A head shot photo of Erik in jacket and ski helmet looking up at trees.

Leaning Out and Carving

In a classic sequence of photos, Christoph carves a wide turn on skis with almost no slippage and his head inclined toward the valley.

Leaning Out and Carving means counter-leaning to the outside of a curve to gain traction.

leaning to the outside of the curve
Over bright snow, Erik leans out over his skis toward the valley, getting ready to turn
Head toward the valley, Erik winds up for a turn
A succession of short carved turns by Christoph, digging his skis edges into the slope with very little snow spray.
short carved turns by Christoph
Christoph faces the valley to untwist into a short carved turn.
a short carved turn by Christoph
Leaning In
Bouncing Up