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
Why Women’s Summit Is a Must-Attend Event
Women’s Summit 2025 takes place Sunday, Feb. 23, through Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Solitude, Utah, providing attendees with an opportunity to learn from the top educators and PSIA-AASI National and Alumni Team members from around the country.
PSIA-AASI Welcomes New Official Supplier WHITESPACE
PSIA-AASI is thrilled to welcome WHITESPACE as a new Official Supplier. The performance snow brand was created by snowboarding icon Shaun White to inspire riders to forge their unique path, transcend boundaries, and write their own story.
PSIA-AASI Welcomes New CEO, Jeff Lifgren
PSIA-AASI Welcomes New CEO, Jeff Lifgren The PSIA-AASI National Board of Directors is pleased to announce that, after an extensive nationwide search, it has
Rider Rally Returns to Copper Mountain for Its 25th Anniversary
AASI Rider Rally, one of the most unique, storied, and all-around fun annual snowsports instruction events of the winter returns to Copper Mountain, Colorado, to celebrate its 25th anniversary this April.
10 Early Season Teaching Tips from National Team Coach Jeb Boyd
PSIA-AASI National Team Coach Jeb Boyd offers a few timely tips for how you can teach safe, successful lessons no matter what kind of snow is on your local mountain.
32 Degrees: Meet Ingrid Backstrom
This excerpted “Meet” Q&A with freeskier, mom, coach, and The North Face athlete Ingrid Backstrom, written by PSIA-AASI National Team alumna Robin Barnes, appears in the Winter 2025 Issue of 32 Degrees.