Improve Your Skills with Online Learn Courses
PSIA-AASI teamed up with Outside Learn to bring you these online video courses you can take at your own pace.
Earn Your Turns: Uphill Skiing 101
It’s time to join the ski touring movement. Learn how to earn your turns by skinning up and—yes!—skiing down. Outside Learn and the Professional Ski Instructors of America created the online course Earn Your Turns: Uphill Skiing 101, which covers the essential gear, skills, and strategies for inbounds adventures. Pro instructor and uphilling expert Charlie MacArthur will teach you everything you need to know to unlock the beauty and fun of skiing uphill.
How to Break Through
If you’re tired of being stuck in a rut and not having the confidence or skills needed to conquer the whole mountain, you’re not alone. Outside Learn’s online video course How to Break Through will teach you the skills to confidently handle anything the mountain throws at you. Outside Learn and the Professional Ski Instructors of America’s teamed up to have the best teachers on snow show you how to tackle bumps, carve like a racer, become confident in the steeps, and smoothly transition across all types of terrain. This nine-part course will give you the know-how and assurance to ski the entire mountain.
How to Break Through
If you’re tired of being stuck in a rut and not having the confidence or skills needed to conquer the whole mountain, you’re not alone. Outside Learn’s online video course How to Break Through will teach you the skills to confidently handle anything the mountain throws at you. Outside Learn and the Professional Ski Instructors of America’s teamed up to have the best teachers on snow show you how to tackle bumps, carve like a racer, become confident in the steeps, and smoothly transition across all types of terrain. This nine-part course will give you the know-how and assurance to ski the entire mountain.
How to Raise a Skier
Raising a ski family is an art and a science, and Outside Learn and the Professional Ski Instructors of America will show you the ins and outs with this in-depth online How to Raise a Skier course taught by two of the country’s best ski instructors, Aleks and Brian Smith (who are also parents). Remember: Just because you love skiing doesn’t mean your kids automatically will. These lessons are essential for any parent or guardian who wants to get their kids geared up, staying warm, and having fun—with as few meltdowns as possible—on the slopes.
How to Ski Bumps
Many skiers will describe themselves as “experts,” and then admit, in the same breath, that they “don’t do bumps.” It’s not surprising: Moguls take pride in making you look bad. Whether you’re an occasional bumper looking to smooth and polish your technique, or a total newcomer who has always stuck to the corduroy, Outside Learn along with PSIA Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan and pro skier Marcus Caston will give you the confidence and the skills to survive and thrive on terrain where the groomers never go—all while looking good doing it.
How to Ski Bumps
Many skiers will describe themselves as “experts,” and then admit, in the same breath, that they “don’t do bumps.” It’s not surprising: Moguls take pride in making you look bad. Whether you’re an occasional bumper looking to smooth and polish your technique, or a total newcomer who has always stuck to the corduroy, SKI Magazine along with PSIA Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan and pro skier Marcus Caston will give you the confidence and the skills to survive and thrive on terrain where the groomers never go—all while looking good doing it.
How to Ski Powder
Pro skier Wendy Fisher and PSIA Alpine Team member Ann Schorling will show you how to get more comfortable in all types of soft snow. In this five-part e-learning class, go through the tactics and techniques you’ll need to master soft snow including drills you can do on groomers to improve your turning, balance, speed management, and overall confidence.
How to Ski Trees
If you’ve ever steered clear of enticing terrain because you weren’t confident you could ski in harmony with the trees, this course is for you. With the guidance of pro skier Daron Rahlves and PSIA Alpine Team member, Jennifer Weier, you’ll learn how to build your confidence and vastly expand the terrain accessible to you.
How to Ski Trees
If you’ve ever steered clear of enticing terrain because you weren’t confident you could ski in harmony with the trees, this course is for you. With the guidance of pro skier Daron Rahlves and PSIA Alpine Team member, Jennifer Weier, you’ll learn how to build your confidence and vastly expand the terrain accessible to you.
Intro to Skiing
For beginning and nominally experienced skiers, Intro to Skiing is a comprehensive guide to equipment, on-hill coping skills, and basic ski technique from the editors of Outside Learn and the Professional Ski Instructors of America. From how to put on gear and get on the lift to controlling your speed and steering your skis, learn how to alpine ski in a six-part online course.
Mastering Steeps
Ready to conquer expert terrain? This online course delivers everything you need to know to slay the steepest runs, on and off piste, thanks to Outside Learn and expert knowledge from the Professional Ski Instructors of America’s Eric Lipton and pro skier and Olympian Kaylin Richardson. Learn advanced techniques, tactics, and more so you can ski tough, adrenaline-pumping lines with confidence.
Mastering Steeps
Ready to conquer expert terrain? This online course delivers everything you need to know to slay the steepest runs, on and off piste, thanks to Outside Learn and expert knowledge from the Professional Ski Instructors of America’s Eric Lipton and pro skier and Olympian Kaylin Richardson. Learn advanced techniques, tactics, and more so you can ski tough, adrenaline-pumping lines with confidence.
Ski Injury Prevention
Making it from first chair to last call takes more than brute strength. Learn how to get the most out of your ski season with Outside Learn and one of the world’s best ski strength and conditioning trainers: John “JC” Cole, who’s worked with pros like Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn. Whether you’re coming back from an injury, want to prevent them, or just trying to squeeze more out each ski day, this online course will show you how to avoid injury and recover faster.
