A 16-Year-Old Scrambler Suffers Fatal Fall Near Devil’s Castle in Wasatch Mountains
The rugged beauty of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, a destination cherished by outdoor enthusiasts for its challenging terrain and breathtaking vistas, became the site of a tragic incident on Wednesday, August…
Elevating Snowsports Instruction: PSIA-AASI’s National Alignment Redefines Professional Development and Certification
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…
Japan’s Powder Paradise: Ten Compelling Reasons to Make the Ski Trip of a Lifetime
Published August 21, 2026 05:00AM The allure of Japan’s legendary ski slopes has captured the imagination of winter sports enthusiasts worldwide. Videos of skiers enveloped in deep, ethereal powder, tales…
The Transformative Power of Certified Snowsports Instruction: A Marketing Director’s Journey to Renewed Confidence
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…
Guardians of the Coastline: Dr. Ali Banwell and the Race to Decode Antarctica’s Crumbling Ice Shelves
At the southern extremity of the globe, where the Antarctic Ice Sheet meets the Southern Ocean, a specialized team of glaciologists is conducting research that may determine the future of…
The 2025-2026 Western United States Snow Season: A Critical Analysis of Climate Anomalies and Water Security
The 2025-2026 winter season across the Western United States has concluded as one of the most erratic and meteorologically concerning periods in recent history, characterized by a phenomenon researchers are…
Member Profile: Liz Sheppard
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…
The Rwenzori Expedition: Skiing for Survival on Africa’s Melting Equator
Published August 20, 2026 02:37 PM Edison Kule’s neon green Dynafits click into place after a grueling five-day bushwhack through endemic cloud forests and heather. He begins his descent, turn…
Community Advocacy and Technological Innovation Drive Approval of Trego Battery Energy Storage System in Reno Nevada
In a significant milestone for Nevada’s renewable energy transition, the city of Reno has moved forward with the Trego Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 200-megawatt (MW) infrastructure project designed…
Alexander Wang’s Fall Collection: A Study in Restrained Opulence and Nostalgic Echoes
Alexander Wang’s latest fall collection, presented amidst the bustling energy of New York Fashion Week, presented a compelling narrative that oscillated between overt declarations of "extreme opulence" and a more…
