About Us
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching people how to ski and snowboard. Join us and turn your passion into a profession. Or, come take a lesson from us — friends don’t let friends teach friends. Let the snow fly!
About Us
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching people how to ski and snowboard. Join us and turn your passion into a profession. Or, come take a lesson from us — friends don’t let friends teach friends. Let the snow fly!
Latest News
PSIA-AASI Spring Education Conference Works to Enhance the Professional Instruction Experience
PSIA-AASI’s Spring Education Conference wrapped up in Keystone, Colorado, last week, with key educational leaders from across the country gathering to continue to work toward strategic alignment, streamline the education and assessment process for each snow-sliding discipline, and enhance the professional snowsports instruction experience.
Three C’s Award Winner 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.
