111. How Ski Boot Alignment Impacts Performance and Knee Health Part 6 (feat. Pat Medau from Powderhouse Pro Snow, South Lake Tahoe)

On this episode, I sit down with Pat Medau, a boot fitter at Powderhouse Pro Snow in South Lake Tahoe and a ski instructor at Heavenly Mountain. Pat brings a unique dual perspective—fitting boots in the shop and coaching skiers on the hill—which gives him rare insight into how equipment and technique work together to shape performance.We talk about: ✅ How boot fitting and ski instruction complement each other ✅ Lessons from fitting skiers of all levels in Tahoe ✅ Why alignment matters for both comfort and technical progression ✅ The most common boot mistakes he sees—and how to fix them ✅ What skiers should ask for when visiting a local bootfitterIf you’ve enjoyed this bootfitting series, Pat’s combined shop and on-snow expertise will help you see how the right fit translates directly into stronger skiing.📌 Learn more about Pat’s work at Powderhouse Pro Snow (South Lake Tahoe, CA) →  https://tahoepowderhouse.com/powder-house-boot-demo-center/ Contact Pat - Email: [email protected] Phone: 775 560-4746Join the Legaski Club (it’s free) and access resources to transform your skiing → https://legaskiclub.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/legaski-club-freeFollow me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/the_ski_pt/Book a call with me → https://www.meettheskipt.com/