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Robin Barnes

Professional Ski Instructors of America National Alpine Team member Robin Barnes has been teaching skiing since 1990. In her pursuit of powder, she enjoys two winters each year: one in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., the other in Portillo, Chile.

Latest Articles

  • Skills

    How to Make Parallel Turns

    78 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

    Parallel turns are the next step after wedge turns and allow you to ski steeper terrain. Learn how to make parallel turns.

  • Skills

    How to Ski Powder

    115 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

    If you've dreamt of carving turns down pristine, powder-filled slopes, this article and video will give you tips to get you started.

  • Skills

    3 Ways to Get Up After Falling on Skis

    33 reviews with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars

    Everyone who skis falls at some point. Here are three easy ways to get up off the snow so you can get moving again.

  • Skills

    How to Ski

    88 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    Learn to ski with these basic tips for beginners, including walking uphill on skis, gliding downhill, controlling your speed and linking turns.

  • Skills

    How to Ski Moguls

    82 reviews with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars

    A whole slope of moguls can be a daunting sight. This article and video offer tips to help you navigate through the bumps.

  • Skills

    How to Ski Steeps

    87 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    Steep slopes can be fun or frightening. This article and video will help you develop the skills you need to navigate steep terrain.