Stacked in Your Favor with Peter Novom

What does it really mean to be balanced on skis — especially when you’re constantly in motion?

In this episode of First Chair, host George Thomas sits down with PSIA-AASI National Team member Peter Novom to dig deeper into the ideas behind Peter’s 32 Degrees* article, “Stacked in Your Favor.”

Peter explores why great skiing isn’t about trying to recreate a perfect position or snapshot. Instead, it’s about learning to balance in motion, anticipate what’s coming next, and use the feedback from your skis and body to continually adapt.

George and Peter break down practical exercises like statue stops and leapers, including how these drills can expose asymmetries, challenge your ability to move with your equipment, and provide immediate feedback about your skiing. Peter also explains why struggling with an exercise isn’t necessarily a bad thing — sometimes failure is exactly what creates the awareness needed for that next “aha” moment.

They also explore the “trap of retrospective skiing,” why focusing too much on what just happened can hold you back, and how anticipating your next movement can help you stay ahead of your skis.

Most importantly, Peter encourages instructors to take these ideas beyond the podcast and the page: try the exercises, experiment with the parameters, and make the learning your own.

Listen to the conversation. Then read Peter’s article in 32 Degrees.

Take the concepts on snow and see what you discover.

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