PSIA Level 1 Exam Study Guide is Out!
Need Help Passing the PSIA Level 1 Exam? After the successful release of my book for the PSIA Level 2 Exam, I’ve released a book to help ski instructors …
Skiing Books for Beginners
Beginning Skiing Tips and Techniques If you’re thinking about trying skiing and wondering what to expect, then have I got the tips for you! Starting something new can be …
[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 …