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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.

The Best Snowsports Instruction Tradition? Closing Out the Season at National AcademiesChristian Green2024-04-18T18:20:09-06:00

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.

National Academy 2024: Becoming Inspirational in Snowsports TeachingChristian Green2024-04-17T16:54:00-06:00

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.

32 Degrees: Thanks to the 2021-24 PSIA-AASI National TeamChristian Green2024-04-05T17:50:01-06:00

Professional Development Insights from Eastern Region Alpine Examiner Katie Brinton

Katie Brinton, a PSIA-AASI Eastern Region alpine examiner and senior editor for Ski Area Management (SAM), shares her thoughts on her professional development, working with mentors and peers to reach her goals, and the importance of events like Women’s Summit.

Professional Development Insights from Eastern Region Alpine Examiner Katie BrintonChristian Green2024-03-19T15:46:16-06:00

What Is the PSIA-AASI National Team?

PSIA-AASI National Team Selection 2024 will take place Sunday, April 21, through Friday, April 26, in Big Sky, Montana, with dozens of talented, experienced snowsports instructors from across the country competing for a spot on the 2024-28 team.

What Is the PSIA-AASI National Team?Christian Green2024-03-11T16:38:23-06:00

First Chair’s George Thomas Joins The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. Podcast

In this new episode of The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. Podcast, hosts Dave Capron and PSIA-AASI Education Development Manager Angelo Ross sit down to interview George Thomas, host of the PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast.

First Chair’s George Thomas Joins The Fall Line: With Chaos and Co. PodcastChristian Green2024-03-07T16:10:00-07:00

PSIA-AASI & Penn State Collaborate on Snowsports Instruction Program

Penn State University announced today the official January 2024 launch of its new Professional Snowsports Education Certificate Program. Created over nearly seven years of collaboration with the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowsports Instructors (PSIA-AASI), this program will introduce students to the fundamentals – People, Teaching, and Technical skills – of American snowsports instruction.

PSIA-AASI & Penn State Collaborate on Snowsports Instruction ProgramChristian Green2024-09-03T09:30:56-06:00