PSIA-AASI Announces 2024-28 National Team!
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) announced its 2024-28 National Team today, April 25, concluding a rigorous, winter-long selection process that culminated on-snow at Big Sky, Montana, this week. The 30 professional instructors named to the team comprise some of the best skiers and riders in the world and are inspirational educators and lifelong learners.
Robin Barnes Reflects on Four Terms as a PSIA Alpine Team Member
As PSIA-AASI prepares to announce a new National Team tomorrow, we sat down with long-time PSIA Alpine Team member Robin Barnes to reflect on her highlights and contributions from previous terms.
PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast Celebrates 700th Episode!
Congratulations to Host George Thomas, as he recently celebrated the 700th episode of the First Chair Podcast in style, hosting PSIA-AASI Lead Writer Pete Kray. You can listen to more First Chair Podcasts on SoundCloud and on Spotify, including much more from 2024 National Academy.
32 Degrees: Thanks to the 2021-24 PSIA-AASI National Team
In the Fall 2021 issue of 32 Degrees, PSIA-AASI members got a first formal look at the 2021-24 National Team, along with an overview of the selection process, the team’s educational mission, and how they would work to enhance the snowsports instruction experience for everyone. Here, we look back on where they started and thank them for all they’ve done.
2024-28 PSIA-AASI National Team Coach Interview: Eric Rolls
The 2024-28 PSIA-AASI National Team Coaching Staff was announced Jan. 31, solidifying the educational foundation for the upcoming new team selection, goal-setting process, and hosting of Interski in Vail, Colorado, in 2027. In this interview series, the coaches discuss how they plan to continue to build on the current team’s success and innovation as they prepare to guide the 2024-28 PSIA-AASI National Team into the future.
First Look: SCARPA’s New TX Pro Telemark Boot
PSIA-AASI Official Supplier SCARPA is offering free-heel skiers a first look at the brand’s new TX Pro telemark boot, which will be available Fall 2024.
Insight From Mike Ma on His PSIA-AASI Adaptive Team Experience
In honor of the PSIA-AASI National Team Selection process in Big Sky, Montana, Sunday, April 21, through Friday, April 26, we’re taking a closer look at all the things your team does to make being a PSIA-AASI member a better, more rewarding experience for you.
Insight From Outgoing PSIA Cross Country Team Coach Emily Lovett
PSIA Cross Country Team Coach Emily Lovett will be pursuing new professional interests as an instructor at the end of the current PSIA-AASI National Team term at the end of this month and passing on the free-heel baton to new Cross Country Team Coach Zeke Fashingbauer. We thank Emily for her amazing contributions to the national team over her two terms.
Insight from Brenna Kelleher on Her PSIA-AASI National Team Experience
The 2024 PSIA-AASI National Team Selection process is well underway, with top candidates from across the country preparing to head to Big Sky, Montana, in a few weeks for the final, on-snow selection event. Here, PSIA Alpine Team member Brenna Kelleher shares insight and highlights from her team experience.
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