Profile
| Full Name: | Weems Westfeldt |
| Nick Name: | Weems |
| Hometown: | Boulder, Colorado |
| Skiing Certification: | PSIA-RM Examiner |
| Snowboarding Certification: | PSIA-RM Level 1 |
| Years Teaching: | 50 |
| Languages Spoken: | English(good), French (bad), Spanish (sucks) |
Bio
- Raised in Colorado
- Raced through High School in Colorado and Switzerland
- Competed on Pro Freestyle tours in mid 70's
- Former member PSIA Alpine Demonstration Team
- PSIA-RM Examiner
- Director and Creator, Diamond Sessions, Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen
Taught and managed at :
- Dartmouth Skiway, Dartmouth Outing Club, NH
- Sugarloaf, Me
- Steamboat, CO
- Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Coronet Peak, Queenstown, NZ
- Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen, CO
Skills
I've been in skiing my whole life, and ski teaching my whole adult life. Started teaching in college (running evil experiments on college students learning to ski!)
Weems Q&A
Q. How do you become a ski instructor?
A. You just gotta be really good lookin'!
Q. Why have I remained in this business so long?
A. As opposed to a real job? Are you kidding?
Q. Can people really change or improve their skiing with a dedicated ski pro?
A. Only if they are willing to participate!
Q. Can you motivate people to participate?
A. No.
Q. Can you help them motivate themselves?
A. Yes. That's my job description.
Gear
I ski on Blizzsrd Skis and Tecnica boots. And I'm really pleased with both. I especially like the Blizzard Magnum 8.1. That (and the Supersonic G9) are my all-the-time skis! Also, I use Habervision eyewear and Level gloves. You can click to these products on the banners at the bottom of the page!
