Hello from your Western Board of Directors! PSIA-AASI West is on the precipice of some of the biggest and most progressive shifts yet.  Our Board of Directors provides strategy and governance that guides our mission,

Join us online on Tuesday, December 19th at 5:oo pm for a Member Meeting and vote on potential changes to the Western Region Bylaws. YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND THE MEETING: Member Forum By-Law Change

Join us for the 2023 General Members Meeting Saturday, April 29th at 5:00 pm.  The meeting will be held in the Olympic Village Events Center at Palisades Tahoe.

Interski 2023 Levi, Finland Submitted By: Barclay Moore A true education vacation.  I will try to give you a feel for what I experienced attending the Levi Interski23 Congress.  The flight Reno-Dallas-Helsinki-Kittila-Levi was flawless, even

The Western Region of PSIA-AASI is proud to be celebrating its 75th Anniversary.  As we take stock of our accomplishments over the decades, it's clear that we have amassed mountains of important and relevant artifacts

Hello from your Western Board of Directors! At PSIA-AASI’s Western Region, we are entering a very exciting time with our new CEO, Marisa Cooper and her band of merry helpers developing some great and fun

  Practice your MA skills with the updated Western Alpine MA Tool Material for L1 – L3 Updated L2 Quiz Access MA Webinar by Lynnea Anderson Button Text

WESTERN ADAPTIVE TASK FORCE WEBINAR SERIES Well, we’re baaaaacccckkkk with The Adaptive Webinar series. Last year we had a great series with awesome participation by the PSIS/AASI membership.  People from all over the country participated. 



  HELPING OTHERS BY SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION   We know that with so many great organizations out there, that deciding which ones to support can be overwhelming. We are grateful to all who have

We are looking for candidates to run for election for our next Board of Directors. Do you have qualities and experience that would make you a valuable member of the PSIA-AASI Western Division Board of



  GLEN T. SMITH: A GREAT LEADER, MENTOR, INNOVATOR AND FRIEND Glen T Smith passed on June 7, 2021.  He will be greatly missed as a leader, friend, husband, mentor, innovator and all around wonderful



Finding the FUN in Summer Fitness and Cross Training Activities Written by Heidi Ettlinger PSIA-AASI official suppliers are geared-up to support your traditional summer activities and new ones! If you are seeking ways to stay

  Offerings for Members PSIA- AASI Western Division members are eligible for a 10% discount off any Dirt Series camp located within the USA.  To receive the discount, please email with your camp of

We want to thank our Western Discipline Task Forces!  They play a very important role for PSIA-AASI W.  A Task Force Chair leads the Discipline Task Force, with the goal of continuous improvement in that

Suffice to say, this past year has been unlike any other and hopefully won’t be repeated.  The pandemic caused everyone to quarantine, severely limiting our ability to see friends and family.  There was a shortage

Our new PSIA-AASI Western Division Bylaws went into effect last April.  Under these new bylaws, the future Board of Directors has been much more strategic when looking at the long-term goals of the division. It

  Renew Your Membership and Win $100! We're giving away money!  Renew your Western Division membership for the 2021-22 Season to be automatically entered to win a $100 Event Voucher for the season.  The earlier

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Congratulations to Andy Buckley, Jeff Connors, Peter King and Steve Baker for being elected to the PSIA-AASI Western Board of Directors.  It is an honor to have these members join the Board. Artie Castro, Dan

VIRTUAL SPRING CONVENTION When: Saturday, April 24, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm PT Cost: $40 Continuing Education Units: 2 Join PSIA-AASI Western Division for a Virtual Spring Convention on Saturday, April 24th. The evening will include



Performance Centered Nutrition for Snowsports Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT Join us for an in-depth webinar on the understanding of foods that can help our bodies perform best for



A Lesson Spark from COVID This season instructors have had to integrate the COVID policy of social distancing into our lessons.  There are social distancing procedures for chairlift riding which involve having the instructor ride

Alpine Movement Analysis Webinar Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm PT Join the Western Division for a webinar where you will focus on Alpine Movement Analysis (MA).  Presenter will discuss improving Movement Analysis

WHAT YOU LOVE This Valentine's Day we encourage you to share your love of snowsports. We want you to shout from the mountaintops why you love what you do. Post your photos on social media

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This program was developed to focus on Movement Analysis (MA).  It is specifically designed to address Movement Analysis Exam Criteria for the PSIA-AASI Western Division Alpine Discipline. This MA Program addresses how students move.  It

An NSAA advisory group of ski industry leaders developed this website resource, and the Ski Well, Be Well operational best practices based on scientific guidelines from experts. These practices can be adapted to each ski

By Blaine Lomen PSIA-AASI W Board of Directors Twice a year, PSIA-AASI gives awards in three categories.  The three awards below are considered the Winter Awards with an application deadline date of December 31, 2020. 

Report on Board Round Table with Membership October 21, 2020 Greetings, fellow PSIA-AASI Western Division Members. Last Wednesday, October 21, your Board of Directors conducted a round-table discussion for the membership, with the purpose of

More than half a year after the premature shutdown of the 2019-20 season and the ensuing uncertainty about everything, we are absolutely thrilled to announce the PSIA-AASI Western Division Calendar of events for the 2020-21

A message from your PSIA-AASI-W Adaptive Task Force: During these crazy times of Covid-19 we are working to stay connected to one another.  Adapting to our current situation means we are moving in a direction

PSIA-AASI’s COVID-19 Snowsports Education Resources  Safety, fun, and learning make up the core tenets of PSIA-AASI’s vision to “Create Lifelong Adventures Through Education.” Delivering on this critical foundation for successful lessons is more important than

FISCAL YEAR July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020 530-587-7642 http://psia-w.org/psiaaasi-education-foundation/ PSIA-AASI Western Education Foundation  Our Mission is to provide educational opportunities for PSIA-AASI Western instructors looking to enhance their personal growth and further their

(Editor’s note: Kim Meares, Marriage and Family Therapist, is a practicing psychotherapist in Lake Arrowhead, CA. She is co-chair of the PSIA-AASI W Adaptive Task Force and director of the Adaptive program at Snow Valley

Things change (like our address for instance).  And, there's no better time like the present to seize the moment and make a move.  Which is just what we did with our Western division office.  While

The Western Division’s Education Foundation knows these are challenging times, but, as the saying goes, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” That’s just what the Education Foundation Board has been doing.  So

Thanks to our Pro Suppliers, there was a plethora of prizes to win this month during the 20/21 Renew to Win Giveaway.  We challenged you to renew your Western membership early in June 2020 to

Last week, the PSIA-AASI national board of directors created a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.  At the same time, the Board issued a message entitled Act and Advocate, which highlighted PSIA-AASI’s commitment to a

We know many of you have stories, some good and some bad, of living through the last few months.  Last week, we asked you to inspire us with your good news stories.  You didn't disappoint! 

We’re giving away some high value prizes from our pro suppliers during the month of June.  Renew your membership for the 20/21 season to be automatically entered to win an item of your choice from

There's no doubt we are going through some uncertain times in the industry, our careers, and our personal lives.  You can support your friends and fellow members during tough times by helping them with their

Right now we are facing uncertain times. That's not news. But if anyone in our society is well suited to navigate this, it's you and our community of pros. The Western Division has been working

At this time, you’re very aware of the unprecedented challenges the world and our snowsports industry are going through. I want you to know how much you – and all of our members – are

Jack Copeland’s world of skiing has been a big part of our organization for more than 40 years.  He died in February 2020.  John Armstrong, Treasurer of PSIA-AASI Western Education Foundation wrote the following tribute.

Thank you Suzanne Nottingham for sharing this wonderful story with us, reminding us how fun it can be skiing with seniors! I had the honor to teach a married couple each 87 years old and

Announcing an Exciting & Dynamic Opportunity in the Snowsports Industry PSIA-AASI Western Division Education Director We are pleased to announce a rewarding, challenging and fun educational leadership opportunity for PSIA-AASI Western Division for the 2020-21

I will always remember Thanksgiving day of 2010 as a turning point in my life. A literal turning point, actually, since it was my very first time snowboarding.  I had skied all my life since

This is part of an article that was originally written by Peter J. Dorsen, M.D. and published in a 1991 issue of The Professional Skier. Let's hear it for skiing - it's a wonderfully forgiving

NEW and free as a digital version to PSIA-AASI members, the new Fitness for Skiing and Snowboarding guide includes a great lineup of exercises that will help you improve your individual fitness so you can

This article originally appeared in The Professional Skier in the 1990's written by Jules Older When you're an instructor, it's all too easy to forget what a scary sport skiing is. After all, the mountain

The great thing about passion is that it's infectious. Knowing your “why” will help you stay committed to your dream and help others get on board, too. I became a PSIA member in 2009 so

Here are a few reasons WHY our members attend Professional Development Day! You can never have enough education, and when you stop seeking to improve yourself, that is the day you start going downhill. We

An Excerpt of this article can be found in the 2019 Fall edge Newsletter in print and digital By: Mamood Sabahi, PSIA-W Ed Staff / Alpine Examiner Every four years Interski holds the world’s largest

Protect Your Shoulder This Ski Season   By guest author and physical therapist Laura Garcia   You are bombing down your favorite run, you catch an edge and find yourself creating a yard sale down

  Vote on the proposed new Bylaws, updated Articles of Incorporation and Organizational Structure at the Fall Rally being held at Mammoth Mountain, December 8-9, 2019. The Western Division is making the move from an

Did you know that the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors represents nearly 33,000 women and men who are dedicated to promoting snowsports through instruction? In fact, PSIA-AASI is

Oct. 19th Professional Development Day and Member School Directors Round-Table Our Member School Directors Chair, Julie Matises and the Board of Directors would like to invite the Member School Directors and key staff to our

Are you or someone you know a female ski/snowboard instructor looking for an opportunity to progress your professional goals? Do you need additional funding to attend events or exams? Click below to find out more

The Board of Directors of the Education Foundation of PSIA-AASI Western Division has launched a first-in-the-profession “Excellence in Journalism” award benefiting the snowsports industry. Recognizing the importance of communication about our profession to both members

  Calling members! We want YOUR pictures and experiences. Message or e-mail us your pictures from the 2018-19 season for a chance to be featured in the next print newsletter! If you want a quick

Thank you everyone who voted in our Board of Directors election. Your opinion matters, and the election results are in! Please welcome our new and returning members of the board! New to the Board  

  New at the 2019 PSIA-W Convention is an Education Foundation Legends Clinic to benefit our Foundation. The three-hour clinic has a $25 premium on it which is a direct donation to our PSIA/AASI-W Education

This is your chance to own a ski and snowboard school! Make $75-100,000 working 6 months a year teaching skiing & snowboarding near the beach in Encinitas, California. Since 1977, for over 40 years since

Kurt and his group A year ago, Kurt McMahon from Australia wouldn't imagine he'd be where he is now. After graduating from high school, Kurt embarked on a more conventional route and enrolled

What a month! Tahoe resorts received up to 300  inches (That’s about 25 feet) of snow in February alone, according to the Opensnow report . Not bad for the shortest month of the year.

Join us again this year for the weekend of March 23 & 24, 2019 at Sierra At Tahoe! The event is a chance for veterans and active military to spend a weekend in the Lake Tahoe area.

Winter is on the way, so Halley O'Brien and Eric Lipton of PSIA and Snow Operating bring you a three-part video series on learning to ski to share with your friends, new-hires, and students alike!

Halley O'Brien and Chris Rogers of Snow Operating and the AASI teamed up to create a three-part video series to show new snowboarders what to expect on their first day riding. Share these videos with

Introducing the new Snowbird triple chairlift, enhanced beginner experience, and an expanded grooming fleet at Tahoe Donner’s Downhill Ski Resort and Cross Country Ski Center. Discounted ski season passes with special perks are on sale

We are accepting your stories for our next Edge Newsletter! Hey members! We know you are all up to awesome things this summer, and we want to hear about them! Have a cool story that

There are multiple ways you can give to the PSIA-AASI Western Education Foundation: Volunteer Turn your spring cleaning into a tax write off!  We are re-designing and modernizing our Truckee Office that serves the administration

Right after Spring Convention 2018, in Mammoth, CA, PSIA held their first Snowboard Level 1 exam in the U.S. in Mandarin Chinese. This was a 5-day prep and exam with the same standards and protocols

  For those who are new to PSIA-AASI or even instructing in general, it can be hard to imagine exactly what a Level 1 exam will be like. When I took this exam in January

Expedition Kirkwood Avalanche Adventure Center wants to give to our member a great Deal! As a PSIA/AASI member you will receive $75 off for the 3 day course bring the cost to $275!  What a