National Academy Awards & Recognition Night Honors Excellence in Instruction
PSIA-AASI National Academies attendees packed the Yellowstone Conference Center at Big Sky, Montana, Wednesday night, April 17, ringing the room with cheers, warm memories, and several standing ovations as they honored some of the true pioneers and rising stars of U.S. ski and snowboard instruction.
The Best Snowsports Instruction Tradition? Closing Out the Season at National Academies
Tom Gabriesle went to his first PSIA National Academy when it was held in Snowbird, Utah, in 1992. Since then, other than a break for Covid and a brief hiccup in the mid-1990s, he hasn’t missed the event in 30 years.
National Academy 2024: Becoming Inspirational in Snowsports Teaching
PSIA-AASI’s largest national event of the year kicked off Monday, April 15, at Montana’s Big Sky Resort. The annual, weeklong gathering provides an opportunity for instructors from all levels, all disciplines, and all parts of the country to gather for on- and off-snow education, inspiration, and networking.
Women’s Virtual Summit – The Event You Don’t Want to Miss
The PSIA-AASI 2024 Women’s Virtual Summit is a once-a-year opportunity to network with accomplished snowsports professionals from around the country without even driving to the ski hill. Learn more about this exciting online event!
Lange Unveils New Race Boot Standard in Aerodynamic Skiing
PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Lange announced this week the brand’s new ski boot standard in aerodynamic skiing, with its new RS Race boot.
Earn CEUs with PSIA-AASI’s Most Popular Webinars
PSIA-AASI’s most popular webinars provide the perfect opportunity for you to expand your snowsports knowledge while also earning CEUs. Check out these three recorded webinars, which are among your fellow instructors’ current favorites.
Interski 2027 Contract Signing Makes Return to U.S. Official
The return of the Interski Congress to the United States for the first time since 1968 was made official at the contract signing between Interski International and PSIA-AASI on Feb. 3 in Vail, Colorado.
2024 Team Training Celebrates Accomplishments, Focuses on Future Growth
Earlier this week, the 2021-24 PSIA-AASI National Team began to close out their last season together, as they focused on professional development and the ongoing evolution of their Interski 2023 presentations. Find out more about their Winter Training session in Vail, Colorado.
New First Chair Podcasts Focus on Managing Class Splits
Two new First Chair “Boots on the Snow” Podcasts are available for your listening and learning pleasure. In this series, PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast Host George Thomas talks to snowsports professionals about some of the common issues they face in their daily lessons, and they share their top tips for helping to address and solve them. These new podcasts focus on managing class splits in your lessons.
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