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 First Chair Podcast Celebrates 700th Episode!
Congratulations to Host George Thomas, as he recently celebrated the 700th episode of the First Chair Podcast in style, hosting PSIA-AASI Lead Writer Pete Kray. You can listen to more First Chair Podcasts on SoundCloud and on Spotify, including much more from 2024 National Academy.
Love, Fun, and Excitement! First-Time Academy Attendees Share Their Experience
Awards, recognition, and scholarships like those that were shared at the Yellowstone Conference Center at Big Sky, Montana, last week, often provide a welcome introduction for first-time attendees to experience PSIA-AASI National Academies for themselves.
2024 National Academy Suppliers Supply the Stoke!
Cheers to the PSIA-AASI Official Suppliers who are committed to helping grow snowsports and design products that make it easier to share what snow pros do best.
National Academy Awards & Recognition Night Honors Excellence in Instruction
PSIA-AASI National Academies attendees packed the Yellowstone Conference Center at Big Sky, Montana, Wednesday night, April 17, ringing the room with cheers, warm memories, and several standing ovations as they honored some of the true pioneers and rising stars of U.S. ski and snowboard instruction.
The Best Snowsports Instruction Tradition? Closing Out the Season at National Academies
Tom Gabriesle went to his first PSIA National Academy when it was held in Snowbird, Utah, in 1992. Since then, other than a break for Covid and a brief hiccup in the mid-1990s, he hasn’t missed the event in 30 years.
National Academy 2024: Becoming Inspirational in Snowsports Teaching
PSIA-AASI’s largest national event of the year kicked off Monday, April 15, at Montana’s Big Sky Resort. The annual, weeklong gathering provides an opportunity for instructors from all levels, all disciplines, and all parts of the country to gather for on- and off-snow education, inspiration, and networking.
