About PSIA/AASI: What We Do

Promote exceptional standards at all levels and disciplines of snow sport instruction.
Build leadership in individuals through education, training and adventure.
Inspire a lifelong passion for snowsports, adventure, and the mountain experience.
Connect snowsport instructors of the world together in order to share, learn and grow.

Education & Certification Opportunities:
We provide training, education, and certification for our members. We offer three levels of certification in four different disciplines: alpine, adaptive, nordic, and snowboarding. Our accreditation programs cover: free style, backcountry, children, and seniors.

Our educational events range from a variety of clinics on teaching methodology, skiing/riding mechanics, personal improvement to women specific events, racing, and children's programs, No matter how skilled you are, you can always improve. Becoming a member allows you endless opportunities to clinic with some of our countries top trainers whether your preference is alpine, snowboard, nordic track/skate/telemark, or if you have special interests in working with people who have physical or developmental disabilities.

Membership Benefit Package:
We have several levels of membership to meet the needs of new instructors who would like to take advantage of our exceptional training programs, or for those who are actively instructing and would like to become certified. We also offer membership rates for instructors not actively teaching but still wanting to take advantage of the member benefit package.