Entries by Kristi J
2020-21 Western Event Calendar
More than half a year after the premature shutdown of the 2019-20 season and the ensuing uncertainty about everything, we are absolutely thrilled to announce the PSIA-AASI Western Division Calendar of events for the 2020-21 season. Unfortunately, enough uncertainty remains that we have to say most everything is tentative. (The exceptions are our online learning […]
Adaptive Task Force Webinar Series
A message from your PSIA-AASI-W Adaptive Task Force: During these crazy times of Covid-19 we are working to stay connected to one another. Adapting to our current situation means we are moving in a direction of virtual learning – lots of Zoom! In partnership with Rim Special Athletes, the Adaptive Task Force of PSIA-AASI-W has […]
Navigating the 20/21 Snowsports Season
PSIA-AASI’s COVID-19 Snowsports Education Resources Safety, fun, and learning make up the core tenets of PSIA-AASI’s vision to “Create Lifelong Adventures Through Education.” Delivering on this critical foundation for successful lessons is more important than ever as we work together to maintain a low-risk learning environment for ourselves, our guests, and our colleagues – so […]
Education Foundation Annual Impact Report
FISCAL YEAR July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020 info@psia-w.org 530-587-7642 https://psia-w.org/psiaaasi-education-foundation/ PSIA-AASI Western Education Foundation Our Mission is to provide educational opportunities for PSIA-AASI Western instructors looking to enhance their personal growth and further their careers in snowsports instruction. We help 3500+ members that serve at ski areas in California and Nevada Education Events Sponsorships […]
How Can we Best Manage our Mental Health During the Crisis of Covid-19 – by Kim Meares
(Editor’s note: Kim Meares, Marriage and Family Therapist, is a practicing psychotherapist in Lake Arrowhead, CA. She is co-chair of the PSIA-AASI W Adaptive Task Force and director of the Adaptive program at Snow Valley Mountain Resort. She is a co-founder and helps run Rim Special Athletes which during the winter provides adaptive ski and […]
We’ve Moved!
Things change (like our address for instance). And, there’s no better time like the present to seize the moment and make a move. Which is just what we did with our Western division office. While we are still getting settled in and organized, take a peek at the new space… Our new address: 10049 […]
Western Education Foundation Update
The Western Division’s Education Foundation knows these are challenging times, but, as the saying goes, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” That’s just what the Education Foundation Board has been doing. So here is some good news for the Western Division’s membership. The Education Foundation had its best year ever in donations […]
