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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!
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Certification Secrets: Mount Snow Ski Instructor Christine Holden on Resources and Resilience
In the fifth installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, Mount Snow, Vermont, ski instructor Christine Holden talks about the importance of “the personal touch” and working with other on-snow professionals.
Certification Secrets: Why National Team Member Joshua Fogg Says, ‘They Aren’t Really Secrets’
In the fourth installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, PSIA Alpine Team member and Aspen Snowmass Training Director Joshua Fogg says one of the first things aspiring instructors should know is that, “They aren’t really secrets.”
Interested in a Career in Snowports Management?
2024 Snowsports Management Virtual Summit kicks off online on October 16, 2024. Read through the options below and register for one, two or all three sessions to get the most benefit.
Certification Secrets: Maureen Drummey on How to Make Your ‘Better’ Your ‘Best’
In the third installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, Mount Snow, Vermont, Ski & Ride School Senior Manager Maureen Drummey shares the strategies, resources, and personal lessons learned to help you achieve advanced certification.
From the Archives: “Great Moments in Snowboarding History,” Part 2
In Part 2 of “Great Moments in Snowboarding History," we return to the Winter 2008 issue of The Pro Rider, with the second part of a fun article by then-Associate Editor Steve Lysaker. Here, we explore the 1980s through the 2000s.
PSIA-AASI Award Program – The Importance of Recognition
PSIA-AASI’s Award Program recognizes the association’s members’ achievements as instructors, leaders, and collaborators in the snowsports industry. This year’s nominations are due by Nov. 30, at 11:59 p.m., MT.