Powder Floating
Deep powder days will transform from scary survival mode into the best skiing of your life.
Staying on top of deep snow by weighting both skis equally, sitting slightly back, and making wide, round turns.
Watch & Learn
Key Moments
Feet closer together, weight slightly back
Slow, deliberate turns — let the snow do the work
Both skis pressed down equally — no dominant foot
Rounder turns = more flotation = less effort
What It Should Feel Like
- ✓Like you're floating on a wave — the snow lifts you if you commit
- ✓Both legs working as one platform, not two separate skis
- ✓The turn happens slowly, then suddenly you're across the hill
Common Mistakes & Fixes
Weighting the downhill ski like on groomers
Equal weight — downhill bias sinks that ski in pow
Making quick, sharp turns
Slow down your turn initiation — wide arcs float better
Staying too upright
Slight back seat is correct in deep powder
Practice Drills
Flat snow bounce: on a gentle groomed slope, practice a deliberate up-down rhythm with both feet equally — builds the equal-weighting muscle memory
Eyes-closed rhythm: on a safe, gentle powder slope, briefly close your eyes during a turn — feel the floating sensation without visual distraction
Hip-width squeeze: imagine squeezing a ball between your knees throughout a powder run — keeps skis unified as one platform instead of two