Make sure instructors are full time and certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America or another ski organization.
"A yes on both improves the chances of getting a good lesson significantly," says Peter Keelty of RealSkiers.com, a site that tests equipment.
Clendenin's master teacher is John Clendenin, a twotime World Freestyle Champion. Go to skicentral.com/instruction.html to find other schools.
