32 Degrees: How to Get Off the Learning Plateau
This excerpted article, written by Chris Ohman, a Level II alpine instructor, with a Children’s Specialist 2 credential, at Montana’s Big Sky Resort, appears in the Fall 2024 issue of 32 Degrees.
Monica Young Earns Her Alpine Level II in Treble Cone, New Zealand
Western Region member Monica Young shares how she earned her Alpine Level II certification in New Zealand and what it means to her to continue striving for advanced certification.
Certification Secrets: Level III Alpine Instructor MaryLu Cianciolo
In this installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, Level III Alpine Instructor and Chicago Snow Studio Owner MaryLu Cianciolo explains why even starting down the path to certification can create more success – and fun – in your teaching.
Certification Secrets: Former PSIA Cross Country Team Coach Scott McGee Says, “Get Certified as Fast as You Can”
In this installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, former PSIA Cross Country Team Coach and Cross Country Task Force member Scott McGee emphasizes why even starting down the path to certification can create more success – and fun – in your teaching journey.
Certification Secrets: Eastern Region Examiner Mark Aiken Says Advanced Training Is ‘Your Opportunity!’
In this installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, Mark Aiken, co-author of the Children’s Alpine Field Guide, Eastern Region examiner, ACE (ski ) team member, and instructor and staff trainer at Vermont’s Stowe Mountain, shares his insight on why advanced training is every instructor’s in-house opportunity.
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.”
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.
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.
Certification Secrets: 2021 Education Excellence Award Recipient Stacey Gerrish on the REAL Job of Teaching Skiing
In the second installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, PSIA-AASI Education Leader and Tea Talks Host Stacey Gerrish talks about having a sound strategy, utilizing the resources around you, and taking ownership of your own training to help you reach your goals.
