First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

06.04.21: 2021-24 National Team - Meet Kevin Jordan

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The new PSIA-AASI National Team will set the standard for snowsports instruction and embody the ski and snowboard experience. In April 2021, PSIA-AASI...

06.02.21: Tom Long Receives PSIA-AASI’s Distinguished Service Award

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Tom Long, who was recently recognized with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors those who’ve made important con...

05.28.21: 2021-24 National Team - Meet Brian Donovan

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The new PSIA-AASI National Team will set the standard for snowsports instruction and embody the ski and snowboard experience. In April 2021, PSIA-AASI...

05.26.21: 2021-24 National Team - Meet Christina Bruno

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Bruno is a member of the 2021-24 PSIA-AASI National Team where she will help set the standard for snowsports instruction. PSIA-AASI hand-sel...

05.24.21: Mermer Blakeslee Receives PSIA-AASI’s Education Excellence Award

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Mermer Blakeslee, who was recently recognized with the Education Excellence Award, which honors those exceptional few memb...

05.12.21: Eliza Kuntz on How Academies Made a Successful Return

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI’s Board of Directors Chair, Eliza Kuntz, about what it was like for the National Academies and Rider Rally eve...

05.13.21: Stacey Gerrish Receives PSIA-AASI’s Education Excellence Award

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Stacey Gerrish, who was recently recognized with the Education Excellence Award, which honors those exceptional few member...

05.11.21: Ed Younglove Receives PSIA-AASI’s Lifetime Achievement Award

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Ed Younglove, who was recently recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ed's patience and commitment to continuity ...

4.22.21: Team Selection 2021 - Jeb Boyd on Excelling in High-Pressure Situations Day 4

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PISA-AASI National Team Coach Jeb Boyd talks about how team selection candidates need to dig deep to show everything they bring to the table to help s...

4.21.2021: Team Selection 2021 - Jonathan Ballou & Jeb Boyd Discuss Day 3

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from Jonathan Ballou who shares that Team Selection is more like a job interview than a certification exam, and that candidates competing for the...

04.24.21: Dustin Krause Completed a Cross-country Drive in an All-electric Volkswagen

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Dustin Krause, the e-mobility director for Volkswagen of America. Learn what it was like for him to complete a 6,700-mile-...

04.20.21: Team Selection 2021 – Jeb Boyd, Ron Kipp & Eric Rolls Preview Day 2

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Jeb Boyd, Ron Kipp and Eric Rolls about Day 2 of the on-snow portion of Team Selection 2021 at Breckenridge, Colorado. Lis...

04.19.21: Team Selection 2021 – Jeb Boyd Previews Day 1

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Jeb Boyd, PSIA-AASI National Team Head Coach, about the on-snow portion of Team Selection 2021 that kicks off at Breckenri...

04.16.21: Meet Emily Lovett

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with the PSIA Cross Country Team Coach, Emily Lovett, about what's next for the Cross Country team. Emily calls Lake Catamount ...

04.15.21: Meet Michael Rogan and Matt Boyd

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with the PSIA Alpine National Team coach, Michael Rogan, and the Alpine Assistant and Development Coach, Matt Boyd. Listen in ...

04.01.21: Meet Jeff Boliba - Burton Global

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Jeff Boliba, vice president of sport & participation at Burton Global. Burton Snowboards recently honored the American Ass...

03.30.21: Meet Eric Rolls - AASI Snowboard Coach

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Eric Rolls, who serves as the AASI Snowboard Coach for the PSIA-AASI National Team. Eric talks about how he’s been integ...

03.25.21: Kevin Olivera Shares What He Learned Pursuing His Level I

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Kevin Olivera, who teaches at Whitetail Mountain Resort, on what it was like for him to decide after 10 years of teaching ...

03.23.21: How Michael Rogan’s Relationship with Nordica Benefits All Instructors

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan and Andy Hare, Nordica’s special events and marketing coordinator. Learn how for mo...

03.18.21: How Sno-Go is Helping More People to Sliding on Snow

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Obed Marrder and Chase Wagstaff, co-founders of Sno-Go, which is a PSIA-AASI Official Supplier. Learn how Sno-Go is helpin...

03.16.21: Team Selection 2021: Indoor Presentations

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Jeb Boyd, head coach for the PSIA-AASI National Team about Team Selection that happens this April 2021. Learn what all the...

03.11.21: Successful AASI Level I Candidates Share Their Story

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Todd Ainsworth and a group of successful AASI Level I snowboard instructors who share their firsthand story. Listen in to ...

03.09.21: Jeb Boyd Chats About What’s Happening with PSIA-AASI National Team Selection

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team Head Coach Jeb Boyd about what’s happening with National Team 2021 selection this month. Jeb al...

03.01.21: Chris Rogers and Nabil Rahman Chat About Spot Insurance

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with AASI Snowboard Team member, Chris Rogers, and Nabil Rahman, from Spot Insurance. PSIA-AASI’s newest Official Supplier of...

02.24.21 Leigh Perini Reports on What’s Happening at the Women’s Virtual Summit

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Perini chats about why you should make plans to attend the Women’s Virtual Summit, Sunday, Feb. 28, and Monday, March 1, 2021, featuring a kic...

02.23.21: Head Coach Jeb Boyd Chats Team Selection for PSIA-AASI National Team

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Jeb Boyd, head coach for the PSIA-AASI National Team about Team Selection that happens this April 2021. This event will he...

02.17.21: Tim Kenney Chats About Education, Events & Webinars

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Tim Kenney, education and events manager for the PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain division about what it’s been like to create a...

02.11.21: Registration Rates Increase on 2/12 for National Academy

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI National Team Head Coach, Jeb Boyd, and PSIA-AASI Director of Education, Dave Schuiling chat about why you should register now for Adaptive ...

02.11.21: Post Level I Assessment with Francis Do

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Francis Do about what it’s been like this season to lead assessments and instructors chat and share their stories after ...

02.09.21: Tea Talk Part 2 - Stacey Gerrish Chats About Teaching a Split Lesson for Multi-Disciplines

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Stacey Gerrish about what it’s like to teach a split lesson and what you can do to help teach both skiers and snowboarde...

02.04.21: Meet Katie Chong, an Alpine Level I instructor at Whitetail Resort

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Katie Chong, who talks about how she got started as an instructor. In middle school, she joined the ski team for a year an...

02.01.21: Tea Talk Part 1 - Stacey Gerrish Chats About Hosting a Family Lesson

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Stacey Gerrish about what it’s like to help a family on a vacation learn to ski or ride together during a family private...

1.26.21: Staying Open During this Season with Nubs Nob Director Brad Miller

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Nubs Nob Winter Sports School Director Brad Miller, who hails from the PSIA-AASI Central division. Brad chat about his rol...

01.20.21: How to Train to Your Goals During a Low Snow Season with Nate Gardner

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Nate Gardner, who chats about how you can train during this season and what you can do to achieve your goals if it’s a l...

01.13.21: Phillip Anderson & JB Brier on How to Prepare for an Early Season Exam

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain division education staff member, Phillip Anderson, and Eldora’s Director of Ski and Ride School, Jeff (JB) Brier, explain w...

12.23.20: Christeen Walch & Francesca Pavillard-Cain Talk About Women of Winter

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christeen Walch and Francesca Pavillard-Cain talk about the Women of Winter speaker series on February 20 that highlights BIPOC women carving their ow...

12.21.20: Brooks Lillehei Chats Buck Hill

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI Board of Director member, Brooks Lillehei, who hails from the PSIA-AASI Central division. Brooks chat about his ...

12.19.20: New Kids’ Activity Book Shares the Fun and Safety of Snowsports

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Nathan Y. Jarvis, a PSIA-AASI member and internationally recognized illustrator, about what it was like to illustrate the ...

12.17.20: Andrew Johnston Talks About Being Back on Snow

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The stoke is back! First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI Intermountain member, Andrew Johnston, about what it’s like to be back on snow and what it ...

12.15.20: An Interview with Emily, David and Greg from the PSIA Cross Country Team

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Cross Country Coach, Emily Lovett, and PSIA Cross Country team members, David Lawrence and Greg Rhodes, about some of...

12.08.20: Leslie Baker Brown Chats About Blizzard-Tecnica’s Women-to-Women Project

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Leslie Baker Brown from Blizzard-Tecnica about the Women-to-Women (W2W) Project, a new global initiative that they’re wo...

12.03.20: Steve Edberg Covers Assessment Standards in an On-Snow Clinic

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair reports live from PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain’s Member School Management meeting held last month at Loveland Ski Area located near the town...

12.01.20: Tracy Buchanan, Ski Patroller, on Areas Reopening This Season

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy Buchanan, a ski patroller and a Level III PSIA-certified instructor, shares an update about ways you can provide a great guest experience during...

11.24.20: The North Face’s Commitment to Increase Outdoor Access for All

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Hannah Abuzaineh, who serves as The North Face’s Senior Manager, Social Impact and The Explore Fund. Learn about PSIA-AA...

11.20.20: On Hill Update - Slopeside Children's Clinic with Joe Quarantillo

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair reports live from PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain’s Member School Management meeting held earlier this week at Loveland Ski Area located near t...

11.12.20: Grant Bishop & Brennan Metzler Chat Uphill Travel Tips & Splitboards

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Telemark Team member, Grant Bishop, and AASI Snowboard Team member, Brennan Metzler, about uphill travel tips on skis...

11.05.20: How to Make Beginner Feel Like a Pro with Francesca Pavillard-Cain

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Francesca Pavillard-Cain and Bruce Edgerly from Backcountry Access. Francesca chats about how you can make beginners feel ...

11.03.20 What Happens After Certification With Jonathan Hershberger And Jeff Brier

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI members Jeff Brier and Jonathan Hershberger about what really happens after you receive your certification. Lear...

10.31.20: How to Teach Cross-Discipline Lessons This Season

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI National Team members Matt Boyd, Geoff Krill, and Eric Rolls chat about how you can teach cross-discipline lessons this season with your fam...

10.29.20: How to Ski Powder Course with Ann Schorling

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA Alpine Team member Ann Schorling chats about a new “How to Ski Powder” e-learning course she created with pro skier Wendy Fisher and SKI maga...

10.22.20: Geoff Krill Chats About Teaching Adaptive Lessons During this Ski Season

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Adaptive Coach, Geoff Krill, about what it may look like to provide adaptive lessons during this 2020-21 ski and ride...

10.20.20: Eric Lipton Chats About Reopening the 2020-21 Ski Season

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member, Eric Lipton, about what ski and snowboard instructors might expect this season when resorts and s...

10.19.20: Invite to Attend PMBIA Level 1 Course @ Bryce Resort

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with David Gagnon, the executive director of the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association (PMBIA), who has entered a ...

10.15.20: Extreme Skiing Pioneer Dan Egan on How to Build Client Connections

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with extreme skiing pioneer, Dan Egan. Dan starred in 12 Warren Miller movies, including the “cornice break” segment in “...

10.13.20: Meet Rick Lyons, Education Leadership Council Member

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair will spotlight education leaders working to create new National Standards, education resources, and communication strategies that will ben...

09.30.20: Scott Mellin from The North Face Chats Partnership + COVID’s Silver Lining Impact

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with The North Face’s Global VP of Mountain Sports, Scott Mellin, about The North Face’s new monthly podcast series with PS...

09.28.20: Part 3 - Family Group Private Lesson Strategies with Aleks & Brian Smith

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI members, Aleks and Brian Smith (who are also parents), share their strategies for success for family group private lessons. Receive some ide...

09.23.20: Rob Aseltine and Shaun Cattanach Discuss SNO-GO & Webinar

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with SNO-GO colleagues, Rob Aseltine and Shaun Cattanach, about SNO-GO, which looks like a snow bike and is leading a new era o...

09.14.20: Nick Herrin Chats COVID & Reopening the Ski Season

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI CEO Nick Herrin about how the ski and snowboard industry is working together about reopening this winter. Nick a...

09.11.20: Christine Cowart on Trauma Informed Care in Snowsports Instruction

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma has been identified as an epidemic in our society. Studies indicate that a significant portion of the population have experienced harmful or li...

09.06.20: How to Build Your Client Base with Brian Donovan

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI Eastern Division member, Brian Donovan, chats about how instructors can work to build their client base for ski and snowboard lessons this s...

09.03.20: Part 2 - Family Group Lesson Strategies with Brian Smith

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this 3-part podcast series, PSIA Alpine Team member, Brian Smith, chats about how to manage a family group lesson. Take a listen to get some ideas ...

08.25.20: PSIA-AASI Partners with Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Paul Howard, who serves as the President, Technical Director for the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association (...

08.25.20: Part 1 - Family Group Lesson Strategies with Brian Smith

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA Alpine Team member, Brian Smith, chats about how to manage a family group lesson. Take a listen to get some ideas for this upcoming season for yo...

08.20.20: Meet Pro Skier Julian Carr

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with pro skier, Julian Carr, who has been featured in seven Warren Miller films, developing a reputation not only for capturing...

08.19.20: Emily Lovett Predicts an Increase in Cross Country Skiing Lessons this Winter

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Cross Country Coach Emily Lovett about how learning to cross country ski this winter will be a perfect half-day famil...

08.12.20: How to Bring a Positive Outlook to Our Upcoming Season With Tanya Milelli

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Tanya Milelli about how instructors can stay positive this season while facing a return to something new for this winter s...

08.06.20: Learn About Summer Operations at Snowmass Bike School

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Kevin Jordan and PSIA Alpine Team member Jonathan Ballou, to learn about the history of Snowmass Bike Park and the Snowmas...

08.03.20: Julian Carr Chats About Spot & Instructor-Specific Injury Insurance

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with pro skier Julian Carr and Nabil Rahman, vice president for Spot, which is a company that has reimagined the insurance ecos...

07.28.20: Matt Boyd and Tony Macri Chat About Their New Roles

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team Alpine Assistant and Development Coach Matt Boyd and Snowboard Assistant and Development Coach Ton...

07.24.20: Back on Snow with Melodie Buell, Dave Lyon & Michael Rogan

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team Coach Michael Rogan, PSIA Alpine Team member Dave Lyon, and PSIA-AASI Northwest member Melody Buell about...

07.22.20: What is the Learning Connection?

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team Head Coach, Jeb Boyd, and PSIA-AASI Director of Education, Dave Schuiling, about the Learning Conn...

07.16.20: Meet PSIA-AASI Member Dave Horne

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Dave Horne, a Level III alpine instructor, who hails from the Rocky Mountain Division. Dave shares his story about why he ...

07.14.20: Certification Standards Update with Jeb Boyd and Dave Schuiling

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team Head Coach, Jeb Boyd, and PSIA-AASI Director of Education, Dave Schuiling, about PSIA-AASI's certi...

07.09.20: How to Make a Living as a Full-time Ski Instructor

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Zoe Mavis of Big Sky, Montana, and Pete Allison, from Penn State University about how to make a living as a full-time ski ...

The North Face Joins PSIA-AASI a New Official Supplier

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Scott Mellin, global VP of mountain sports at The North Face and Nick Herrin, CEO of PSIA-AASI, about the new partnership ...

Keep Your Edge This Summer with Rollerblades and Start Skating

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a saying that nothing gets you in better shape for skiing than actually skiing. But what if there’s no snow, like in the summer? Then you ...

06.23.20: Meet Eliza and Ed: PSIA-AASI Board of Directors Incoming & Outgoing Chair

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Ed Younglove and Eliza Kuntz, who discuss their role as the outgoing and incoming chair of PSIA-AASI’s Board of Director...

06.18.20: PSIA Telemark Coach Greg Dixon Talks About His New Role

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Dixon serves as the new PSIA Telemark Coach for the PSIA-AASI National Team and he shares his story about his role and how over the last two year...

06.16.20: Andrew Weibrecht Chats About Summer Ski Camps

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Andrew Weibrecht, a World Cup alpine ski racer and two-time Olympic medalist from the United States, about the Ligety Weib...

06.11.20: AASI Snowboard Coach Eric Rolls Talks About His New Role

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Rolls serves as the new AASI Snowboard Coach for the PSIA-AASI National Team and he shares his story about his role as a long-term veteran of the...

06.09.20: Jonathan Ballou Chats Alpine Fundamentals

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA Alpine Team member, Jonathan Ballou, talks about the situational application of PSIA’s Alpine Skiing Fundamentals, which serve as the technical...

06.08.20: Chris Hargrave Chats About Re-opening Timberline Lodge

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Chris Hargrave at Oregon’s Timberline Lodge about how the resort reopened on for limited skiing and riding. Timberline L...

06.03.20: PSIA-AASI Western Division Offers Online Events for All Members

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member Ryan Christofferson about new online learning opportunities that are available to all PSIA-AASI me...

06.01.20: Learn About Northwest’s Remote Movement Analysis 101 Online Session

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Erin Farrell, Katie Feucht, Deanna Swanson and Blake White about new online learning opportunities that are available to a...

05.30.20: Chris Rogers Chats Snowboard Fundamentals

30 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

AASI Snowboard Team member, Chris Rogers, talks about the practical teaching applications of Snowboarding Fundamentals – which can be described as t...

05.29.20: Gates Lloyd Chats About Re-opening Arapahoe Basin This Week

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Gates Lloyd, director of the snowsports school at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin about how the resort reopened on Wednesday, ...

05.28.20: Quality Assurance and Enhancement Drives PSIA-AASI Towards Consistency

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Pete Allison, Jill Chumbley, Rick Lyons and Dave Schuiling about how PSIA-AASI is drawing ever closer to strategic alignme...

05.26.20: Ann Schorling Explains How to Incorporate People Skills into Your Lessons

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member Ann Schorling about her work on the People Skills Fundamentals, one of the main tenants of PSIA-AA...

05.20.20: How Volkswagen Helps Ski and Snowboard Instructors Get to the Slopes

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI and Volkswagen share a common passion for spending time outdoors in the winter and a focus on a sustainable future. Will Gock shares how VW ...

5.14.20: Lane Clegg Receives Educational Excellence Award

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI’s Educational Excellence Award program recognizes those exceptional few members who authored PSIA-AASI educational materials over the year...

05.12.20: Why the PSIA Alpine Team Trained on Super G Skis at Snowbasin

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Teach Coach Michael Rogan about the PSIA Alpine Team training event that was held at Snowbasin earlier this se...

5.11.20: Meet PSIA Cross Country Team Coach Emily Lovett

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Cross Country Team Coach Emily Lovett. With only one term under her belt, Lovett has established her expertise, and s...

05.07.20: Dee Byrne Receives Distinguished Service Award

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI’s Distinguished Service Award program recognizes those who’ve made important contributions that have added to PSIA-AASI’s success by p...

05.06.20: Jennifer Simpson Shares Her ER Nurse Experience With COVID-19 Patients

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member Jennifer Simpson Weier, who moonlights in her off-season as an emergency room nurse. Jennifer shar...

05.05.20: PSIA-AASI Northwest Division Offers Online Courses for All Members

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Katie Feucht about new online learning opportunities that are available to all PSIA-AASI members. Check out how Northwest ...

5.02.20: Muffy Ritz Shares Her First-Hand COVID-19 Experience

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First Chair catches up with Muffy Ritz, former U.S. Ski Team member and top-notch athlete, about her first-hand experience with COVID-19. She talks ab...

4.30.20: Kim Seevers Receives Educational Excellence Award

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PSIA-AASI’s Educational Excellence Award program recognizes those exceptional few members who authored PSIA-AASI educational materials over the year...

4.29.20: Update from Austria Regarding Faction Skis

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Connecting via Zoom, First Chair catches up with Henrik Lampert and Daniel Dancer from PSIA-AASI Official Supplier Faction Skis. The team chats about ...

4.28.20 Collaboration Provides More Online Courses for Members in Every Division

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A strange end to our season cancelled in-person education events. However, all PSIA-AASI Divisions did a quick 180 to use technology platforms to prov...