How To Pick The Best Line When Skiing Moguls

Finding the right line in the moguls is a major challenge. There is no "one right way" to ski the bumps nor is there one "correct" line to ski.  How a skier determines the optimum mogul line depends upon who the skier is and what their goals are. Younger skiers with fast reflexes might choose one line while older skiers with slower reflexes might choose a different line. And, the steepness of the run, the snow conditions on the run, the skier's level of fatigue, current visibility and weather conditions and the skier's "frame of mind" (courage vs. anxiety) at any given moment are all important factors. In our Bumps For Boomers clinics we emphasize the different skiing line choices that are available to ski a mogul run.  The four primary alternatives are: The Zipper LIne, the Trough Line, the Blue Line and the Green Line. You can read a description of each of these four ways to ski a mogul run on our web site. Since the Zipper Line and the Trough Route require lightening fast reflexes, we do not emphasize these two alternatives. Our focus is on having participants learn what we would call the two most sensible, intelligent and safe ways to ski moguls - the Green Line and The Blue Line. Both the Green Line and The Blue Line (1) minimize the need for fast reflexes, (2) make it easier for the skier to maintain balance and control, (3) enable you to make turns with finesse rather than muscle power, (4) minimize fatigue, (5) are easy on the knees and (6) work well regardless of the steepness of the mogul run.  Sound good? The Green Line enables any mogul run to be skied like a "beginner" run. It is the easiest and slowest way to ski through moguls.  Read about the Green Line way to ski a mogul run. The Blue Line enables any mogul run to be skied like an "intermediate" run.  Read about the Blue Line way to ski a mogul run. Thanks to Karen Ruel Ford for posing the question on our Facebook page. P.S. I see from Karen's Facebook photo that she is also a cyclist. Cycling is the primary way that my wife and I keep up our fitness level during the summer months here in Aspen.