All About Ski Women
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…
The biting cold of a New York winter morning, with temperatures plummeting to -5°F and a wind chill that made it feel like a punishing -30°F, did little to deter…
Mirroring, defined as the act of copying another person with the explicit intention of understanding their actions and perspectives, is emerging as a foundational and highly effective instructional strategy within…
PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors) has officially announced the dates and locations for its highly anticipated Winter 2027 National Academy, Cross Country Academy,…
