32 DEGREES The Journal of Professional Snowsports Instruction MORE THAN WAX


EXECUTIVE EDITOR Wendy Schrupp


SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Stephanie Prince Alexander


TECHNICAL REVIEWERS Stephanie Prince Alexander Scott Anfang Jeb Boyd Lane Clegg Doug Fagel K.C. Gandee Kirsten Huotte David Lawrence J. Scott McGee Aleisha Padilla Earl Saline Dave Schuiling Susan Urbanczyk


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memberservices@thesnowpros.org ISSN 1943-7463 VISION:


Inspiring life-long passion for the mountain experience


MISSION:


We support our members, as a part of the snowsports industry, to: • Develop personally and professionally • Create positive learning experiences • Have more fun


CHAIR Ed Younglove


VICE CHAIR Eliza Kuntz


TREASURER Walt Coiner


SECRETARY Neil Bussiere


DIVISION REPRESENTATIVES ALASKA: Warren Souther CENTRAL: Doug Carter EASTERN: TBD INTERMOUNTAIN: Kent Lundell NORTHERN INTERMOUNTAIN: Walt Coiner NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN: Eliza Kuntz NORTHWEST: John May ROCKY MOUNTAIN: Joel Munn WESTERN: Neil Bussiere


CEO Nicholas Herrin


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