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to parallel skiing
– on your next ski trip!
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The online video course From Plough to Parallel is specifically designed to help adult skiers stuck in the snowplough learn to ski parallel – so they can ski with confidence and control beyond the beginner slopes.
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Here is your road mapDoes this sound like you?
You’ve skied in the Snowplough - maybe for years, maybe just for a few days.
On the gentle beginner slopes at slower speeds, the snowplough serves you well.
But, as soon as the terrain gets a bit steeper it becomes a struggle to keep the speed down and you start loosing control.
You can't figure out what to do, and the frustration and fatigue quickly builds.
You see your friends and family skiing down the slope  in full control with their skis parallel. It's difficult for you to keep up with them.
And suddenly you find yourself simply surviving down the slope.
You don’t want to be the one slowing the others down. And you don't want to go down the steeper slopes.
So you stay on beginner hills not because you want to, but because it feels safer.
The problem isn't you. It is your snowplough.
To unlock more control and confidence on your skis you must learn parallel skiing.
Snowplough
âś” Good for beginners on gentle beginner slopes
X Works poorly on steeper slopes
X Less control
X More fatigue
X Less natural stance
Parallel skis
✔ Great for everybody going beyond the beginner slopes
✔ Works great on steeper slopes
âś” More control
✔ Less fatigue
✔ More natural stance
This is the winter you finally break free from the Snowplough. Here's how...
Hi, I'm Janus. And for more than 20 years, I have spent countless weeks teaching beginner skiers go from skiing in the snowplough to making confident parallel turns, so they can ski with control on much more of the mountain.Â
I've taught all kinds of people on all levels – including kids with special needs, adults and ski instructors.Â
After working with thousands of people I've discovered a few simple but powerful truths about teaching skiing.
- Taking the next step only works when the body feels safe and confident
- Confidence and control comes from having skills – so skills necessary for the next step should be build before taking that step.
- Skills must be built in small, manageable steps
- Each step must make sense and create an experience in your body of how the new thing helps you get more control in your skiing
This approach not only just work for beginners.
It works for everyone.
In fact, I've taught many ski instructors how to do it
In 2015 I became a course conductor and national examiner for aspiring Danish ski instructors working primarily with beginner skiers.
For 7 years my full time job was to be the manager of a ski team for 16 year old aspiring ski instructors.
I also helped write the official manual for the Danish Ski Instructor Association.
That deep dive into ski instructor education allowed me to refine this approach into a clear roadmap designed specifically for adult skiers stuck in the snowplough.
Introducing the course
From Plough to Parallel
The online video course From Plough to Parallel is specifically designed to help adult skiers stuck in the snowplough learn to ski parallel – so they can ski with confidence and control beyond the beginner slopes.
I won't tell you to force the progression, "just ski more" or to push your limits.
Instead I'll help you go from the snowplough to confident parallel skiing by building the exact balance- and movement skills you need in the right order, one step at a time.
Inside From Plough to Parallel, you’ll follow a clear, step-by-step progression where new skills are built within your comfort zone.
As your control improves, your confidence grows – and suddenly then next step forward doesn't seem as big or intimidating anymore.
With this course in your pocket on your next ski trip, you could:
- Break through the barrier to parallel skiing
- Stop being limited to beginner slopes
- Ski more of the mountain with calm, controlled turns
- Join friends and family as they explore new terrain
- Go from feeling frustrated and exhausted on skis to relaxed, efficient, and genuinely enjoying the ride
Here is your roadmap...
Your roadmap to moving away from the snowplough into confident parallel skiing takes you through 7 important milestones.Â
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MODULE 1
Introduction to the method
We set the foundation so you know exactly how to use the course, how to practice effectively, and how to progress safely and confidently from day one.
MODULE 2
Build your parallel skiing skills in your snow plough
A good athletic stance, balance on the outside ski, and the ability to turn with your feet are three key skills for confident parallel skiing – yet most adult skiers are never shown how to practice and develop them intentionally.
In this module, you’ll build these skills while still skiing in your familiar snowplough, so the transition from plough to parallel will feel natural, controlled, and dramatically easier.
MODULE 3
Transition to parallel
This is where we break the transition from skiing in the snowplough to keeping your skis parallel into small, manageable steps – so you can move forward comfortably, with control, and at your own pace.
MODULE 4
Stop with parallel skis
Being able to stop whenever you want is essential for feeling safe and in control on your skis. And it also improves your ability to control speed through your turns.
In this module, you’ll be guided through:
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A simple, effective way to learn parallel stopping
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Several practice options at different levels of difficulty
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Step-by-step progressions from easy to more challenging, so you can move forward at a pace that feels right for you
MODULE 5
Linking parallel turns
Here you’ll learn how to link your parallel turns smoothly and easily, so one turn flows naturally into the next.
You’ll focus on a simple balance shift that help your skis change direction with control, rather than effort.
MODULE 6
Round turns
In this module, you’ll refine your turning skills so your turns feel balanced and controlled – even as the slope gets steeper or conditions change.
MODULE 7
Celebration and next steps
This module is about celebrating what you have achieved while following the course.
You also get some helpful suggestions on what you can do next to keep improving your skiing beyond the Plough to Parallel course.
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Follow each step and you'll soon be able to run down the slope with you family and friends, feeling confident and in control over your skiing.
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But wait, there is more...
To help you achieve results even quicker and help you if you get stuck,
you'll get access to 2 bonus modules – and another bonus!
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BONUS MODULE 1
At home exercises
Progress doesn’t have to stop when you leave the mountain.
You’ll get simple off-snow exercises that reinforce key movement patterns and build body awareness, so when you return to skiing, your progress comes faster and feels more natural.
"These exercises are excellent! I picked up skiing late in life and have had to learn deliberately. Your videos carry it to a whole new level. "
Bill D.
BONUS MODULE 2
Parallel transition Q&A Library – Your questions answered
In this module you can find videos where I help clear up confusion, address common challenges, and give you extra perspective, so you can keep moving forward with confidence.Â
BONUS 3
Module cheat sheets
For each module there is a cheat sheet you can easily download to your phone to get a summary of the module and how to do the exercises with your on the slope to accelerate your learning.Â
You can also use this as a checklist to track your progress as you go through the course.
Download the app
Have Janus as your ski instructor in your pocket giving you the exact lessons you need – when you are on the mountain.
What makes From Plough to Parallel different
In many skiing lessons, there is little time and you might be asked to – or you feel like you are supposed to – push forward before you feel ready.
From Plough to Parallel works the other way around.
Confidence comes from control. Control comes from having the right skills. The right skills are best built inside your comfort zone with the right small manageable steps in the right order.
With the right skills built – then you are ready to take the next step with confidence and control.
Here’s what happens when adult skiers use this approach
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I've been teaching thousands of skiers and the results for beginners can be truly remarkable if they build their balance- and movement skills step-by-step within their comfort zone and only progress when they are ready.
I’m finding the course extremely helpful. I already notice improvement in skill and confidence. You are a great instructor. You explain skiing in a way that I can understand and apply.Â
- Leonie Ezegbunam
"After a bad first experience with alpine skiing, I avoided it for many years.ÂWhen I finally decided to give it another try so I could ski with my grandchildren, I used these steps and exercises – and for the first time, it actually worked.
I never thought I would reach this point, but now I’m not only skiing again… I’m genuinely enjoying it."
Â-Â Lise Zeuthen
70-year-old beginner skier & grandmother
I love the training videos you have put together. They are extremely well done.
Your instruction is excellent and I’m able to grasp the concepts that are being taught.
- Joey Comp
Here is a reminder of what you'll get inside From Plough to Parallel
When you join Plough to Parallel, you’re not just getting a set of videos. You’re getting a complete, evolving learning system designed to support real progress on the mountain.
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The full From Plough to Parallel video course
Step-by-step instruction covering everything from building core skills in the snow plough to skiing smooth, confident parallel turns.
Each module contains more teaching than what you usually get in several private lessons.
Lesson-Level guided Support
If something feels unclear, if a movement doesn’t click, or if you’re unsure how it applies to your skiing you can write your question under each lesson and Janus will write a clear and precise answer, so you receive direct guidance.
Access to the Parallel transition Q&A video library (Your Questions Answered)
A growing library of videos where Janus answer selected common question asked by real people going through the course to give you the best guidance and help you overcome common sticking points.Â
Off-snow exercise videos
Simple at-home exercises that reinforce key movement patterns and help you return to skiing better prepared, instead of starting over each time.
A phone app Bring all the lessons with you on to the mountain on your phone.Â
Module cheat sheets Quick one-page PDF reminders to remind you how to perform the movements.
Ongoing updates
As the course evolves, you’ll continue to get access to improvements, refinements, and additional material at no extra cost.
Lifetime access
Revisit the material before every ski trip, practice at your own pace, and come back to specific modules whenever you need a refresher.
So, is this worth it?
Let's consider how most adult skiers try to solve being stuck in the snow plough.
They book a private lesson.
That usually means:
! 1–2 hours on snow
! $95–$175 per private lesson (might be more in peak weeks)
! A lot of information
! Very little time to actually change habits
And once the lesson is over, it might be hard to remember all the instructions.Â
Unlike a private lesson that ends after 90 minutes, you can revisit each step and ask questions directly inside the course as you progress.
If the timing, terrain, or nerves aren’t right that day…
you go home with good intentions – but the same skiing.
The training you get with the From Plough to Parallel course, resembles at least one whole week of private lessons.
The From Plough to Parallel course costs about the same as 1-3 private ski lessons
But instead of 90 minutes once or twice, you get:Â
• Lifetime access
• Unlimited replays
• Progress you can pause, repeat, and return to every season
• Skills that stay with you long after the holiday endsÂ
Most people don’t actually need more instruction.Â
They need the right explanation, delivered in the right order, with time to absorb it.Â
That’s exactly what this course gives you.Â
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This course is differentÂ
This course is designed for adult skiers who need time, clarity, and repetition not pressure.
Instead of trying to fix everything in 1 or 2 private lessons you get:
✔ A clear step-by-step path from snowplough to parallel
✔ Short, focused lessons you can revisit anytime
✔ Explanations made for adult brains (not kids on holiday)
✔ Exercises you can practise at your own pace
✔  A structure that builds skills and confidence before moving on to the next step
No rushing.
No performing in front of others.
No forgetting half of it the next day.
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So, if this sounds like you…
You’re not trying to become an expert.
You just want to:
✔  Feel confident and in control instead of struggling
âś” Ski beyond beginner runs
✔ Enjoy skiing with friends and family without holding them back
Then this is likely the simplest and lowest-risk step forward you can take.
No pressure.
No rush.
Just a clear path out of the snow plough and into the realm of parallel skiing – at your own pace.Â
Here is the value you get
Go from the Snowplough to
confident Parallel skiing on your next ski trip
A Fair, Season-Aware Guarantee
We want you to feel confident in your decision and be able to judge this course on snow — not just from watching videos at home.
That’s why Plough to Parallel comes with a 100-day money-back guarantee.
Go through the course.
Take it with you on your ski trip.
Try the exercises on snow.
If, within 100 days, you feel the course hasn’t helped you, just let us know and we’ll issue a full refund.
No complicated rules.
No fine print.
No hard feelings.
We only want your money if you feel the course has genuinely helped you improve your skiing.
Hear from one of my students
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"I've improved my skills and my development so far today"
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Thomas Nielsen
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Q&A section
These are some of the most common questions people ask before getting started.