Ted Mahon: It's All Fancy Footwork
On this episode of Next Level Skiing, I speak with Ted Mahon, one of Colorado\u2019s most respected mountain athletes. He has an impressive 25 years of experience in skiing and mountaineering. During most of that time, he has worked as a ski instructor. He has also skied most of the country\u2019s highest mountains. On top of this, he has helped countless skiers reach their peak level of performance.
Join us for an interesting conversation about preparation, uphill clinics, and Ted\u2019s mountain experience.
Topics:
[02:44] Tips for kicking off your ski vacation on the right foot.
[06:05] Skiing with returning clients.
[07:45] Why it\u2019s important to show up with a basic level of fitness.
[08:35] What separates a great skier from a great bowl skier.
[11:33] Ted\u2019s uphill clinics and who attends them.
[13:46] Weekly social uphills at Buttermilk.
[15:10] The appeal of backcountry skiing.
[18:18] Easing people into backcountry skiing.
[20:35] How boots can affect your footwork and the effort you have to exert.
[23:12] Advanced uphill clinics and what they offer.
[29:41] Picking your peaks.
[32:15] Thinking back on the highlights of his career.
[34:10] Ted\u2019s parting advice to other skiers.
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