From the Archives: “100 Things Every Instructor Should Do Before Dying” – #24
For this installment of “From the Archives,” we go back to Spring 2000 to find out why it’s never a bad idea for snowsports instructors to become familiar with snow grooming.
Chasing Winter: AASI Snowboard Team Development Coach Tony Macri in New Zealand
Want to ride the endless winter? AASI Snowboard Team Development Coach Tony Macri talks teaching and riding out the summer in New Zealand.
Whitewater Kayaking as a Way to Prepare for Snowboard Trick Performance
Multiterm AASI Snowboard Team member Matt Larson keeps riding gravity throughout the summer in the mountains of Montana. He says it helps him stay centered in the moment and committed to the action at hand. In this latest PSIA-AASI National Team Workout Story, he also shares how he pairs paddling with strength and mobility training to bridge the season.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding for Ski and Snowboard Fitness
In this PSIA-AASI National Team Workout story, PSIA Telemark Team member Keith Rodney shares how stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) keeps him physically fit and mentally sharp in the summer.
Angus Graham Rising Star Award Recipient Nick Nagey Strives to Connect Through Curiosity
This is the final story in a four-part series on the 3C’s, Top of the Course, and Angus Graham Rising Star Award recipients. Here, Nick Nagey shares his story about curiosity, connection, and striving to be the best snow pro he can be.
Mountain Bike Your Way into Shape for Skiing and Snowboarding
Mountain biking is a great way to enjoy your local ski and snowboard hill long after the snow is gone – and it keeps you in shape for hitting the hill when winter returns. Here, PSIA Alpine Team member Kevin Jordan shares his top tips for two-wheeled adventures.
National Team Summer Workouts: Cross-Training with Lyndsey Stevens
The 2024-28 PSIA-AASI National Team members put in a lifetime of work to earn their spot on the team in Big Sky, Montana, last April – both on and off snow. So much so that we wanted to share their summer workout secrets with you, to help you stay fit year-round, and with a goal of making next winter your best season ever.
Chasing Winter: Skiing the Southern Hemisphere with Michael Rogan
Ski Portillo, the legendary Chilean ski resort sitting high in the Andes, will celebrate its 75th season when it officially opens to the public next week. With the exception of the COVID years of 2020 and 2021, PSIA Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan has made Portillo his "summer home" since 1989.
Support Has Been Key to Level II Top of the Course Award Recipient Liz Lozinger’s Success
This is the third story in a four-part series on the 3C’s, Top of the Course, and Angus Graham Rising Star Award recipients. Here, Liz Lozinger shares her story about her journey to AASI-certified Level II snowboard instructor.
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