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psiaaasiwest

Professional Skiing Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
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WESTERN REGION
Passionate about snowsports education
🌟 National Award Nominations Are OPEN! Know an 🌟 National Award Nominations Are OPEN! Know an instructor or leader who lifts the whole community? Give them the spotlight they deserve. Nominations accepted through Nov 30, 2025. Let’s celebrate the folks who make snowsports better for everyone. 👉 Nominate today — https://thesnowpros.org/for-members/awards-and-recognition/ Tip 1 💡 Be Specific Share concrete examples of impact — a moment, a gesture, a season highlight. Tip 2 🤝 Show Their Leadership Explain how they support others, build community, or elevate inclusivity. Tip 3 🏔️ Highlight Professionalism Teaching excellence, consistency, mentoring, growth mindset — it all counts. Tip 4 ❤️ Tell Their Story Paint a quick picture of why this person matters to you and to your mountain. ✨ Ready to Nominate? Submissions open until Nov 30, 2025. Visit TheSnowPros.org for more info. #thesnowpros #psiaaasi
🌞 THIS WEEK IN THE WEST Mid-November stoke is r 🌞 THIS WEEK IN THE WEST Mid-November stoke is real — clinics, webinars, and storms are lining up! 🎓 On-Snow + Online 📢 Last Call — Register by TONIGHT! Intro to PSIA-AASI Snowsports at Mammoth 🗓 Dec 1–2 | 8:30 AM–4 PM 👉 Perfect kick-off for new instructors. 🔗 [Link in bio] 📅 Wed Nov 12 | 5–6 PM PT “Using Video to Enhance Training” – online webinar 🎥 Sharpen your MA and feedback skills before hitting snow. 🔗 psia-w.org/events ⸻ 🎿 Resort Openings Are Firing Up! 🗻 Mammoth – Nov 14 🗻 Northstar & Heavenly – Nov 21 🗻 Lee Canyon – Nov 21 🗻 Palisades – Nov 26 🗻 Sierra-at-Tahoe – Nov 28 🗻 Kirkwood – Dec 5 🗻 Big Bear Resorts – Early Dec 🗻 Mountain High – Projected Nov 21 Find them all 30+ on our Member Resorts page! /snowsport-school-directors-resources/member-schools/ ⸻ ❄️ Tahoe Forecast (OpenSnow – Nov 10) Dry start to the week, then boom! 🌧 Thu storm: rain early → snow by night. ☀️ Weekend: cold, clear, prime for snowmaking. Next week stays colder — more storms possible. 🏔 #TheSnowPros | #PSIAAASIWest | #WinterIsComing Tag us and show us how you’re getting ready for the season!
Kick off your winter with ski legend Glen Plake in Kick off your winter with ski legend Glen Plake in this high-energy preseason clinic! Together, you’ll shake off the summer rust, reconnect with your body and mind, and tune into Glen’s personal approach to winter prep. From movement and mindset to gear checks and on-snow flow, this session is all about starting the season confident, connected, and ready to rip. 🔥 What to expect: • Active tuning and preseason drills • Mindset reset and flow work • Tips from Glen on how to build your best season yet All levels. All disciplines. All stoke welcome. Let’s light up the season from the very first turn! 📍 Dec 4 | Mammoth Mountain 🕓 Registration closes Nov 27 🔗 Event details & registration at Link in Bio! @elanskis @mammothmountain @visitmammoth @glenplake @lekiusa @kuhl @pitviper #thesnowpros #mammothmountain #snowpros #psiaaasi #psiaaasiwest #legend #glenplake #theglenplake
🤙Calling All Snowboarders and Skiers Looking to 🤙Calling All Snowboarders and Skiers Looking to Amp Up Their Skills and Style! Freestyle Academy at Northstar, Feb 23–27, 2026 — *Event is only open current to PSIA-AASI members* 😎 PSIA-AASI Western Region is excited to host the 4th Annual National Freestyle Academy at Northstar California Resort in North Lake Tahoe! Registration is OPEN! Whether you’re looking to level up your park skills or prepare for your Freestyle Specialist certification, this event is your chance to train with National Team members and top Western Region freestyle coaches in one of the best terrain parks around. ⛓ More info here at link in profile. #snowpros #thesnowpros #psiaaasi #psiaaasiwest #snowsports #freestyleacademy
Coach smarter with video! Join us Nov 12 (5–6 PM Coach smarter with video! Join us Nov 12 (5–6 PM PT) for a PSIA-AASI webinar on using video to enhance your training and feedback. Let’s bring movement analysis to life — one frame at a time. 👉 Open to all PSIA-AASI members. 🔗 Register via https://psia-w.org/home/events/?cal-month=-11&cal-year=2025&event=16221#psia-calendar or at psia-w.org #thesnowpros #snowpros #psiaaasi #psiaaasiwest
📅 LAST MINUTE REMINDER, don’t miss out: Natio 📅 LAST MINUTE REMINDER, don’t miss out: National Scholarships close Nov 1 !!! Professional development access and affordability are crucial for our members to build careers in snowsports education. PSIA-AASI scholarships can help you attend an event, obtain a certification or specialist credential, or gain access to special educational opportunities. Invest in your certs & clinics this season - go visit @thesnowpros for more info! #thesnowpros #snowpros #psiaaasi
✨ Let’s connect! Join the PSIA-AASI Western Le ✨ Let’s connect! Join the PSIA-AASI Western Leadership Webinar — your chance to hear what’s new in our region and across the nation! 💬 Regional updates 📘 Senior programs ⚖️ By-law changes 🌎 National alignment 📅 Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT 🔗 Link in bio #thesnowpros #snowpros #psiaaasi #psiaaasiwest #snowsports
What a day! Our Fall Rally at the OVEC Palisades T What a day! Our Fall Rally at the OVEC Palisades Tahoe was the perfect way to kick off the season — reconnecting with friends after summer, sharing laughs, and getting inspired for what’s ahead. A huge thank you to all our speakers for sharing their knowledge and passion to get us ready for an amazing winter. — @jricej1 John Rice Ski California @boliba5vt Jeff Boliba Snowball Effect Group @jebboyd Jeb Boyd @The PSIA-AASI National Team @interskiinternational https://www.interskicongress.com/2027/ Melanie Saucier @melaniesaucierphotography Melanie Saucier Photography @carriepritchardharvey Carrie Pritchard Harvey @bas_adventures Bryan Allegretto OpenSnow @pallison09 Pete Allison , Penn State And yes… it’s already snowing on the mountains! 🙌 ❄️ Here’s to an incredible season ahead — see you on the slopes! Gallery will be soon ready for those who volunte#snowsportscommunity . . . #PSIAWest #PSIAAASI #THESNOWPROS #FallRally #SkiSeason #PalisadesTahoe #SnowIsHere #SnowsportsCommunity
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PSIA-AASI Western
Serving California, Nevada, and Hawaii
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 969
Truckee, CA 96160

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(303) 987-9390
memberservices@thesnowpros.org
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