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
Pro Offer Etiquette: Follow These Four Simple Rules
If you plan to use your members-only PSIA-AASI Pro Offers to refresh some of your gear before the season starts, review the rules of the road for this valuable member benefit. Otherwise, the deals you may get today could disappear tomorrow – for everyone.
National Scholarship Window for the 2024-25 Season Closes Oct. 31. Apply Now!
PSIA-AASI scholarships help snow pros achieve their professional goals by providing resources to offset expenses in their quest to increase their knowledge and improve their skills. As a friendly reminder, applications close Thursday, Oct. 31!
National Team Member Brian Smith Shares His Most Memorable Teaching Experience
As we get ready to kick off a new season, Alpine Team member Brian Smith shares his most memorable teaching experience, one that taught him patience, humility, empathy, and gratitude all in the same lesson.
PSIA-AASI Welcomes Hot Chillys as Official Supplier
PSIA-AASI welcomes Hot Chillys as the association’s newest official supplier. For professional instructors, the mission at Hot Chillys is to keep you so comfortable you forget they’re even there.
Certification Secrets: Level III Alpine Instructor MaryLu Cianciolo
In this installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, Level III Alpine Instructor and Chicago Snow Studio Owner MaryLu Cianciolo explains why even starting down the path to certification can create more success – and fun – in your teaching.
From the Archives: “Cultural Connections in Alaska”
For this installment of “From the Archives,” we go back a decade to the Fall 2014 issue of 32 Degrees, with an insightful feature by former PSIA Cross Country (then Nordic) Team member Megan Spurkland on instructing in Alaska Native villages.
