William “Bill” Lash, one of the Professional Ski Instructors of America’s original founders, the association’s first president, and architect and innovator of Interski 1968 in Aspen, Colorado – the first and only Interski to be held in North America – died on April 23, 2023, in Seattle at the age of 95.
Meet Josh Smith, a former U.S. Marine and the training manager for California’s Mammoth Mountain Ski & Snowboard School, a snowboard assessor, and the Western Freestyle Task Force Chair.
The PSIA-AASI Awards and Recognition Ceremony took place at the Yellowstone Conference Center Wednesday night, honoring the achievements of several instructors.
The deadline to submit is Sunday, April 30, for the 3 C’s Award, the Angus Graham Rising Star Award, or the Top of the Course Award.
Raise your poles in honor of ski instructor Otto Ross, who on January 27, 2023, celebrated his 97th birthday on the slopes of Mission Ridge in Washington.
Nominate a peer who deserves special recognition. The deadline to submit is Sunday, April 30, for the 3 C’s Award, the Angus Graham Rising Star Award, or – for members who’ve achieved a Level II or Level III certification this season – the Top of the Course Award.
Nominations for the Distinguished Service Award, Educational Excellence Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award are due December 31 at 11:59 Mountain Time.
Level III alpine instructor and premier ski racing photographer Paul Bussi illustrates how the Alpine Skiing Fundamentals apply to the highest levels of the sport.
Lifelong instructor and former PSIA-AASI National Team member Chris Kastner passed away Saturday, November 5. Learn more about his life.
Meet Matt, an alpine instructor, race coach, brand competition director, US Ski Team technician, Park City Boot Room owner, and PSIA-AASI education staff member.
