is something you'll find a lot of around the mountain

and that's tracked out powder stuff that's had a lot of traffic over it

and people skiing down. It's really important to keep the basics

of what you've learn't on piste

the techniques exactly the same we're going to look at some tactics

to help you get this sorted and a good strong body position

Quite a challenge but really good fun. Everybody's dream is to ski powder

but the reality is when you come off-piste a lot of the time is going to be this

crud or chopped up snow.

Each turn might feel different so having a good solid body position

is going to really help and absolutely no hesitation

between the turns as soon as you're ready go for the next turn

Trust the skis they're going to cut through this stuff

My arms are in front

and a good strong pole plant is helping me link the turns

once I finish the turn in control

I fully commit to the new turn without any hesitation

be really conscious about how you are standing

keep those arms in front and line yourself up nice and smooth

the chest can face towards the tip of the bottom ski

but if you start to lose your inside hand

and getting loose, too much twisting and loosing that balance

you're going to really struggle this snow. Keep the hands there

Keep yourself lined up.

I'm staying in control so that I don't panic at the start of the turn

and feel the need to throw the skis around

Remember, smooth round turns

So it's not about being relaxed and floppy and too loose

but if you're really stiff and rigid every single bump

and rut you're going to hit is going to really throw you off balance

and adjust what's happening. So keep yourself firm but don't go rigid.

Skiing varied snow like this

is excellent practice for your skiing in general.

From piste to powder it's all about getting the basics right

and crud will highlight areas you need to work on

Have faith in the skis

even though the snow looks really choppy they will cut through it

sometimes the snow might look quite flat but underneath it could be quite choppy

keep the position there, relax those legs and let them absorb everything.

There are obstacles down here so I'm looking ahead and plotting my run

Knowing where I'm going will give me a lot more time

and let me ski the whole slope as a run

Keep these tips in mind

and you'll find you'll start enjoying the crud instead of trying to avoid it.