Thanks to Tobi for submitting this question:
I’m a pretty good rider, but when I ride in really deep powder I fall a lot and feel like a beginner again. Why?
30cm of fresh powder at Mt. Baker!
The simple answer is that it’s not just you. Deep powder has a habit of turning very good riders into beginners again, particularly if you don’t have much experience in deep powder. Deep powder completely changes many dynamics of turning and you can’t ride it as if you were riding on piste or groomed runs.
We’ve done a previous blog on powder riding tips that you may find useful: Top Tips For Riding Powder
Remember, don’t feel bad because everyone has to get used to deep powder at some point.
I remember going on a road trip to Mt. Baker on an insanely deep powder day. Our group was made up of mostly intermediate to advance riders, some of us were even level 3+ instructors and sponsored pros, but in waist deep powder you could confuse many of the group as beginners falling all over the place.
It’s all a learning experience so don’t worry 🙂 We’ve all been there too!