All About Ski Women
Liz Sheppard stands as a distinguished figure in the snowsports and outdoor education communities, embodying a career marked by relentless dedication, innovative teaching methodologies, and a profound commitment to nurturing…
The instructional strategy known as mirroring, defined as copying someone with the intention of understanding them, stands as a best practice in teaching and learning, deeply rooted in both evolutionary…
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) has officially released the dates and locations for its highly anticipated Winter 2027 National Academy, Cross Country…
July 22, 2026 – In a significant move signaling a commitment to modernizing professional development for snowsports instructors, the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors…
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) has announced the appointment of Maggie Loring to its esteemed National Board of Directors, where she will…
The professional landscape for snowsports instructors, shaped by the seasonal rhythms inherent to the industry, frequently prompts a critical discussion regarding career development: whether to pursue deep specialization or cultivate…
A pivotal development in snowsports instruction, originally detailed in the Fall 2025 Issue of 32 Degrees by J. Scott McGee and Jacob Crawford, introduces a dynamic reinterpretation of the Static,…
The fundamental skills underpinning exceptional snowsports instruction remain constant, yet the methodology for fostering, developing, and validating these skills has undergone a transformative evolution. Over the past several years, the…
For Katherine Fuller, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), a recent five-week intermediate ski lesson program at…
Liz Sheppard, a highly credentialed Level III snowboard instructor and Children’s Specialist 2, stands as a testament to dedication in the evolving fields of snowsports instruction and outdoor education. Currently…
