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July 10, 2007

Daily Juice

I viewed this at my Prepaid Legal Convention, and it touched me. "Yes, this is what I want." jl

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April 25, 2007

Just out playing

This is a test... This was a run on three different pitches at Breckenridge. Horseshoe Bowl, Cucumber Bowl, and Duke's Gully. Another fun video is contained on this link.

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April 22, 2007

Closing weekend April 20-22, 2007

HPIM0173.JPG Imperial Challenge, Bump Buffet, and some very good snow conditions (if you knew where to go) could be found on Breckenridge's closing weekend.

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January 13, 2007

Turning: Turn the Stripes

Here is move I started playing with about 5 years ago. I was watching Herman Meier while he was training in Breckenridge. It was amazing. He was skiing short turns. It was very apparent

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January 9, 2007

The Big Toe and Dorsiflexion

HPIM1127-1.JPG Enjoy this ski instruction and video lesson. I will reintroduce the movements of Big Toe (and the one next to it) and how using it can lead to an easier turn initiation.

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January 7, 2007

Welcome to Video Lessons on MSP

Welcome to MSP video lesson by Jon Lawson. Hopefully more MSP Pros will create video lessons for us all to watch. These will usually be brief, focusing on one movement or a series of movements to accentuate a skill or maneuver.

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January 1, 2007

Highest Torch Light Parade

HPIM0954.JPG 12,840' starting elevation. 2 hrs after dark. 50 skiers and riders. Level 3 teaching certification or patrol certifications required. What an awesome experience. Thanks SS Director John Buhler for putting it together.

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December 26, 2006

Lines, Lines, Lines

mtntopam.JPG Maybe you noticed, maybe you haven't. In ski country there are lines everywhere. Perhaps that is just an element of American culture. "If there is a line, it must be where I have to be." hmmm...

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December 22, 2006

Great times in Vail and BC with Alex

AGbackbowls.JPG Were you skiing when you were 5? Alex was. I still remember doing "froggie hops" with him on the Breckenridge "Vitoban" Poma. Well, not today!

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December 8, 2006

Staying overnight in Breckenridge on the cheap.

Last year a few of my Front Range clients gave a call to Grand Timber Lodge. For $99 they received 2 nights in a hotel in town. Skied with me on Day 1, checked in that afternoon. Had a great dinner. Then skied with me on Day 2. After skiing they took a 90 min tour of the GTL property (pretty darn nice place). Day 3 they had a great ski. All three February days were AWESOME, as was most of last February!

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There are other alternatives, of course. But hey, most are two to four time the cost for a two night stay in town. This deal even works on the holidays, or the big events such as Ullr fest and the international snow sculpture competition!

The mountain is looking great for the 2006-07 season so far. Peak 7 and the Lake Chutes on Peak 8 are calling my name.

Looking for a rocking season. Drop me an email or comment if you would like more "no pressure" info on the GTL $99 program. As a MSP guest, you always have the inside scoop!

All the best,
Jonathan
jon@mysnowpro.com

November 30, 2006

What if... Breck Training 06-07

What if you could change all the rules?

That was a theme for Breck Trainer Training this week.

Retinal Scanners, TAGR (Thought-Adjustable Gravity Regulators) with VAK plug-in (Visual Auditory Kinestetic), COPs ((Conveyer of Pillows (drops) and Conveyer of Pipe (Endless pipe)), LPAs - Learning Preference Adjuster, Orgasmitron suits (instant feedback), "Powderoy" (adjust depth of snow with the skis and boards sliding on a perfectly groomed surface, and GUT Goggles were all conceived, and explained. We even created the perfect run and mountain the "BUFLET" Breckenridge Ultimate Family Learning Experience Trail, viewable from the EverSun Deck with integrated UV protector.

What if...

You could ski with your family and everybody could have their own optimal experience. Adjust gravity, pitch, snow conditions, weather conditions and surroundings. Ski with your friends and family and see them at all times (only if you wish).

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Science fiction - yeah probably.

But perception many times defines our reality. One person's death-defying run of glory is another persons intermediate groomer. How can the instructor create these alternate realities? What becomes our role as professional instructors. How do we share these "supernatural" powers with our 550 instructors at Breckenridge? These were all questions asked, and considered. How can we affect such change as a band of 50 trainers?

Every morning Breckenridge instructors, as well as thousands of instructors worldwide, have the opportunity for training. To not only improve their skiing and riding, but to also take what they have learned, and share the passion with an individual or group of ski and ride students.

What if...

a skier or rider could see, feel, and experience the mountain the way the pro does? How fast could learning take place. Instant feedback. Understanding when one is doing it well, the instant it happens. The power of an affirmative response the instant it takes place.
The power of quality instruction, and of quality learning.

Thought-Adjustable Gravity Regulators don't yet exist. But the ability to perceive gravity in a different way. That adjusts every time you slide on snow.
For more ideas on this subject (on and off snow), check out www.thesecret.tv , and come back to MySnowPro.com for the inside scoop!
Thank you to our facilitators Christina, Tommy, and Nina.

Keep looking for the pro of your dreams,
Jon




November 19, 2006

Identity Theft continues to grow

A company, NBS, losses 11 million customer records. The company operates in the mortgage banking, loans, insurance industries. Which Identity do you not want stolen: Financial, Criminal, Social Security, Medical, or Drivers License Identity.

Just two weeks ago, ACS in Colorado announced that they "lost" 1.4 million customer records in the state of Colorado. With 4.5 million Colorado residents, it makes you wonder. 1 in 4 people in Colorado because potential victims of Identity Theft with one incident. Statistically speaking, on every quad chairlift, one of the riders will be a victim this year.

And with 42% of the victims taking more than 1 year to rectify the situation. It makes Identity Theft Shield protection that much more critical.

to your success,
Jon