Joshua Duncan-Smith
joshduncansmith@icloud.com www.theskico.it
@joshduncansmith - YouTube
@joshduncansmith - Insta
Years working for Rookie Academy?
- 6
How many seasons have you taught skiing?
- 20
Where have you taught skiing/riding?
- Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia, China & New Zealand.
What are your Top 5 favourite places to ski?
1. Treble Cone
2. Rusutsu
3. Via Lattea
4. Hintertux
5. Roundhill
Qualifications & professional achievements
NZSIA Trainers Certification
IASI Level 4
CSIA Level 4
BASI Level 4(tech)
CSCF Development Race Coach
2x finalist Hokkaido Technical Ski Championships
2x NZSIA Demo team member
Winner of the 2015 Whistler Technical Ski Championships
Founder of the New Zealand Technical Ski Championships
Why I love Treble Cone
- The view and the terrain.
Why I love working for the Rookie Academy
- How inspiring it is to work along side the best trainers in the world is day in and day out.
What’s one piece of advice to anyone trying to improve their skiing?
- Be committed, nothing worth it comes easy.
What keeps you motivated to keep pushing your skiing?
- My inner competitor.
What’s one of your memorable skiing experiences?
- Skiing the deepest snow of my life at 19:30 after a days teaching in Niseko.
What type of gear do you ski on and why?
- Blizzard/Tecnica/Marker. Piste performance skis and boots, they offer the most stability while giving the best feel at high speed.