Olympian Erik Schlopy on Carving, Gear, and Coaching Smarter

In this episode, I chat with Olympian Erik Schlopy about all things skiing—from gear setup to what most people are missing in their carving. We also get into his coaching philosophy, how he’s helping his own son progress, and some great drills you can try to build better balance and control on snow.

It’s a deeper, more refined conversation than our last one, and there’s heaps of gold in here for anyone serious about improving their skiing.

🎿 Interested in training with Erik in person?
He’s running a race camp this August in New Zealand. It’s open to keen ski racers with 5 spots only left.
📍 Dates: July 27 Depart USA until August 17
Where: Roundhill, Mt. Dobson, Coronet Peak, Remarkables
Contact: Dane Spencer [email protected]


I believe the more you improve, the more fun you have on the mountain — and that’s what drives everything I do at Big Picture Skiing. I love helping skiers figure out what’s holding them back and finding the simplest, most effective way to move forward. It’s all about bridging that gap between where you are and where you want to be in your skiing.

🎿 If you feel like your skiing’s stalled or you’re just not sure what to work on, you’re not alone — but 9 out of 10 members say Big Picture Skiing actually helped them ski better.

Start with a free video tutorial usually only available to members:
👉 https://bigpictureskiing.com/get/perp...
Or dive straight in at www.bigpictureskiing.com