Christian Green

Sep 30, 2024 | thesnowpros.org | Christian Green

In this seventh installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, former PSIA Cross Country Team Coach and Cross Country Task Force member Scott McGee emphasizes why even starting down the path to certification can create more success – and fun – in your teaching journey. Q: Why would you recommend to other professional instructors that they aspire to gain advanced certification or specialist credentials?

Sep 27, 2024 | thesnowpros.org | Christian Green

Make no mistake, PSIA Cross Country Academy 2024 is the ultimate way for experienced cross country ski instructors to kick – and glide – into the winter in West Yellowstone, Montana. Taking place Dec. 2-4, the annual event features a snow-studded roster of former PSIA Cross Country Team coaches such as David Lawrence, Emily Lovett, and Scotty McGee, who will help attendees fine-tune their own technique while presenting training sessions and teaching plans to share with other students this season.

Sep 25, 2024 | thesnowpros.org | Christian Green

In this sixth installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, Mark Aiken, co-author of the Children’s Alpine Field Guide, Eastern Region examiner, ACE (ski ) team member, and instructor and staff trainer at Vermont’s Stowe Mountain, shares his insight on why advanced training is every instructor’s in-house opportunity. Q: Why would you recommend to other professional instructors that they aspire to gain advanced certification or specialist credentials?

Sep 24, 2024 | thesnowpros.org | Christian Green

After nearly three decades leading Big Sky Resort, President and Chief Operating Officer Taylor Middleton will step down from day-to-day responsibilities on Oct. 1, 2024. Current Big Sky Resort General Manager Troy Nedved will succeed him, assuming both president and COO positions. Middleton will continue to serve the company in a new strategic and advisory role.

Sep 20, 2024 | thesnowpros.org | Christian Green

The PSIA-AASI Event Calendar is updated with regional events for the 2024-25 season. Be sure to check it out and start planning for the winter ahead. Grab your spot now – space is limited at some events!Below are some highlighted events from across our regions. Register now, and let’s get the season going!CENTRALCentral is returning to Nub’s Nob for our Fall Opener, Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, with continuing education, along with Level I exams and specialist offerings.