Entries by Kristi J

Inline Update: Skate to Ski Camps, Freestyle Fun + Pro Offers

May 26, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

Other than catching a plane to Australia or Chile this summer, inline skating is one of the best ways to work on your skiing skills while you wait for the snow to return. With inline skates on dry land you can successfully mimic on-snow movement. The dynamic balance, body posture, weight shifting, and rhythm needed […]

You Can Still Play On The Snow!

May 22, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

It May feel like Summer….but some of our Member Schools are still feeling the winter vibe.  Don’t put those skis away yet, below is a list of our Member School Resorts that are still open. Squaw Valley Spring Open daily thru June 4, operating hours: 9am-4pm Open Saturdays & Sundays thru June 25, operating hours are to […]

Another Spring Convention for the books!

May 5, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

PSIA-AASI would like to thank all the members who made this a convention to remember. We had over 300 people come out for a great time this year! Here are some of our favorite pictures. (if the gallery shows up really small on your browser, just click on an image to see them full size)

Thanks for a great season!

April 26, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

The Western Division PSIA-AASI want to thank all of you for another amazing season.  We all had a fullfilling season putting up with all the shoveling, crazy driving, endless powder days and everything else that comes with an epic winter. Message from our president “Our Western membership numbers were record setting this past winter! Thank you […]

The Matrix

April 21, 2017 /0 Comments/in /by

If you scroll down to the very bottom of our home page, you may come across something new… The Matrix. Now you might be curious about what the Matrix is. In one sentence, It is a database of educational videos on everything from specific moves to varying terrain in all disciplines. This is what the […]

New Events coming April 3-15

March 28, 2017 /0 Comments/in , , /by

If you still want to get your level 1 or your Snowboard Level 2 this season, we have some new events coming up! You can go see them all and register at http://psia-w.org/calendar/ April 3 – Snowboard Level 1 Validation at Boreal April 3-5 – Alpine level 1 exam at Mount Shasta Snow Park April 4-5 […]

Be a kid again – go to camp!

March 27, 2017 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

Lets face it – kids these days have so many options when it comes to snowboarding camps. From Woodward camps to High Cascade to developmental groms teams, there is definitely no shortage of opportunities for kids to go to a camp and get quality coaching on the hill and fun times at camp. Don’t you […]

Ramp Up Your Park Game

March 24, 2017 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

  Did you Know PSIA-AASI West holds Freestyle Session Events.  This is a 3 day focused freestyle training, you will have the opportunity to ride one of the best parks in North America with some of our best PSIA-AASI freestyle staff. What is a Freestyle session? A Freestyle Session is an education event and an exam […]