32 Degrees - Web Extras

Howard Child, a PSIA-AASI member with Alpine Level III, Telemark Level II, and Cross-country Level I certifications, enjoyed an epic trip to Iceland last year and sent along this photo and enviable tale of adventure for our “Wher...

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In “HOF-Bound Instructor Talks Shop,” legendary ski instructor Horst Abraham talks about what his April 2013 induction into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame means to him. A great many icons in the ski industry paved the way fo...

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In “Look Past Blind Spots to Forge a Personal Training Program,” former PSIA-AASI Alpine Team member Chris Fellows shares his considerable insights on how to train for success on snow. For a peek at the training calendar he developed...

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Michael Spindelman, a PSIA-certified Level II alpine instructor at New York’s Kissing Bridge Ski Area has great insights and perspective on his path toward Level III certification. Read his story here. Photo courtesy of Michael Spindelman

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Want to know the ins and outs of a pretzel maneuver on a box or rail? Click here for words of wisdom from The Jibbers. Photo by Sarah Oliver                  ...

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A new study by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) shows an upward trend in the number of skiers and riders--particularly children--who are wearing helments. Click here to read an NSAA news release on the topic. Chart courtesy of NSAA

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New to the snowsports instruction scene? Have we got a resource for you! Created primarily for people who are becoming—or are considering becoming—an instructor, PSIA-AASI’s Entry Level Instructor’s Guides “pr...

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Following an extensive selection process, in which top-tier ski and snowboard instructors from throughout the country submitted videos and writing samples—and then got to demonstrate their teaching, technical, and tactical skills on snow&m...

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Helping clients improve is always a reward, but some experiences leave a lasting impression. We asked PSIA-AASI members to offer their version of a dream lesson—whether it was one they’d already had the good fortune to experience or one t...

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In “Lessons Learned from a  Eurotest Experience” you’ll find insight and perspective on top-level certification in some European countries. Here, in “The Eurotest: Is It the Law of the Jungle?” you’l...

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