Entries by Kristi J

CAMP Skate IA

In August we are partnering with SkateIA – Skate IA teaches and certifies skaters how to teach. They offer programs in-person and online, and an annual camp for the general skating public called CAMP Skate IA. On August 18-20, members can register with the SkateIA Camp to be held in Los Angeles. Description: Join skating instructors from around the […]

The West is kicking off another great season.

The Western Division board members just finished planning our 2017-2018 season and we have a lot of great events in store!  We are happy to welcome Kristi Prochazka as the new Administrative Director of PSIA/AASI-W.  She has been a strong employee of the Western office team for eight years.  Her creativeness and motivation to help […]

Diamond Peak Ski Resort – Your Tahoe Place! Hiring Child Ski Center Manager

Diamond Peak Ski Resort – Your Tahoe Place! Hiring Child Ski Center Manager Now hiring a Child Ski Center Manager with the passion and ability to share their leadership and experience teaching children at Diamond Peak’s Child Ski Center (group/private instruction for ages 3 – 7 years old). This is a Seasonal Manager salaried and benefited position […]

4 ways to keep your mind and body ready for next ski/snowboard season

 1. Mountain bike Applying to both skiing and snowboarding, controlling your downhill momentum is an important skill to practice in and off season. Cue mountain biking. Even if you’re not into going fast downhill, or you just like the idea of having all your bones unbroken, cross country mountain biking or road biking are also great ways to […]

The Realities and Responsibilities of Reaching the next level, Robin Barnes

You help others succeed on snow, but what about investing in your own development? Three-term Alpine Team member Robin Barnes offers insight on achieving your professional goals – which sometimes requires a gut-check on your objectives and taking responsibility for your own progress. Watch her full National Academy 2017 presentation, “The Realities & Responsibilities of Reaching the Next Level”.

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

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!

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 […]

Thanks for a great season!

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

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 […]