The easiest way to ski powder is to use platform unweighting. As you finish each turn, you allow pressure to build under your skis, forming a firm platform. From this base you can up-unweight and begin your next turn.

As you finish each turn, anticipate the next by flexing down. Apply pressure through your heels to form a platform under your skis.	Plant your pole and extend to up-unweight.
Steer your skis into the fall line	Continue to steer your skis, finishing the turn fully to regulate your speed. [Photos: ifyouski.com]

Tips

• Don't lean back. Keep your weight over your feet.
• Distribute your weight more evenly than usual between your skis: putting all your weight on the outside ski will make it sink. Also, keep your skis a little closer together.
• Add power and smoothness by lifting your outside hand and pushing your feet forwards as you unweight.
• Don't try to use your edges as you would on groomed snow: push instead against the whole soles of your feet. Push down through your heels at the end of the turn.
• If you get into a comfortable rhythm, it should feel as though you are bouncing out of the snow.