THE SNOW LIFE
WE’RE ENTERING AN EXCITING ERA OF COMMUNITY, CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, AND CONSISTENCY
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n one key aspect of the Conversion Study supported by PSIA- AASI and the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), new snowsports participants rate what they like “Best” and what they like “Least” about their ski or snowboard experience. In both cases, the answer is the same: “Te Instructor.”
Tat’s a potent statement about the power we have as professional instructors and PSIA- AASI members to welcome people to the snowsports community, or turn them away. You’re the key connection point and host to someone’s entire on-snow experience, which goes way beyond teaching people how to link turns. Just as important, PSIA- AASI is your connection to the support, encouragement, and infrastructure that helps you be the kind of instructor who tips the guest experience toward “best.”
What did you like LEAST about your skiing or snowboarding experience?
Among this organization’s greatest
strengths are the clinicians, examiners, and team members who passionately embrace the rewards – and challenges – of their job. When people ask me what’s
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the best benefit that PSIA-AASI offers, my answer is always the same. Members get to take clinics and learn from THE top educational leaders in this industry! Te more time we all spend focusing on educational development and connecting with each other on the hill, the more successful we’ll be at growing this organization and, in turn, turning on more people to skiing and riding. I’m writing this after attending our national Fall Conference in Summit County, Colorado, and feel fortunate to have seen firsthand how much we have to offer each other. Tis event drew scores of educational leaders from all divisions, united by the opportunity to help shape national standards for all disciplines and drive innovation in snowports teaching. I was amazed by the dedication of these leaders and their collaborative efforts to keep improving the consistency and quality of clinic and exam experiences throughout the country. During Fall Conference, I also participated in the Leadership Summit, where all our divisional presidents and national board members came together to figure out ways to deliver administrative consistencies across all divisions, and establish stronger bonds for the benefit of us all. I’m confident the action plans this group focused on will help improve collaboration and unity for everyone. Keep an eye on the PSIA-AASI Community, where more information will be posted on the progress of what we discussed.
YOUR COMMUNITY IS JUST A CLICK AWAY
Track developments coming out of PSIA-AASI’s Fall Conference through the PSIA-AASI Community at thesnowpros. org/thecommunity. You can also get there from the homepage at
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What did you like BEST about your skiing or snowboarding experience?
Perfectly summarizing this landmark
event, Northern Intermountain Division President Tom Koto said, “Te leadership of this organization is in the right place to collectively support the educational teams, driving us forward as a leader in the industry.” Were headed into an exciting era as educators. By supporting each other and working with a common sense of purpose, we’ll build a better future for professional snowsports instruction and help PSIA- AASI members make their mark as the undeniably BEST part of the ski and snowboarding experience.
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