upside down ...or busting the deep and bottomless powder. I can't identify with those people. On behalf of all the "perennial intermediates" out there is "Skiland" who consider your monthly efforts our Bible, can't you make one of US coverboys or covergirls for a change? How about a cover picture of one of us flopped precariously upside down in a snowbank or cursing as we try to untangle our skis? Or, waiting in an interminable in-terminable liftline or cafeteria maze? , Har ...let's get down to reality, huh? That's what skiings all about. . Many thanks, . ' Cordially, Craig v Mr. Gerald Ford . VThe Oval Chairlift , , .; Washington, D.C. Dear Jerry: , You're beginning to bore me. I have heard every description about your style and form. I know you are " a strong recreational skier who seldom remembers to plant his pole." , I'm bored, too, with Susan's romance with thee ski patrolmanThat's not their job, man. And, if I read one more non-skiing news reporter's description of skiing ("sliding on two long boards down the steepest mountain we ever saw ..."and "they have to be crazy ...") I'm Jbftig to"lose my Wheaties.r hr J&h$.jffis$y0WeWn$ wonders; for the skiing economy, it s aoout tne rest or me country Your friend, ' Craig And, one more ..." Mr. Ralph Des Roches Executive Director , . Ski Industries of America Dear Doc: v What is it with ski biz anyway? The ski shops order their merchandise at the spring trade show and come Thanksgiving, everything is always (every year) "still on order" or "due any day not" or "not umpacked yet." I want to know why it takes all summer to ship merchandise? ; I want to know why you have a "Get Ready to Ski Week" when nothing is ever ready to get ready with? : And, I want to know why ski technology lags so far behind any other part of our life that we still have to stand on platforms like topless dancers and gyrate until the wax or foam settles in our boots? WHY? Why? And, further more, the cost of ski clothes, skis, bindings and all that stuff is just plain highway robbery today. You tell all your ski shops and manufacturers, that on behalf of 'all of us out here in Snowville, we're going to rebel. We're going to use our old 200's until they damn well croak. ' A former friend, Craig . Advertising Manager Rossignol Skis Somewhere in France Monsieur: I don't give a rotten snowflake if the World Cup, Olympic Games, World Pro Skiing and National Freestyle Championships were won on Rossignol skis or barrel staves. Your ads scare me. What I want to know is did the stockbroker down the hall learn to ski better on Rossi's "Smash" and did he like them? Did the woman who lives next door have fun on her Rossi "Freestyles" and could she handle them? She skis as poorly as I do, you see.. Why don't you pose the stockbroker, the woman next door, my wife Peggi (she skis on "Stratos" ... sort of) and even our dumb dog ' (who dodges the poles in the back seat) for your next ad? We are the REAL Rossignol Ski Team ...the ONE THAT COUNTS! Your friendly counselor, Craig.: . ;. ... ...... ( Ms. Barbara Alley Fashion Editor Skiing Magazine - Hi, Super: Remember? We used to be friends. You used to tell me all about the latest fashions and there were always those models on the stage at the Ski Show who would show me the latest "super" outfits. And, you'd laugh and tell me to buy the next size up. Now, I read your spreads in SKIING and I cry. Look, you lovely lady of fashion, we just don't look like these people you choose as models. If you crammed me into those one piece goodies or the flashy new outfits somebody would call a patrolman (any with my luck, he'd be out snowing a President's daughter). , Why can't you show us as we really look? Get us fatsos and the lanky characters and the not-so-beautiful Jadykiersitpgether andjpose; jus. 0 Huh? I'll just bet that every woman on the slopes would love to see a picture of a female model with at least ONE hair out of place. Just once. Barb, baby, come through for us. Dump the Vogue bit and send your photographer to the "real world.',' Keep your SKI TIPS up,v Craig , firisfopfier Waurant 1 192 1'ark U, niu , I'ark i ilY i'Mmv hi thv Ski trva t'tir Kismnlions, Cull ht't-VMH) The Most Elegant CONTINENTAL CUISINE ' LIQUOR AND WINE STORE ON PREMISES BANQUET AND RECEPTION FACILITIES FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM THE RESTAURANT Open Every Night 5:oo p.m. - 1 1 :00 p.m. Your hosts: AH and Jennifer Manteghi JCatrBtuItng mtb Jlarlierino, . JSerfrices for . JFraiurtttn . 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