Don Nesmith

Don Nesmith

Don Nesmith @ Whistler, BC Position Ski Instructor

Years Teaching 12

Ski Area or School Affiliations
(Past and Present) Whitetail, SCWDC Ski School

Certification Level PSIA-E Level II Alpine

National Level Events

Awards "Instructor of the Year" 2004 - 2005

My Equipment Choice Skis: Atomic
Boots: Atomic
Bindings: Atomic
Poles: Atomic

Occupation (other than ski instructing) Landscape Architect/Owner of Land & Water Design, Inc. Architectural & Landscape Architectural design firm

Other Sports Activities/Hobbies Golf, inline skating, working out

Where do you feel you can help students the most? The Intermediate skiers I have taught this past year all had similar habits, their turn initiation was to abrupt, so I work more on creating patience this helped each student with a smoother transition. I also would like to work with students who would like to explore their fear issues, steep slopes, bumps, speed control.

What do you feel was your best ski teaching experience (optional)? Is when a student comes over to me and compliments me on what they had learned during the three hours, and how it has changed their overall skiing experience.

Anything Else You'd like in Your Profile? I have been skiing for over 45 years, and as I have told my students, there is always something you can practice to make you a better skier. I believe in the old adage "Practice makes perfect". Last, I have been Atomic Advisor for the past eight years.

Don Nesmith
	Position	Ski Instructor
	Years Teaching	12
	Ski Area or School Affiliations (Past and Present)	Whitetail, SCWDC Ski School
	Certification Level	PSIA-E Level II Alpine
	National Level Events
	Awards	"Instructor of the Year" 2004 - 2005
	My Equipment Choice	Skis: Atomic Boots: Atomic Bindings: Atomic Poles: Atomic
	Occupation (other than ski instructing)	Landscape Architect/Owner of Land & Water Design, Inc. Architectural & Landscape Architectural design firm
	Other Sports Activities/Hobbies	Golf, inline skating, working out
	Where do you feel you can help students the most?	The Intermediate skiers I have taught this past year all had similar habits, their turn initiation was to abrupt, so I work more on creating patience this helped each student with a smoother transition. I also would like to work with students who would like to explore their fear issues, steep slopes, bumps, speed control.
	What do you feel was your best ski teaching experience (optional)?	Is when a student comes over to me and compliments me on what they had learned during the three hours, and how it has changed their overall skiing experience.
	Anything Else You'd like in Your Profile?	I have been skiing for over 45 years, and as I have told my students, there is always something you can practice to make you a better skier. I believe in the old adage "Practice makes perfect". Last, I have been Atomic Advisor for the past eight years.