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TOM GELLIE

Hi, I’m Tom — a ski coach, educator, and founder of Big Picture Skiing. I created this platform for skiers who want to go deeper — beyond vague tips and into the why behind great skiing.

I’ve spent the last two decades coaching and studying human movement, blending my background in biomechanics with on-snow experience across the globe. Whether I’m testing gear, tweaking ski boots, or analyzing frame-by-frame video, I’m obsessed with helping skiers move better — not just look better.

Big Picture Skiing isn’t about quick hacks or textbook techniques. It’s a learning space for skiers who are curious, experienced, and want to think for themselves. You’ll find videos, webinars, and coaching that challenge conventional thinking, often backed by research and real-world results.

If you’re the kind of skier who likes to ask why — and wants to ski with more purpose, precision, and feel — you’ll fit right in.

I didn’t grow up in a ski town or start racing at five. In fact, I began alpine skiing at age 22 after years of cross-country skiing. That outsider start is what pushed me to question how skiing is taught — and it’s why I’ve always looked for smarter, more effective ways to learn.

That led me to study human biomechanics and structural integration, become a Level 4 instructor, and represent Australia on the international demo team. Along the way, I’ve worked with elite athletes, gear brands, and coaches who’ve helped shape what Big Picture Skiing is today: a platform that meets skiers where they are, but never leaves them there.

My job isn’t to impress you with credentials. It’s to help you ski better in a way that makes sense to you. And if I can do that without ever standing next to you on snow, I’ve done my job right.