Bela and Mimi Vadasz met in college and subsequently started Alpine Skills International, and guiding operation that emphasized ski mountaineering in their curriculum of skills taught. They were influential in developing the American Mountain Guides Association certification program to an international level. Bela was one of two American guides first accepted as UIAGM licensed.

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Technique: Pedal Hop Turn

Virage Sauté Pédale Historically there has been a lot of “skiing with consequence” going on in Europe and America. Many of its roots can be traced to Chamonix, France. This is the hub for modern alpinism, with a large concentration of snow and ice climbs waiting to be skied. Things began with the first generation …

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