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
Professional Development Plan: National Team Member Brian Donovan
Congratulations to the 2021-24 PSIA-AASI National Team for all the work they’ve done promoting, supporting, and assisting with the development of PSIA-AASI education materials, programs, and activities at all levels. As the team enters its final season, team coaches and members reflect on the work they’ve done for the association, their personal accomplishments, and their professional development plans — including how they think those plans can help you reach your goals this season.
Professional Development Plan: National Team Member Mike Hafer
Congratulations to the 2021-24 PSIA-AASI National Team for all the work they’ve done promoting, supporting, and assisting with the development of PSIA-AASI education materials, programs, and activities at all levels. As the team enters its final season, team coaches and members reflect on the work they’ve done for the association, their personal accomplishments, and their professional development plans — including how they think those plans can help you reach your goals this season.
PSIA-AASI National Team Coaching Staff Applications Are Open
The application process to identify the discipline coaches for the 2024-28 PSIA-AASI National Team is now open. A PSIA-AASI Team coach is a collaborator, influencer, and inspiration to help others achieve their potential. They will play a critical role in the PSIA-AASI strategic education alignment initiative and help unite around the values, goals, and Ends identified by the association.
Supercharge Your Skiing with Holiday Booster Strap Sale
PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Booster Strap is making it easy for professional ski instructors to take their skiing to the next level this season. From now through Dec. 24, PSIA members get a 40 percent discount on Booster Strap's famous line of elastic power straps.
In Memoriam: Hall of Fame Adaptive Instruction Icon Gwen Allard
Hall of Fame snowsports instructor Gwen Allard, one of the world’s visionaries in the field of adaptive instruction and a pioneer for raising the profile for women in snowsports teaching, died on Nov. 28 at the age of 86.
Free Online Courses Available to Snow Pros and Non-Members
PSIA-AASI’s free e-learning courses are available to professional snowsports instructors and non-members who want to improve their ski and snowboard skills.