About Us
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching people how to ski and snowboard. Join us and turn your passion into a profession. Or, come take a lesson from us — friends don’t let friends teach friends. Let the snow fly!
About Us
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching people how to ski and snowboard. Join us and turn your passion into a profession. Or, come take a lesson from us — friends don’t let friends teach friends. Let the snow fly!
Latest News
Cross Country Academy Celebrates a Self-Powered Paradise
PSIA Cross Country Academy wrapped up today in the free-heel hotbed of West Yellowstone, Montana, with perfect snow conditions and plenty of stoke.
New Webinars Highlight Inclusion, Leadership, and the Impact of Mentorship
Just in time for the 2024-25 ski and snowboard season, three new PSIA-AASI webinars hosted by the Snowsports Management Advisory Committee highlight just how much educational leaders can do to support the success of their new and existing instructors.
32 Degrees: Meet Ryan Carr
This excerpted “Meet” Q&A appears in the Fall 2024 issue of 32 Degrees. Dr. Ryan Carr, EdD, is a performance coach specializing in mental performance, leadership development, team cohesion, and strength and conditioning. He started Carr Driven Performance to offer mental performance coaching to youth, collegiate, and professional athletes.
What Every New Snowsports Instructor Should Know Before They Teach a Lesson, Part 2
In part two of this series, PSIA-AASI Education Development Manager Angelo Ross shares his insight on how new instructors can succeed in their first season teaching.
Cross Country Team Introduces XC Certification Pathway Guides
The PSIA Cross Country Team is introducing three “Certification Pathway Guides” to help every level of cross country instructor create a clear map for identifying, training for, and achieving their own certification goals.