Entries by Kristi J

Western Alpine Movement Analysis Training Tool

This program was developed to focus on Movement Analysis (MA).  It is specifically designed to address Movement Analysis Exam Criteria for the PSIA-AASI Western Division Alpine Discipline. This MA Program addresses how students move.  It talks about how to identify cause-and-effect relationships between a student’s movements and the action of their skis as well as […]

National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Operational Best Practices

An NSAA advisory group of ski industry leaders developed this website resource, and the Ski Well, Be Well operational best practices based on scientific guidelines from experts. These practices can be adapted to each ski area’s unique operation and can be scaled according to the appropriate local COVID-19 response. National Ski Areas Association’s “Ski Well, […]

National Awards

By Blaine Lomen PSIA-AASI W Board of Directors Twice a year, PSIA-AASI gives awards in three categories.  The three awards below are considered the Winter Awards with an application deadline date of December 31, 2020.  The Spring Awards have an application deadline of April 30, 2021.  We will send out an email the beginning of […]

Western Board Round Table

Report on Board Round Table with Membership October 21, 2020 Greetings, fellow PSIA-AASI Western Division Members. Last Wednesday, October 21, your Board of Directors conducted a round-table discussion for the membership, with the purpose of introducing this year’s Board as well as what the Board is focused on for the 20/21 Season. The Round Table […]