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 Announces 2024-28 National Team!
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) announced its 2024-28 National Team today, April 25, concluding a rigorous, winter-long selection process that culminated on-snow at Big Sky, Montana, this week. The 30 professional instructors named to the team comprise some of the best skiers and riders in the world and are inspirational educators and lifelong learners.
Robin Barnes Reflects on Four Terms as a PSIA Alpine Team Member
As PSIA-AASI prepares to announce a new National Team tomorrow, we sat down with long-time PSIA Alpine Team member Robin Barnes to reflect on her highlights and contributions from previous terms.
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.
