[UPDATED] Winter Snow Forecast 2016-2017
Well, I’m starting on this report a little earlier this year because of this news I saw: La Niña is officially coming (businessinsider.com) If a La Niña does form, …
Why Ski?
Why Ski? Psychologists have studied the rationale for skiing – skiers speculate about it – ordinary mortals shake their heads in dismay over it. There is an ambivalence to …
Only About a Month Left to Ski in the Midwest!
It seems like we just got good snow and I realized there’s only about a month left – depending on how much snow we get and the temperatures. It’s …
Congratulations Passing Level 1
Last weekend, all 4 of the PSIA Level 1 candidates I helped train passed their Level 1 Alpine Certification! We only met a few times for training because of …
PSIA Level 1 Sample Exam Questions
Here are some sample PSIA Level I questions I came up with for the Level 1 candidates I was training last night: We can glide (parallel) and stop using …
Fun Ski Lessons This Last Weekend
I worked the last 4 days at Cascade and I had a lot of fun lessons over the new year. The temps were good (not too cold or too …
More PSIA Level 2 Exam Questions and Resources
Sample Teaching Assignments and Information Hey, I found some more resources to help you study for the PSIA Level 2 exam! Level 2 Flash Cards (freezingblue.com) They’re trying to …
Newer Ski and Snowboard Helmets Have Better Technology to Protect You
A MIPS Ski Helmet is Worth It It used to not be cool to wear a helmet but now everyone’s wearing them when they go skiing or snowboarding. It …
Slow Start for Midwest Skiing
Well, Mother Nature is throwing an El Nino at us and we’re seeing warm temps here in the Midwest. Cascade Mountain has been open the last two weekends and …
Want Happier, Healthier Kids? Just Add Snow!
Want to have happier, healthier kid this winter? Get them on a steady diet of snow, encourages the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors …