First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast

First Chair catches up with Matthew Zabransky, founder of Midwest Skiers, to talk about the impact and opportunity Midwest ski areas can have on growing the sport because of their proximity to urban areas. In this interview, Matthew also explains how Midwest skiers share a passion and love for skiing that is truly on a deeper level. Learn more about Matthew and Midwest ski areas: https://www.midwe...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

First Chair catches up with John Emery, the CEO of Alpine-X, which is a company that is working to develop indoor snow sports facilities that will provide an authentic alpine experience to guests of all skill levels, while also making participation inclusive, accessible, convenient, and affordable to all. Listen to John’s vision to help bring the mountain to more people while delivering a fun, saf...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

First Chair catches up with Robert Joseph from Anti Ordinary, which is a company that’s created a beanie that prevents head injuries. Rob shares his story about how he got into the industry and why he decided to start this company. Learn more: https://antiordinary.co/

PSIA Alpine Team member, Kevin Jordan, catches up with First Chair to talk about his role as a PMBIA mountain bike instructor and his role at Aspen Snowmass Bike Park. PMBIA stands for the Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association. Learn about the six skills Kevin teaches to his students in his role mountain bike instructor, such as position and balance, operations of control, terrain awar...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

First Chair catches up with PSIA Alpine Team member, Stephen Helfenbein, about Rollerblade’s Skate-to-Ski program that will help you stay in snow shape all summer and help you practice the same fundamentals that lead to great skating and skiing. You can also earn some continuing education units (CEUs) this summer too. Join Stephen and PSIA-AASI Education Staff to practice activities that highlight...

First Chair catches up with Alyssa Gonzalez, who talks about her experience as a Women of Winter scholarship recipient this past season. This event provided Alyssa with an opportunity to pursue her PSIA Level I Alpine Course and Exam. Women of Winter’s goal is to help black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) women carve their own paths in the mountains and in life.

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

First Chair catches up with Jill Chumbley, a member of PSIA-AASI’s Education Leadership Council (ELC). The ELC serves PSIA-AASI educational directives and acts as the conduit between all discipline task forces and association leadership to drive consistency in all educational initiatives. Jill talks about why it’s good to challenge yourself to pursue additional education so you can remain relevant...

First Chair catches up with Michael Rogan, PSIA Alpine Team coach, about the reopening of Ski Portillo in Chile this summer. Take a listen to get the scoop about the effect that the pandemic is having across the world and what the ski and ride season may look like in South America.

First Chair catches up with Jeb Boyd, head coach for the PSIA-AASI National Team, and Dave Schuiling, PSIA-AASI director of education. PSIA-AASI leaders from across the country gathered in Colorado this week for the Board of Directors meeting. The association’s Strategic Alignment Initiative and how the new certification standards will support consistency were a key part of the board’s conversatio...

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 hand-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected spring 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and ridin...

First Chair catches up with Tom Long, who was recently recognized with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors those who’ve made important contributions that have added to the success of PSIA-AASI. Tom is a PSIA-AASI Lifetime Member and New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame Inductee, helped PSIA develop the three-tiered certification approach; making attaining a PSIA-AASI certification more accessible...

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 selected the 37 team members for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and riding. Meet AASI Snowboard Team member Brian Donovan who hails from Mount Snow Reso...

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-selected the 37 team members – 8 coaches chosen last season and 29 team members selected in April 2021 – for their range of skills that allow them to serve as inspirational leaders and build enthusiasm for learning and having fun skiing and riding. Meet...