This turn is also known as a ‘J’ turn or ‘S’ turn, since the track in the snow resembles either a ‘J’ or ‘S’. To make this turn you use your feet and ankles to turn your skis up the hill just before making a downhill turn.

We talked about sidestepping but this is a turn that allows you not to have to break your rhythm. Instead you twist and untwist your skis. When on a mogul you can control your speed by doing ‘counter-turns’ around the bumps. You will lose speed on the plateau of the mogul and turn in the trough around the bump.

‘Counter-turns’ can be made with the weight over the outside ski or over both feet. Practice this move until you’re good at it. Or, get a coach and have them help you master the technique.