Podcasts about PSIA

Welcome to episode 71 of the Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Steve Hindman. This interview was made on a hot sunny day in Geneva and part 2 of this episode is Steve and myself chatting more technically about the similarities and differences between nordic, cross country and alpine skiing.  We also touch on teaching styles, teaching terrains, PSIA chat and being an American in Switzerland. Steve is a former US Demo team for nordic and cross country skiing as well as a telemark.    We touch on the topic of a movie that Steve may or may not have been in here: https://youtu.be/KJ0Z8GOGnS0?si=IPjBlapRvbDsaDz0 You can get in touch with Steve for professional coaching for skiing or just life in general: https://skiwithsteve.com/ Happy listening Dave dave@snow-pros.ski www.snow-pros.ski/lessons music by www.bensound.com

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Welcome to episode 70 (!) of the Ski Instructor Podcast, this week featuring Steve Hindman. This interview was made on a hot sunny day in Geneva and part 1 of this episode is Steve and myself chatting about his skiing journey through life, differences between US and European skiing and a bunch of other tangents. Steve is a former US Demo team for nordic and cross country skiing as well as a telemark.    We touch on the topic of a movie that Steve may or may not have been in here: https://youtu.be/KJ0Z8GOGnS0?si=IPjBlapRvbDsaDz0 You can get in touch with Steve for professional coaching for skiing or just life in general: https://skiwithsteve.com/ Happy listening Dave dave@snow-pros.ski www.snow-pros.ski/lessons music by www.bensound.com  

O que podemos aprender com a história do rei Saul, primeiro rei de Israel?Afastar-se de Deus leva ao desespero.O fim de uma vida distante da vontade de Deus é a destruição.

W wigilię zwierzęta przemówią... ludzkim głosem. Psy też. O psach, o ich przymiotach, zdolnościach a przede wszystkim o wierności, ludzie mogą opowiadać godzinami a zwłaszcza wolontariusze ze schronisk dla zwierząt. Jednemu z nich, z bedzińskiego schroniska, podczas spaceru z dwoma psiakami towarzyszył niedawno z mikrofonem Wojciech Pacula. Tak powstał reportaż zatytułowany "Psia Dola". 

The Chaos and Co. duo chat with Peter Novom PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member about his journey to the Team and the experience ahead. The conversation includes living the endless winter, the hard work and ups and downs on the journey, and how skiing helped him find his soulmate.

The Chaos and Co. duo chat with Peter Novom PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Member about his journey to the Team and the experience ahead. The conversation includes living the endless winter, the hard work and ups and downs on the journey, and how skiing helped him find his soulmate.

Ens anem a l'any 1385. Davant d'un possible assassinat, l'investigació criminal va portar a realitzar una autòpsia del cadàver per esbrinar si la seva mort havia estat un crim o natural. Aquesta va ser la primera autopsia documentada de la que es té constància a Lleida. podcast recorded with enacast.com

PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain Region CEO Dana Forbes chats with the Chaos and Co. duo about her skiing journey from childhood to CEO. Dana discusses PSIA-AASI's strategic alignment plan and the benefits to our members. Dana also gives us some incredible insight on her management style and what her hiring philosophy is. Some great stories and amazing advice from a very talented ski teacher and CEO. A must listen for sure.

PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain Region CEO Dana Forbes chats with the Chaos and Co. duo about her skiing journey from childhood to CEO. Dana discusses PSIA-AASI's strategic alignment plan and the benefits to our members. Dana also gives us some incredible insight on her management style and what her hiring philosophy is. Some great stories and amazing advice from a very talented ski teacher and CEO. A must listen for sure.

O PsIA é um assistente virtual baseado em AI generativa que pretende ajudar os psicólogos a melhorar as práticas clínicas, recebendo respostas imediatas e precisas a perguntas sobre a profissão. Está disponível para os psicólogos através de uma área reservada no site oficial da ordem dos psicólogos.

O PsIA é um assistente virtual baseado em AI generativa que pretende ajudar os psicólogos a melhorar as práticas clínicas, recebendo respostas imediatas e precisas a perguntas sobre a profissão. Está disponível para os psicólogos através de uma área reservada no site oficial da ordem dos psicólogos.

Jim Shaw, joins Dave and Angelo to talk telemark skiing and Jim's journey from learning to ski to a National Telemark Team Member. Jim discusses his views not only on telemark skiing and its signature lead change, but he also talks teaching and how he connects with students.

Jim Shaw joins Dave and Angelo to talk telemark skiing and Jim's journey from learning to ski to a National Telemark Team Member. Jim discusses his views not only on telemark skiing and its signature lead change, but he also talks teaching and how he connects with students.

How can you build a resilient team? Building effective teams is an art in itself. Building teams that are resilient enough to withstand the challenges that come with adventure, takes this art to another level. When it comes to adventure, teams can come in many forms. They can be a group of guided guests, friends on a trip together, families, or a group of guides or instructors who are working together.In this episode, we are joined by Brenna Kelleher to explore what it takes to build resilient teams out of groups of individuals from the mountains to the office and beyond.Brenna currently teaches and guides advanced women's and youth-specific skiing clinics at Big Sky Resort. She is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America's (PSIA) National Alpine Team and is a PSIA course examinerBrenna has also coached and competed in freestyle kayaking, she has guided horseback trips in Yellowstone, and she has led a group of girls on a semester program in Africa.Brenna taps into her extensive experience as a team member and team leader to share how we can build and develop teams that can perform well in the face of challenge and adversity.Key TakeawaysHow to build resilient teams:Communication: This needs to happen often. It also needs to happen in a way that helps people to feel safe to express how they are feeling.Building trust: This needs to start early.Organization: This needs to take into consideration what role each team member is going to play in a way that allows everyone to compliment each other.Allowing others to shine: Sometimes we can all be guilty of wanting to hog the limelight. A good strategy for leaders is to use opportunities to let others spend time in the spotlight. This means allowing others to take the lead, give briefings, lead meetings, and potentially take the credit.Top Reasons Teams can Struggle: People didn't feel they had a chance to express their concerns or fears. Leaders were not able to keep their egos in check. The goals that were set may not have been realistic or attainable. When there were issues, they may not have been dealt with early enough. This caused negativity to spread through the group.People may have felt they were being micromanaged.Resilient teams: Trust each other, share in each other's success, and these two things together allow everyone to feel valued. When people feel valued, they will be better positioned to perform at their best.Guest BioBrenna Kelleher has developed a highly successful career as an outdoor athlete, instructor, guide and realtor. She has been an NCAA ski racer for Montana State University and claimed the 2001 Junior World Championship as a freestyle kayaker. She has guided horseback trips in Yellowstone Park and has coached freestyle kayaking. Brenna has traveled to Africa leading a group of high school girls, as an educator in a semester abroad program. She is currently a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America's (PSIA) National Alpine Team.In addition to being a PSIA Examiner, Brenna is a ski instructor and guide at Big Sky Resort where she leads advanced women's and youth-specific clinics.Guest LinksBrenna's website: www.bigskybrenna.comInstagram: @brennakelleherFollow or SubscribeDon't forget to follow the show!Share & Social Linkshttps://linktr.ee/deliveringadventurehttps://deliveringadventure.com

Une semaine d'actualité chargée à Paris et à Strasbourg : la nomination du gouvernement Barnier, dans la foulée de l'annonce de l'équipe de Commissaires du deuxième mandat d'Ursula von der Leyen, la présidente de la Commission Européenne. Pour en parler, nous accueillons cette semaine Arancha González Laya, l'ancienne ministre espagnole des Affaires étrangères, et l'actuelle doyenne de l'École d‘affaires internationales (PSIA) de Sciences-Po Paris.

Dave and Angelo sit down to chat with one of the greatest ski coaching minds on the planet. Ron is a PSIA Alpine Examiner, World Class Race Coach, and an expert in Motor Control. Whether it's working with race athletes or a beginner making wedge turns, Ron is one of the best at knowing the when, what, why, and how of coaching and instruction in Alpine skiing.

Dave and Angelo sit down to chat with one of the greatest ski coaching minds on the planet.  Ron is a PSIA Alpine Examiner, World Class Race Coach, and an expert in Motor Control.  Whether it's working with race athletes or a beginner making wedge turns, Ron is one of the best at knowing the when, what, why, and how of coaching and instruction in Alpine skiing.  

PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Members Katie White and Kevin Jordan are in Portillo, Chile skiing with Carv, testing out some new technology. Katie and Kevin talk about the benefits of Carve and how they use it for their skiing and for their students. Katie and Kevin also let us know their thoughts on being part of the new team and the push towards Interski 2027 in Vail, Colorado.

PSIA-AASI Alpine Team Members Katie White and Kevin Jordan are in Portillo, Chile skiing with Carv, testing out some new technology. Katie and Kevin talk about the benefits of Carve and how they use it for their skiing and for their students. Katie and Kevin also let us know their thoughts on being part of the new team and the push towards Interski 2027 in Vail, Colorado.

Dave and Angelo chat about Angelo's first season as the PSIA-AASI Education Development Manager. Conversations about his experience during the season traveling and working with leadership and Ed. Staff from other PSIA-AASI Regions and also working National Academy and the National Team Tryout at Big Sky in April.

Brenna Keller, a top PSIA ski instructor and guide, dives into the interplay between fear and excitement, highlighting how mindset can help achieve a flow state. .She explains how fear, when managed properly, can enhance performance.   The conversation also examines the discomfort zone beyond skiing, particularly in communication and relationships, where the courage to speak up can be challenging but crucial.   Brenna and Anna talk about the potential dangers of constantly seeking adrenaline in both ski culture and whitewater culture, their shared experience of feeling most comfortable in leadership roles, and the importance of separating self-worth from performance.   They reflect on how their passions for skiing and kayaking have evolved with age, touch on the fear of disappointing others and the necessity of letting go of the need to always do the right thing.

Meet Stacy Garcia, a college student who went from never skiing to taking her first lesson to becoming a certified PSIA-AASI Level 1 Alpine instructor in just 14 months. Listen in on her conversation with First Chair host George Thomas as she tells the story of her rapid rise after falling completely in love with skiing as an adult.

Dave and Angelo chat with Don Haringa about his retirement as the Director of Education and Programs for PSIA-AASI East and his long career in the ski industry. He was recently selected by the PSIA-AASI National Board of Directors for National Lifetime Membership. Members selected for this honor are known and respected throughout the industry for their long-term contributions to education, publication, leadership and volunteerism.

Dave and Angelo chat with Don Haringa about his retirement as the Director of Education and Programs for PSIA-AASI East and his long career in the ski industry. He was recently selected by the PSIA-AASI National Board of Directors for National Lifetime Membership. Members selected for this honor are known and respected throughout the industry for their long-term contributions to education, publication, leadership and volunteerism.

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with PSIA Adaptive Team Coach Geoff Krill. Geoff goes into how adaptive skiing and riding is just skiing and riding no matter what you're sliding on. George and Geoff talk about what it was like going from a team member to a coach of the PSIA-AASI National Team and what it means to be going into his third term as the team coach of the PSIA National Adaptive Team. Geoff talks about what he's looking for in new members trying out for the team coming up in late-April. Listen to hear more about Geoff and what to expect with team tryouts.

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Matt Boyd, a recently announced Alpine Development Coach of the 2024-28 National Team. George and Thomas chat about all things snow pros and what it's like being a coach for the best-of-the-best snowsports instructors from around the country. Matt talks about Interski and how important it is to be a player on the world stage. He goes on to chat about the incoming 2024-28 National Team and how much work goes into to being on the team and becoming a productive unit.

The red tram pulled out of the station, heading up to Hidden Peak on its seven-minute run. Perched along the front left window was the legendary Junior Bounous, looking down and surveying the ski runs he plotted out 53 seasons ago. From his base at the Lodge at Snowbird, the 98-1/2-year-old Bounous still gets out to Snowbird and Alta two or three days a week. In this historic interview, Ski Utah's Last Chair spent a day at Snowbird with Bounous, who regaled us with stories of his nearly a century in the sport.Born into a fruit-farming family in Provo, he was 11 when he received skis as a present. He soon found his passion. His life chronicles the history of skiing in Utah, from working with Ray Stewart at Timp Haven to his mentorship under the legendary Alf Engen and spending the summer of 1971 designing the runs at Snowbird for visionary Ted Johnson.Under the guidance of Alf Engen in the 1940s and ‘50s, Bounous learned how to convey the love of skiing to others. He became transformative as a snowsports educator, helping to standardize teaching in an era where European instructors brought differing ideologies to education. Few have introduced more individuals to the joys of skiing than Junior Bounous. And it was Junior who helped introduce the world to powder skiing.There's a buzz in the tram line when Junior makes his appearance. Knowledgable Snowbird skiers recognize him instantly. And he's quick to strike up a conversation.Atop Hidden Peak, he pauses by the memorial bench dedicated to his ski mate and wife of over 70 years, Maxine. He still soaks in the panoramic view from Mt. Superior across the valley the the terrifying crease of the Pipeline Couloir on Twin Peaks, which he skied with his friend Jim McConkey.While recording Last Chair in Bounous room at the Lodge at Snowbird, it was mesmerizing to soak in the memorabilia on the walls. One framed article from SKI Magazine stood out from an early-'60s photo shoot by the legendary Fred Lindholm of Junior, Maxine (she's the one way out front in the key photo), and friends skiing a massive powder bowl on the flanks of Utah's Mount Timpanogos. Junior vividly recalls the helicopter dropping them off and then going back to Salt Lake City, leaving them a five-mile hike out after what was a glorious descent.Skiing has brought immense happiness to the son of a fruit farmer from Provo. That joy has manifested itself in sharing the sport with others. As we skied down Chip's Run, Junior had no issue taking the steeper drops versus cat tracks, simply checking surface conditions first. He happily posed for pictures. At one point, a ski patroller jokingly told him to slow down. It's been 53 years since he built these trails, but you could still see the pride in his eyes. And he never stopped smiling all the way down.Linking turns for Ski Utah photographer Chris Pearson, you could hear him singing with the rhythmic, melodic tones of his signature ba-dump … ba-dump … ba-dump, ba-dump, ba-dump with each pole plant.If you want to bring some simple joy to your own skiing, listen to this episode of Last Chair. This is why we started skiing in the first place.Here's a sampling of skiing according to Junior:The Origins of Powder Skiing“Powder skiing really did start at Alta. However, we saw in European films as skiers going through powder in the early days, and most of it was a straight line and very little turning. Alta became known for skiing waist-deep powder and making turns. Now, the evolution took time because we were on stiff, narrow skis. Today, there are thousands of skiers with powder snow skis that were not in existence then.”How Junior Was Tabbed to Design Snowbird“Ted Johnson and I were friends from Alta's early beginning. He had asked me if I wanted to invest with him, and I said, ‘No, I don't have $20,000.' I was in the national gelande contest at Alta, and Ted was there. And he said, ‘By the way, Junior, could we get you to come up and get the mountain ready to open for Snowbird?' I knew it was going in, and I thought about it a little bit and I said, ‘Yes, I've got time. What do you want me to do?' And he said, ‘I want you to handle the crews and get all of the runs designed and marked off and ready to open'. And so I went home and talked to Maxine. I called him, and I said, ‘Yes, when? When do I start?' ‘Tomorrow,' he said. I was taking this job for the summer only. But I started with topo maps in the architect's office and looked at the terrain. I had skied this terrain in the past from Alta. Coming across a Peruvian side was easy skiing. We had open runs; the Gad Valley side had thick pines and aspens and big willow trees that were 15 feet high. But anyway, first topo map, then heli-skiing and figuring out the runs. And then, after I was able to put all this on paper, we still had ten feet of snow.”History of Ba Dump“Ba dump entered into my teaching system. Number one is relaxing a student. Number two is rhythm. Rhythm is so important because skiing becomes a movement, not a left turn and a right turn. But it's linked together in a flow, we'll say. The rhythm building is taking the mind off of the student and giving them something to target or think about instead of what they're worrying about. And it's relaxing, as I say, and movement. But ba dump was more of a joke. However, it worked the same because the cadence of left right, left right did not work as well as ba dump, ba dump, because they were really mystified by why would you use words like that?”

The red tram pulled out of the station, heading up to Hidden Peak on its seven-minute run. Perched along the front left window was the legendary Junior Bounous, looking down and surveying the ski runs he plotted out 53 seasons ago. From his base at the Lodge at Snowbird, the 98-1/2-year-old Bounous still gets out to Snowbird and Alta two or three days a week. In this historic interview, Ski Utah's Last Chair spent a day at Snowbird with Bounous, who regaled us with stories of his nearly a century in the sport.Born into a fruit-farming family in Provo, he was 11 when he received skis as a present. He soon found his passion. His life chronicles the history of skiing in Utah, from working with Ray Stewart at Timp Haven to his mentorship under the legendary Alf Engen and spending the summer of 1971 designing the runs at Snowbird for visionary Ted Johnson.Under the guidance of Alf Engen in the 1940s and ‘50s, Bounous learned how to convey the love of skiing to others. He became transformative as a snowsports educator, helping to standardize teaching in an era where European instructors brought differing ideologies to education. Few have introduced more individuals to the joys of skiing than Junior Bounous. And it was Junior who helped introduce the world to powder skiing.There's a buzz in the tram line when Junior makes his appearance. Knowledgable Snowbird skiers recognize him instantly. And he's quick to strike up a conversation.Atop Hidden Peak, he pauses by the memorial bench dedicated to his ski mate and wife of over 70 years, Maxine. He still soaks in the panoramic view from Mt. Superior across the valley the the terrifying crease of the Pipeline Couloir on Twin Peaks, which he skied with his friend Jim McConkey.While recording Last Chair in Bounous room at the Lodge at Snowbird, it was mesmerizing to soak in the memorabilia on the walls. One framed article from SKI Magazine stood out from an early-'60s photo shoot by the legendary Fred Lindholm of Junior, Maxine (she's the one way out front in the key photo), and friends skiing a massive powder bowl on the flanks of Utah's Mount Timpanogos. Junior vividly recalls the helicopter dropping them off and then going back to Salt Lake City, leaving them a five-mile hike out after what was a glorious descent.Skiing has brought immense happiness to the son of a fruit farmer from Provo. That joy has manifested itself in sharing the sport with others. As we skied down Chip's Run, Junior had no issue taking the steeper drops versus cat tracks, simply checking surface conditions first. He happily posed for pictures. At one point, a ski patroller jokingly told him to slow down. It's been 53 years since he built these trails, but you could still see the pride in his eyes. And he never stopped smiling all the way down.Linking turns for Ski Utah photographer Chris Pearson, you could hear him singing with the rhythmic, melodic tones of his signature ba-dump … ba-dump … ba-dump, ba-dump, ba-dump with each pole plant.If you want to bring some simple joy to your own skiing, listen to this episode of Last Chair. This is why we started skiing in the first place.Here's a sampling of skiing according to Junior:The Origins of Powder Skiing“Powder skiing really did start at Alta. However, we saw in European films as skiers going through powder in the early days, and most of it was a straight line and very little turning. Alta became known for skiing waist-deep powder and making turns. Now, the evolution took time because we were on stiff, narrow skis. Today, there are thousands of skiers with powder snow skis that were not in existence then.”How Junior Was Tabbed to Design Snowbird“Ted Johnson and I were friends from Alta's early beginning. He had asked me if I wanted to invest with him, and I said, ‘No, I don't have $20,000.' I was in the national gelande contest at Alta, and Ted was there. And he said, ‘By the way, Junior, could we get you to come up and get the mountain ready to open for Snowbird?' I knew it was going in, and I thought about it a little bit and I said, ‘Yes, I've got time. What do you want me to do?' And he said, ‘I want you to handle the crews and get all of the runs designed and marked off and ready to open'. And so I went home and talked to Maxine. I called him, and I said, ‘Yes, when? When do I start?' ‘Tomorrow,' he said. I was taking this job for the summer only. But I started with topo maps in the architect's office and looked at the terrain. I had skied this terrain in the past from Alta. Coming across a Peruvian side was easy skiing. We had open runs; the Gad Valley side had thick pines and aspens and big willow trees that were 15 feet high. But anyway, first topo map, then heli-skiing and figuring out the runs. And then, after I was able to put all this on paper, we still had ten feet of snow.”History of Ba Dump“Ba dump entered into my teaching system. Number one is relaxing a student. Number two is rhythm. Rhythm is so important because skiing becomes a movement, not a left turn and a right turn. But it's linked together in a flow, we'll say. The rhythm building is taking the mind off of the student and giving them something to target or think about instead of what they're worrying about. And it's relaxing, as I say, and movement. But ba dump was more of a joke. However, it worked the same because the cadence of left right, left right did not work as well as ba dump, ba dump, because they were really mystified by why would you use words like that?”

George Thomas, the host of the PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast joins Angelo and David to talk about ultra-distance road cycling, including the RAAM (Race Across America), one of the longest annual endurance events in the world. George discusses his journey overcoming epilepsy. It's a great story that you won't want to miss. He absolutely has the will and a personal drive that will not let himself quit at anything.

George Thomas, the host of the PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast joins Angelo and David to talk about ultra-distance road cycling, including the RAAM (Race Across America), one of the longest annual endurance events in the world. George discusses his journey overcoming epilepsy. It's a great story that you won't want to miss. He absolutely has the will and a personal drive that will not let himself quit at anything.

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with PSIA-AASI's Education Development Manager Angelo Ross. Angelo is a well-accredited instructor for PSIA-AASI. Angelo spent much of his winter traveling around to regional examiner trainings with a message of alignment focused on movement analysis where examiner skills were practiced. Angelo talks about his experience at the examiner trainings and how the fundamentals of PSIA-AASI's education materials came into play. George and Angelo chat about what next year's trainings look like and how they'll take the experience from this year's travels and morph it into something bigger and better for the next round of trainings. Angelo mentions the gratitude and excitement that came from each training was the most impactful moment.

In this short podcast episode, Bryan covers the differences between absolute and gauge pressure, as well as measuring pressure with a micron gauge or a manometer. Compression ratio deals with absolute suction and absolute discharge pressures. Absolute pressure requires us to add atmospheric pressure to the gauge pressure. We usually measure gauge pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI). PSIG is the gauge pressure (zeroed to atmospheric pressure), and PSIA is the gauge pressure plus the atmospheric pressure (usually around 14.7 PSI).  When we measure vacuum pressure, we have "negative pressure" with respect to the atmosphere. We're not measuring less than zero pressure; we are in a positively pressurized environment, but the pressure is negative relative to the atmosphere (not absolutely). We use microns to measure deep vacuums; they are tiny pressure units equivalent to a millionth of a meter of mercury column. Since microns measure absolute pressure, they always dip below atmospheric pressure and approach 0 (but never reach it because we're not in a perfect vacuum). We don't have to zero the micron gauge because it automatically measures with respect to zero. Manometers measure pressure differentials; they measure pressure in reference to something else, whether that's the room around you (whatever you've zeroed it to) or another point on the system (measured at the other port). In any case, we're not referencing 0 PSIA. Many manometers may pick up readings in the inches of water column scale, and some even measure very small scales like Pascals.    Learn more about the 5th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/Symposium24. If you have an iPhone, subscribe to the podcast HERE, and if you have an Android phone, subscribe HERE.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HVACS.  Check out our handy calculators HERE or on the HVAC School Mobile App (Google Play Store or App Store).

Become a subscriber to get ad-free + bonus content hereTo kick off January, National Learn to Ski & Snowboard month, we talk with Peggy Hiller, the CEO of PSIA-AASI. PSIA-AASI is a professional membership organization that includes over 32,000 snowsports instructors. As the CEO, Peggy is responsible for the national entity, there are also 8 regional entities. Peggy tells us about the history of PSIA-AASI, the world's largest organization dedicated to educating people how best to teach skiing and snowboarding.  The organization focuses on deveoping the teaching skills and people skills needed to be a great snowsports instructor. We learn about the certification levels and process, and the various specialty skill courses offered. Peggy recommends that when booking a lesson we request “a certified instructor”, which means the instructor has completed some PSIA certifications. Peggy also tells us about her trip to Levi, Finland to attend a global ski industry event called Interski. The event brings together industry experts from 35 countries to share learnings and best practices for all things snow sports. Keep up with the Latest from PSIA-AASIWebsite: https://thesnowpros.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesnowprosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonzwearSHOP IKSPLORFrom infants to grown-ups, Iksplor crafts their layers from premium 100% merino wool. Ski Moms members can save 10% off with code: SKIMOM on the Iksplor website. Discover why every adventure feels better when wrapped in the comfort of Iksplor. Head to the Ski Moms Merch shop here. As always, 10% of proceeds go to support the Share Winter Foundation. With Mabel's Labels, parents can easily identify their kids' belongings and prevent items from being lost or misplaced. Their durable, personalized labels are perfect for school supplies, clothing, lunchboxes, ski gear and more. Mabel's Labels are dishwasher and laundry safe.

Subscriber-only episodeThank you for being a subscriber!To kick off January, National Learn to Ski & Snowboard month, we talk with Peggy Hiller, the CEO of PSIA-AASI. PSIA-AASI is a professional membership organization that includes over 32,000 snowsports instructors. As the CEO, Peggy is responsible for the national entity, there are also 8 regional entities. Peggy tells us about the history of PSIA-AASI, the world's largest organization dedicated to educating people how best to teach skiing and snowboarding.  The organization focuses on deveoping the teaching skills and people skills needed to be a great snowsports instructor. We learn about the certification levels and process, and the various specialty skill courses offered. Peggy recommends that when booking a lesson we request “a certified instructor”, which means the instructor has completed some PSIA certifications. Peggy also tells us about her trip to Levi, Finland to attend a global ski industry event called Interski. The event brings together industry experts from 35 countries to share learnings and best practices for all things snow sports. Keep up with the Latest from PSIA-AASIWebsite: https://thesnowpros.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesnowprosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonzwearKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.skimomsfun.comSki Moms Discount Page: https://skimomsfun.com/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 10,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://instagram.com/skimomsfun Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you'd like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

There is never a dull moment when Chaos and Co talk with Coach Michael Rogan.  Michael talks about the 2024 National Team Tryout in the spring at Big Sky Montana and the preparation that candidates should be doing.  Great conversation on how to train and grow as a ski teacher to have greater success at assessments and tryouts.  Coach helps us understand how to be a more effective and fun coach.  

There is never a dull moment when Chaos and Co. sit down and talk with Coach Michael Rogan.  Michael talks about the 2024 National Team Tryout in the spring at Big Sky Montana and the preparation that candidates should be doing.  Great conversation on how to train and grow as a ski teacher to have greater success at assessments and tryouts.  Coach helps us understand how to be a more effective and fun coach.  

Author, journalist, and lead writer for PSIA-AASI, Peter Kray chats with us about skiing and his tremendous career and impact on the ski industry. Peter has been involved with ski, snowboard, and all kinds of snow-sports gear reviews for many years. He was named one of the 250 most influential people in the snowbiz by the Ski Channel. Peter writes about our ski and ride world with amazing ease and passion, he also can tell a story with the same ease and passion. Peter is a true great at telling a story.

Author, journalist, and lead writer for PSIA-AASI Peter Kray chats with us about skiing and his tremendous career and impact on the ski industry.  Peter has been involved with ski, snowboard, and all kinds of snow-sports gear reviews for many years.  He was named one of the 250 most influential people in the snowbiz by the Ski Channel.  Peter writes about our ski and ride world with amazing ease and passion, he also can tell a story with the same ease and passion.  Peter is a true great at telling a story.

First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Mike Ma who is a PSIA Adaptive Team member. Mike talks about his week at Team Training and what the adaptive team is looking forward to this season. Adaptive guides and educational resources that are new for this season are ready for you! Mike also talks about his time on the team and how he can serve the membership after this term ends. Mike's focus for the upcoming season will be focused on professional development and helping the Eastern Region with more events.

Keri Reid, the new PSIA-AASI Eastern Region Director of Education and Programs talks with us about her journey through the ski industry. Great discussions on her thoughts on the job and how she plans on leading the Eastern Region Educational Staff into the future. Of course we discuss the early beginnings of her skiing and teaching in Canada and her journey to New Zealand, Japan, and the to the USA. Keri will inspire and motivate you as a PSIA-AASI Member and snowsports instructor with her skiing, teaching, and most of all her great leadership skills.

Keri Reid the new PSIA-AASI Eastern Director of Education and Programs talks with us about her journey through the ski industry.  Great discussions on her thoughts on the job and how she plans on leading the Eastern Region Educational Staff into the future.  Of course we discuss the early beginnings of her skiing and teaching in Canada and her journey to New Zealand, Japan, and the to the USA.  Keri will inspire and motivate you as a PSIA-AASI Member and snowsports instructor with her skiing, teaching, and most of all her great leadership skills.

First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Brenna Kelleher. Brenna is on the PSIA National Team and talks about her time on the team and what the future looks look. Brenna dives into how she's grown over the last few years and what started her path into teaching. Brenna has continued her education and became a real estate agent and is continuing to grow professionally each year. Brenna chats about why she is trying ut again for a third term. As a total technical junky, Brenna wants to see technical skills grow for everyone and wants to stay fit and healthy for the season ahead.

First Chair podcast host George Thomas catches up with Jeb Boyd who is the Head Coach for the PSIA-AASI National Team. George and Jeb talk about Team Training 2023 and what the focus is. There has been a lack of snow which led to more inside training than on-snow training. In all, the team was able to focus on this year's messaging and what each member's own professional development plans are. Each day, the schedule kept getting pushed and pushed but the team was able to make the most of the entire week with great conversation and planning. They also talk about the final year of the term and what that looks like.

PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Peggy Hiller, CEO of PSIA-AASI. Peggy and Thomas discuss more details of the member survey that was conducted earlier in 2023. Peggy shares insight from member schools and what values being a member school brings. Find out why members are a part of PSIA-AASI and how the organization can add value. PSIA-AASI is constantly working to improve the member experience and provide consistency for everyone. This includes unified assessment criteria and processes. Having national consistency in our education processes is a goal of the organization in the coming years.

First Chair Podcast host George Thomas interviews PSIA-AASI member Gordo Garlock. Gordo is on a 41-year streak where he has skied at least 1 day per month! As a former high school track and ski coach, Gordo had access to Mt. Hood year-round which made skiing possible every month of the year. Gordo mentions that climate change has recently made it very hard to keep this streak going since the Palmer snowfield doesn't hold snow as long as it used to. Even in years when no snow was available locally, Gordo traveled internationally to keep this streak going. Even after bouts with surgery and cancer, Gordo was able to continue skiing with the help of his community of friends and family. Gordo and George talk about education and how to be a better instructor.

First Chair Podcast host George Thomas catches up with Julie Gacnik who is the Brand Creator. Pure Mountain Fun is the newest Official Supplier for PSIA-AASI. Started by two 10-year-olds in 2020 after a day of flubbing with ski equipment, Pure Mountain Fun offers an easy way to transport your skis or snowboards for kids of any size. This has proven to help families navigate the parking lot shuffle and allows for a hands-free experience when handling gear. This backpack-esque product is durably made and there are options for skis and snowboards. The product works great for transporting skis and boards through the parking lot, to the lifts, or to high alpine hike-to terrain. Shop Pure Mountain fun now by logging into your member profile and checking out your pro offers! https://members.thesnowpros.org/products/pro-offers