American Snow: The One-Board Revolution
With AASI Rider Rally preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary, here are some of the highlights from American Snow of the birth of snowboarding and how AASI continues to play a crucial role in growing this wonderful sport.
32 Degrees: Member Profile – Deb Armstrong
Meet former PSIA Alpine Team member and Olympic Gold Medalist Deb Armstrong, who was honored with the PSIA-AASI Distinguished Service Award at last April’s PSIA-AASI National Academy in Big Sky, Montana.
Monica Young Earns Her Alpine Level II in Treble Cone, New Zealand
Western Region member Monica Young shares how she earned her Alpine Level II certification in New Zealand and what it means to her to continue striving for advanced certification.
Transferring Teaching Skills with Nick Nagey: “Everything I Do Is Informed by Ski Instruction”
Aspen-based ski instructor Nick Nagey was honored with PSIA-AASI’s Angus Graham Rising Star Award at PSIA-AASI National Academies in Big Sky, Montana, in April, recognizing his career path in the industry and ability to connect with his students and fellow instructors. Here, he shares how his ski instruction skills transfer to the rest of his professional life.
How Do You Use Your Snowsports Teaching Skills in Your Daily Life?
What are the top ski and snowboard teaching skills you regularly apply to aspects of your life? Here are just a few of the interesting replies we received on Facebook and Instagram.
Chasing Winter at Big SNOW in New Jersey with Peter Novom
In the latest edition of “Chasing Winter,” new PSIA-AASI National Team member Peter Novom talks about hosting a freestyle skills clinic at Big SNOW, an indoor ski area in the American Dream Mall, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
From the Archives: “Great Moments in Snowboarding History,” Part 1
For this installment of “From the Archives,” we go back to the Winter 2008 issue of The Pro Rider for Part 1 of “Great Moments in Snowboarding History,” by then-Associate Editor Steve Lysaker.
Building Camaraderie in Portillo: Michael Rogan, Troy Walsh, and Katie White Prepare for the 2024-25 Season, Part 2
PSIA Alpine Team member Troy Walsh took a midsummer trip to Chile, this July, to ski with PSIA Alpine Team Technical Coach Michael Rogan and new Alpine Team member Katie White. In part 2, the trio talks about the process of developing a new team, building on the team’s prior accomplishments, and making new contributions.
Building Camaraderie in Portillo: Michael Rogan, Troy Walsh, and Katie White Prepare for the 2024-25 Season
PSIA Alpine Team member Troy Walsh took a midsummer trip to Chile, this July, to ski with PSIA Alpine Team Technical Coach Michael Rogan and new Alpine Team member Katie White. Find out what the trio learned during their time together at Ski Portillo.
Other Industry News
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- The European ski resorts following in the tracks of North Americaon November 14, 2024
- 'Magician' Canmore ski instructor to be inducted in CSIA hall of fameon November 14, 2024
- This Winter Sports Summit Celebrates Black Ski Groupson November 13, 2024
- Documentary film focuses on Whaleback, other smaller ski areason November 13, 2024
- How Adaptive Lessons Took the Slippery Out of the Slopes For My Sonon November 13, 2024