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.
Transferring Teaching Skills with Cameron Lantz: Skiing and the Value of Persistence
Cameron Lantz is a certified Level I alpine instructor and is working toward a Professional Snowsports Education Program Certificate at Pennsylvania State University. Here, she shares the importance of persistence and how skiing has helped shape her life.
Three C’s Award Recipient Michael O’Neill Embraces the Role of Ski Big Bear Ambassador
For 3 C’s Award winner Michael O’Neill, skiing has always been a family affair. He and his wife, Anne, started skiing with their four children 18 years ago at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Pennsylvania.
Deb Armstrong Honored with PSIA-AASI Distinguished Service Award
PSIA-AASI National Academies attendees packed the Yellowstone Conference Center at Big Sky, Montana, last month, to honor some of the true pioneers and rising stars of U.S. ski and snowboard instruction, including Deb Armstrong, who received the Distinguished Service Award.
32 Degrees: Last Run – The Turns That Bind
This “Last Run” column, written by PSIA-AASI Lead Writer Peter Kray, appears in the Spring 2024 Issue of 32 Degrees. You can read the entire digital edition by logging in and visiting the 32 Degrees page on our website.
Adaptive Snowsports Pioneer Gwen Allard Honored with PSIA-AASI Lifetime Achievement Award
Adaptive snowsports instruction legend Gwen Allard was honored with PSIA-AASI’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Awards & Recognition Night at National Academies in Big Sky, Montana, last month.
First Chair Podcast Catches Up with Members of the 2024-28 National Team
PSIA-AASI named the members of the 2024-28 National Team after an extensive tryout process that culminated in Big Sky, Montana, last month. Here, new team member Melodie Buell and returning team member Chris Rogers share some of the highlights – and challenges – of their personal journey on the First Chair Podcast.
PSIA-AASI Celebrates Emily Lovett’s Educational Excellence as a Cross Country Ski Instructor
Emily Lovett, who recently stepped down from her role after two terms as coach of the PSIA Cross Country Team, was one of the inspirational instructors honored at the annual Awards & Recognition Night at National Academies in Big Sky, Montana, last month.
Other Industry News
- Beijing to host major international winter sports eventson November 19, 2024
- Why Park City’s Historic Town Lift Could Be Closing For Goodon November 14, 2024
- One Of The Best East Coast Ski Resorts Feels Like A French Alpine Village Bursting With Charmon November 14, 2024
- Navigating a Slippery Slope: Learning to Ski as an Adulton November 14, 2024
- The European ski resorts following in the tracks of North Americaon November 14, 2024
- 'Magician' Canmore ski instructor to be inducted in CSIA hall of fameon November 14, 2024
- This Winter Sports Summit Celebrates Black Ski Groupson November 13, 2024
- Documentary film focuses on Whaleback, other smaller ski areason November 13, 2024
- How Adaptive Lessons Took the Slippery Out of the Slopes For My Sonon November 13, 2024
- Can Powder Mountain Go Luxury Without Sacrificing the Rugged Vibes?on September 26, 2024
