Spring/Summer 2011 VOLUME 33 NUMBER 3

Olympic medalist Shannon Bahrke A Brief Personal gives 50-year member Gene History Palmer a hug following her By Homer Semons opening-day lecture during the Intermountain Spring A brief personal history of Clinic at Snowbird. my teaching career.

It all started in a one-room shack — just kidding!

Brian Oakden Skyline Ski Area, sometimes called the “rock” or “cliff off into the parking who attended the division’s nationally lot,” located on Mt. Bonneville, 12 miles Spring Clinic Hype advertised celebration. Intermoun- SE of Pocatello, , was opened in tain’s 60th Spring Clinic and LCC’s 1949, It attracted about 200 skiers. It had Living up to hype is unusual in today’s record snowfall attracted almost 300 of two rope tows, an octagon shaped lodge over-marketed world, but that’s exactly its own members and nearly 60 partici- and a genuine his and hers wooden what PSIA/AASI Intermountain’s 60th pants from other divisions. outhouse-no plumbing. The area’s anniversary Spring Clinic did April 28 – Snowbird accommodated Inter- name was later changed to Pebble Creek. May 3 at Snowbird, . mountain with great room deals, great I started skiing two years later, using Olympic medalist Shannon Bahrke’s lunch service, and, for those seeking a a pair of wooden 215s with no metal inspirational Thursday-night recap of her two-resort experience, even a shuttle edges. A friend and ski pal of mine competitive career was followed by soft ride to Alta – which opened for the week- opened a ski shop in the basement of his on Friday and a snow-delayed Little end and extended special pricing to printing shop. He told me about a new Cottonwood Canyon road opening Spring Clinic attendees. Even Snowbird idea – steel edges. He took a router to my Saturday. The skiing, riding, and enter- owner Dick Bass attended Saturday’s skis and put on the steel edges — big tainment got even better on Sunday. banquet to welcome participants and time — and oh, yes, I had to have ”ala Sliding through knee-deep powder share his unique outlook on his resort. Sun Valley” in-the-boot Bogner ski on May 1 may not be the best way to say It was an event packed with snow, pants, The boots were leather and the good-bye to winter for some people, guest coaches, lecturers, box lunches binders were death traps. but you would be hard-pressed to tell and good times. Photos of the event can that to the nearly 350 skiers and riders be found inside. Hope you were there. ■ continued on 10

Lifers ...... 4 Visions of Spring...... 8 Recognizing people in skiing. Photos from the 60th Spring Clinic. Changing Directions ...... 6 Awards and Recognition . . . . . 13 The force is in the snow. Names in the news.

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The Instructors EDGE President’s Message The Instructors EDGE, official publication of the Professional Ski Instructors of America Intermountain Division and the American By Christine Katzenberger, PSIA-I/AASI-I President Association of Snowboard Instructors Intermountain Division, is scheduled to be The Year to Date total as I write this column May 24, published three times a year at a nonmember subscription rate of $15. 2011 is 760 inches for Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Holy cow! Opinions presented in the EDGE are those Hopefully you were able to attend the 60th Anniver- of the individual authors and do not sary Spring Clinic at Snowbird, but if not, you still can have some great skiing. necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the Professional Ski Instructors I believe they’ll be open for a while. Thanks to all who attended and those that of America, Intermountain or the American worked this great event. We were able to entice 51 out of state participants Association of Snowboard Instructors, and hold a banquet with 300. Shannon Bahrke gave a great lecture as did Rob Intermountain. Submission of articles and Sogard, Lane Clegg and Scotty McGee on the Interski event along with a lec- photos is encouraged. Contact the editor. ture from Florian Jagodic on race technique. The storm hit us Saturday but Editorial/Advertising Office cleared beautifully for Sunday, allowing from some great photos of everyone Rodger Renstrom, Editor in attendance. Check out Brian Oakden’s photo’s on the Intermountain site. 770 Pinewood Dr, Sandy, UT This was a time to acknowledge those that have lead the way and still con- (v) 801 566-9727 (e) [email protected] tinue to serve this Division. Twenty, Thirty, Forty and even Fifty year pins were awarded to instructors around the Division. Yes, even Fifty. Those PSIA-I Division, AASI-I Division Office receiving 50 year pins were Woody Anderson, Bill Ashley, Junior Bounous, Susan Oakden, Division Administrator Maxine Bounous, Bill Briggs, Stein Erickson, Lex Kunau, Keith Lange, Bill 7105 Highland Dr., Suite 201 , UT 84121 Lash, Eddy Morris, Gene Palmer, Dean Roberts and Dave Thurgood. We also (v) 801 942-2066, (f) 801 942-7837 acknowledged Gene Palmer and Max Lundberg for their service and Keith (e) [email protected] Lange and Clark Parkinson awarded them with plaques for the Intermoun- tain Ski Hall of Fame. Please go see the Hall of Fame at the Olympic Sports PSIA-I, AASI-I Officers and Chairs President: Christine Katzenberger Park if you haven’t before. Administrative V. P.: Joe Waggoner The first ever Intermountain Division Lifetime Achievement Awards were Communications V.P.: Nancy Kronthaler presented to Junior Bounous and Keith Lange. This award honors and recog- PSIA Board Representative: Carl Boyer nizes these two individuals as charter members for their years of service, Programs Administrator: Open Alpine Cert. Manager: Franklin Williams dedication and contributions to the Intermountain Division, the sport of ski- Alpine Education Manager: ing and the ski teaching profession. I’d like to thank Clark Parkinson for mak- Stephen Helfhenbein ing this a special moment. Past Presidents were also acknowledged and Alpine DECL Logistics Manager: thanked for their leadership in the division. Dustin Cooper Snowboard Manager: Open Please welcome some new Board members and meet the whole staff so Nordic Manager: Mike Shimp you can know who to turn to with questions or comments. Elected this year Adaptive Manager: Kristen Caldwell were Sandy Sandusky from the Pebble Creek area, Mary Flinn Ware from Park Children’s Manager: Mark Nakada City Mountain Resort and Emma Franzeim from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Ski School Management Committee: Brian Maguire Stepping down this year were Max Lundberg from Pinecreek, Wyoming, Scott Rockwood from Pebble Creek and Donna McAleer from . Others Current Board Members who have stepped down for various reasons are Danny Edwards of Brian 2009-2012: George Ator (for Jess King), Head, Jess King from Canyons and Kathleen Roe from Jackson. These indi- Nancy Kronthaler, Rich McLaughlin, JasonPellegrini, viduals have been an asset to the Board and we hope that they will stay Leslie Blank (for Kathleen Roe) involved and run again if their time permits. Some new faces stepping in to fill 2010-2013: Shannon Highlander, Dave these terms are Dave Butler from Brian Head, Leslie Blank of Brighton and Butler (for Danny Edwards), George Ator of Solitude. Remaining to continue their terms are Rich Anita Oliveri, Tony Fantis, Chris Katzenberger McLaughlin of Jackson, Wyoming, Shannon Highlander of Canyons, 2011-2014: Carl Boyer, Emma Franzeim, Sandy Sandusky, Joe continued on 16 Waggoner, Mary Flinn Ware

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PSIA/AASI Intermountain Extends its Thanks to Our Spring Clinic Silent Auction Donors

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INSTRUCTORS EDGE SPRING/SUMMER 2011 4 Communication

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Four Honored for Teaching Involvement Four longtime members of PSIA Intermountain were honored at the PSIA/AASI Junior Bounous Intermountain Spring Clinic for their dedication to ski instruction and the ski in- dustry. Junior Bounous and Keith Lange received the first PSIA/AASI Intermoun- tain lifetime achievement awards and Max Lundberg and Gene Palmer received recognition for their induction into the PSIA Intermountain Hall of Fame. Short biographies for these four ski instruction pioneers are included in this Edge. Brian Oakden Clark Parkinson congratulates Keith Lange Clark Parkinson and Keith Lange (right) and Junior Bounous for lifetime achievements. with Gene Palmer and Max Lundberg.

Communication Corner unior Bounous taught his first ski lesson in 1946 for the city of Provo at By Nancy Kronthaler, PSIA-I/AASI-I Communications VP the Timp Haven ski area (Now Dear Members, our 60th Spring Clinic celebration at Sundance). He also taught for Brigham Snowbird was a memorable time for all that attended. Young University and the Timp Haven The six day event, which included two race clinics, four ski school. Junior joined the fledgling lecture series, three days of actual spring clinic, a demo National Amateur Ski Association in day, a silent auction and banquet, and many people from 1946 and obtained the National Forest other divisions, was a huge success. A surprise snow- Service Ski Instructor Certification in storm on April 30th brought Little Cottonwood Canyon to a record high of 711 1948. He passed his ISIA (Intermountain total inches of snowfall for the season. All participants got to ski the greatest Ski Instructors Association) certification snow on earth, a powder day they will never forget! The BIGGEST THANKS to exam in 1949. all that participated and contributed to this memorable event. Looking ahead Junior began teaching for Sverre to next April, Grand Targhee will host our next Spring Clinic and the fall Edge and Alf Engen at Alta, Utah in the fall of will have more details; please plan to join us. 1949. In 1958, he became the ski school As spring finally unfolds, the executive committee and discipline managers director at Sugar Bowl, California. He are in the process of creating next year’s educational and certification schedule. returned to Utah in 1967 to become More learn to race clinics and GS-SL camps will be available during the season, part owner and director of the Timp plus a boot alignment clinic with an afternoon on-snow option may also be Haven Ski School. He became the first available. We are discussing the possibility of combining teaching and skiing in a ski school director at Snowbird in 1970 multi-day alpine exam for L2 and L3, which would give both candidates and and in 1991 he became director of ski- examiners more opportunity for success. The three-day prep clinic for Alpine L3 ing, a position he still holds. held in Jackson this season was very successful. We plan to have more of these He was present at the organization clinics available for all levels next season. Hopefully, the summer will give you a of the ISIA in 1950 and served in many chance to make plans for future goals and next season we can help you achieve capacities including board member, these through our educational and certification pathway. vice president and president. Junior We are indebted to our part-time office staff, Susan, Vicki and Phil, who do a was a founding member of PSIA. He full-time job with constant interruptions! None of us can thank them enough for served as a PSIA board member, on the their dedication to our needs and the welfare of the division. first certification committee and was As always, your input is greatly appreciated. Never hesitate to contact me through our divisional office. ■ continued on 11

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Keith Lange By Carl Boyer

We are bringing to a close a seminal season: we partici- pated in Interski at St. Anton, Austria with teams from all disciplines; celebrated the Fifty year anniversary of our national association at Snowmass and Aspen with over 700 participants; and the very successful Sixtieth anniversary of the Intermountain Division. All this during a record snow year – over 750” and counting with 15” of base remaining as I write this article! This will be my last article as your National Board Representative; Inter- mountain’s board voted to end my term. It has been my greatest privilege and honor to represent our members’ interests these last two years on the ASEA board during this pivotal time. There have been, and will continue to be, significant challenges as we move forward with changes to database and association management software unit- ing all the divisions and the national association; development of a Strategic Education Plan building toward unifying across all nine divisions; attending to leadership development within paid and volunteer staffs. All of these endeavors eith Lange joined the Alf Engen Ski are focused on improving the value and benefit of membership for you. School in 1951 as its youngest One of the most effective ways for you to speed the benefit to you of these and member. He certified with the upcoming changes is to log on to the national website at www.thesnowpros.org Intermountain Ski Instructors and update your profile – including your snowsports school affiliation, if any. Association (ISIA) the same year and also Then you can join The Community and participate with members sharing com- helped organize the ISIA. He served for mon interests, e.g. the Interski community where you can view presentations over 20 years on the ISIA Board and was and peruse the many links to see what the various attending countries were shar- president, vice president certification ing. You can also create a community if you see an unfulfilled need. examiner, clinic leader, demonstration To quote from a message to the ASEA board from Eric Sheckleton, Chair- team member and coach. man of the Board of ASEA: As we look forward, we have some exciting and dif- Keith helped organize the Beaver ficult challenges ahead. We continue to expect more high quality products Mountain ski school and taught there on and services for our members, yet our staff size remains largely unchanged. weekends. He was co-director of the Mt. We want more face-to-face contact with divisions and committees, but need Empire (Solitude) ski school until the to define the specific outcomes for these meetings. We have a new vision for area closed. He returned to Alta, where our teams, which may challenge old ways of doing things with the team selec- he has taught skiing for over 50 years. tion coming up next year. These goals and activities are important and need Keith helped organize PSIA and careful consideration as we move forward. However there are two more proj- designed the first pin and logo for PSIA ects that have the potential to greatly impact our collective future. and served as president, vice president The Strategic Education Plan will greatly improve the relevance and integ- and Board member. He helped develop rity of our education and certification system to members and will improve the Official American Ski Technique support for divisions. This will result in a more meaningful process for our and helped write various versions of members and a system that is understood and respected by resort manage- the The Official American Ski Tech- ment and the rest of the world. Even as this plan is being implemented, the nique teaching manual (White Book). PSIA-AASI Board of Directors, along with division presidents, had the vision He was a member of the first American and courage to charge the staff to begin the process of developing a more Ski Technique demonstration team at detailed division affiliation agreement. This agreement will cover a broad array White Fish, Montana. of concerns aimed at creating a consistent standard of service for our members Keith coached the Intermountain and member schools. Together, these goals will lead to a more unified organi- Junior National Team, the Deaf Olympic zation, well positioned to take us to new heights in the next 50 years. ■ continued on 11

INSTRUCTORS EDGE SPRING/SUMMER 2011 6 Tech Talk

HALL OF FAME Changing Directions

Max Lundberg What really makes a ski turn? It’s not just pointing your feet. they would continue to slide sideways By Rodger Renstrom straight down the hill; they would not change direction of travel. That is One of the questions I occasionally ask because there is no surface to create a instructors is “What makes a ski (or force to act upon the bottoms of the snowboard) change its direction of skis and redirect their path. travel?” That question usually elicits a What is needed to change the direc- lot of blank stares, although every so of- tion of travel of a ski sliding down a hill ten someone answers it correctly. is the surface of the snow pushing back The most common responses to at the bottom of the ski to “deflect” it in that question include things like: “You a new direction. Steering, sidecut and turn the ski with your feet and legs.” edges are all important pieces to redi- Well, yes, but that doesn’t necessarily recting the ski in a sophisticated man- change the direction in which the ski is ner, but even a curved barrel stave (or a going. Or, people respond, “You edge fully rockered fat ski) would change direction if the snow was soft enough ax Lundberg began his teaching Changing the direction of travel of a and it was tipped up on its side. career at Alta, Utah for the Alf The following definition of “deflec- Engen Ski School in 1961 and was ski is the most fundamental aspect of tion” comes from PSIA’s 1980 ATM certified by the Intermountain Ski skiing. So why is the correct answer Teaching Methods manual: “Deflec- Instructors Association (ISIA) in 1962. tion – a change of direction resulting In 1964, Max became Ski School to that question not automatic? from the interaction between the skis Manager for Alta Company and and the snow. It is a change of direction remained in that position until 1986 the skis” or they say “sidecut.” Yes, caused by external forces. For all prac- when he became director of the PSIA again. But when pressed as to how “edg- tical purposes, we can only speak of a Education Foundation . In 1995 he ing” or “sidecut” help a ski change its di- ‘deflection’ when the skis are in contact became director of development and rection of travel, people start to get with the snow. Edging, pressure con- operations at White Pine Ski Area in confused. Yet, changing the direction of trol, the side-cut of the skis and the Pinedale, Wyoming. travel of a ski is the most fundamental density of the snow will determine the Max was a member of the ISIA aspect of skiing. So why is the correct outcome of such interaction.” Board of Directors from 1965 to 1974 answer to that question not automatic? So, the process by which a ski and held positions of president, educa- A little clarification helps people changes direction of travel goes some- tion vice president and was PSIA and understand the correct answer to that thing like this: 1. The ski is tipped to an ISIA certification vice president. He question and why it is important. angle to allow the snow to have a sur- was selected as a member of the PSIA Instructors usually confuse where a ski face to push against. (There doesn’t Demonstration Team and was Chief is pointing with the direction in which have to be a lot of angle to the ski in Demonstrator for the USA at the Inter- it is traveling. Those directions may be order for it to be deflected by the snow. national Congress of Ski Instructors the same, but not necessarily so. And, the skier may decide to “steer” the (INTERSKI) held in 1968 in Aspen, For example, if you put your skis on ski – more, or less – to achieve different Colorado. In 1971, in Garmish, Ger- the hardest, smoothest hill you could outcomes.) 2. The ski must have some many, Max was Captain of the USA imagine (one made of polished tita- weight, or pressure, on it in order to be INTERSKI Demonstration Team. He nium or glass would work—ice would deflected. The pressure felt is really the was coach of the PSIA National Dem- be too soft) and then aimed your skis force of the snow pushing back at the onstration Team from 1973 to 1978. perpendicular to that hill, they would bottom of the ski. 3. As the ski travels He served as PSIA Director of Edu- slide sideways straight down the hill. forward through the snow, the wide No matter how much you edged the shovel of the ski plows into the upcom- continued on 16 skis or how much sidecut they had, ing snow and is deflected into the curve

INSTRUCTORS SPRING/SUMMER 2011 Tech Talk 7 of the turn. 4. Because the ski has side- and take advantage of its sidecut. cut and is flexible, the force of the snow Again, what happens when a skier is HALL OF FAME bends the whole ski into a curve, assist- confronted with challenging condi- ing in its smooth redirection. 5. The ski tions? They move back and uphill, tak- Gene Palmer will continue to curve into the turn ing pressure off of the outside ski, until the angle of the ski is eliminated which reduces the deflective force act- or pressure on the ski is removed. ing upon the bottom of the ski and Understanding how the snow actu- causing it to lose its curved shape. ally makes the ski change its direction Once again, the result is a bigger turn of travel is critical to understanding the radius and more speed. importance of the following basic ski- So, the essence of controlled skiing ing concepts. is really about developing the skill to First, you need to be able to manage manage the interaction of the ever- the angle of the ski on the snow. A little bit changing surface, slope, and texture of of angle and the ski will be deflected the snow with ski design. It takes time gradually with lots of friction to help slow to master the skills necessary to make the skier down. In this situation, steering that happen with touch, power and the skis with the feet and legs will help the grace, but the concept is really quite skis maintain a helpful “angle of attack” simple. Understanding the keys to with the snow as they skid through a turn. what makes a ski work needs to A lot of angle with the skis to the snow will cause them to be deflected very aggres- Skiing is really about developing the ene Palmer began his ski-teaching sively and make it harder to control. career at Kelly Canyon ski area in Aggressively steering (or pivoting) the ski skill to manage the interaction of the Idaho. He obtained his Intermountain in this situation would be difficult and not ever-changing surface, slope, and Ski Instructors Association (ISIA) necessarily desirable. Associate certification in 1961. He taught Second, a skier must manage bal- texture of the snow with ski design. part time for four years at Lake Eldora, ance along the whole ski. Most skiers Colorado while attending Colorado rarely engage the front of the ski. They be at the foundation of ski teaching. University at Boulder. He obtained his think they bend the ski from “the mid- Too often, instructors just teach Full Certification in 1968. dle” when, in reality, they are on the tail “things.” They teach “angulation,” they Gene was involved with the early of the ski. Consequently, the “tip” of the teach people to go “up;” they teach development of Grand Targhee Resort. ski does not plow into the snow and help people not to go “up;” they teach peo- He helped obtain seed money and a redirect the ski into a curved path. That is ple to “pressure the tongues of their government loan for the initial build- why people who are afraid lose even boots;” they teach “down unweight- ing of two chair lifts, a rope tow, day more control of their skis. Starting from a ing” (whatever that is); they teach a lot lodge and a 16-room hotel. He served stance that is back to begin with, they of “stuff.” Unfortunately, they don’t on the company Board of Directors for move even further back when con- always relate those “things” to how three years prior to the area’s Christ- fronted with challenging conditions. they may help the ski interact with the mas Day opening in 1969. This causes the shovel of the ski to disen- snow. But even the teaching of that He resigned from the board and gage from the snow even more and quit simple concept poses great risks for became Ski School Director shortly after leading the ski into the turn, resulting in both the instructor and the learner. the opening and remained in that posi- a bigger turn radius and more speed. Just like every simple concept, tion for 26 years until retiring in 1995. Third, the skier must direct their teaching someone how to use a ski can He also served as Mountain Manager balance to the outside ski to achieve be made very confusing if instructors for the ski area for a short period of time. the maximum benefit of the interac- don’t fully understand the concept Gene served on the Board of Direc- tion of the ski’s sidecut and flexibility in themselves. What does it feel like to tors of ISIA and PSIA-I from 1973 to the snow. This is a very important con- really engage the front of the ski? What 1994. He was president, technical cept. A skier standing evenly on both does it feel like to bend and unbend director, education vice president, co- skis throughout the whole turn divides your legs to manage how much force education vice president delegate to the force of the snow between two skis the PSIA national Board of Directors so the outside ski can never fully bend continued on 15 and was a PSIA-I Examiner. ■

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The ski school was privately operated by Alpine Education three or four very good skiers. Later, the area changed ownership and the politics By Stephen Helfenbein, PSIA-I Education Manager between owner and ski school went south. The owner took the framed pic- Feedback—How to Get It! ture of the ski instructors from the lodge I recently completed a review of the feedback (Yes, and hung it in the outhouse. somebody reads those things!) that you, the PSIA-I That’s when the new owner asked member provide to the Intermountain DECL staff. In me to teach private lessons on a one- addition to “free beer and/or lunch,” one of the fre- on-one basis. There were no groups or quent requests you make is for more individual feedback from the clinic classes at that time. I did that for a cou- leader. Your ski school directors echoed this concern (for feedback, not beer) ple of seasons. Later, the Glen Evans ski during their spring meeting. They hear you coming back to work wishing you school was formed. Glen died in 1973. had received a better idea of how you stack up against our standards for certi- fication. I also am hearing you loud and clear. The owner took the framed picture Feedback is super important! I believe that a DECL’s feedback had better be excellent! It must be accurate, honest and helpful. It is the product for of the ski instructors from the lodge which you have paid your hard earned money! and hung it in the outhouse. If you think about it one way, feedback is the one tangible product that we, the DECL, produce. From a clinic, it is the piece of advice that springs you for- l started attending spring clinics ward on your development. Written feedback from an assessment is what about 55 years ago, having missed on]y helps you adjust and go forward in your certification process. Because feed- three or four. The clinics and teaching back is arguably the only tangible thing we produce, it had better be good! methods then were the Arlberg (rota- Anticipating the importance of feedback in the education process the tion) stem and turn technique. There DECL staff has been focused heavily on this topic during their two previous were excellent clinics via Paul Volaar, fall training sessions on how to provide more effective feedback. We have Stein Ericksen, Pepi Steigler, Roger practiced using a specific model of feedback called R.A.P. Staub and the list goes on. They taught R.A.P. is an acronym that reminds us of three fundamental elements for effec- new methods, ushering in a new era. tive feedback. It stands for Report, Analysis and Prescription. When you receive The changes, both in equipment feedback from a DECL you should expect to hear about what you did (Report), and teaching methods, have been pro- how what you did effected your performance (Analysis) and at least one step that found. Certification was a rewarding will help change what you did or repeat what you did (Prescription). experience. After level III the amount of My previous two articles have focused on the concept of how you can take skills that can be learned is endless. ownership for your own learning. The feedback process offers a significant oppor- My wife, Barbara, and I operated the tunity for you to take increased ownership for your learning. No matter how skilled ski school for several years under three a DECL is at providing feedback, the feedback process is not complete without separate owners during the late ’70s and your participation. Feedback is a loop that requires your active participation. early ’80s. Barbara operated the school Here is what you are responsible for: weekdays and I took it weekends, teach- Hear the feedback that you have been offered. I often think that there is a ing and training instructors. We were difference between listening and hearing. For example, I am listening to a able to certify a number of candidates, song right now and it sounds like noise with a beat and someone mumbling. I having eight (level II and Ill) certified the stopped for a couple of minutes to hear the song. This revealed an intricate last year we had the school. blend of rhythm, harmony and a message from intelligent lyrics. Hearing the My wife and I have a passion for ski- song had a far greater impact on me (I think I will be tracking it down to buy it ing. We are a skiing family. Our three when I get done with this article)! children and their children and wives If you heard your feedback, confirm that you understand what you have are all skiers, 19 in all. I still teach part heard. Let us know we are on the same page! time and at 85 I am looking forward to In the event that you have heard your feedback and it doesn’t make sense, more of the same. it creates some questions or you have not received enough feedback, seek I am often asked, and have asked clarification. This is a bold step and it demands that you are a little bit brave to others, why do you still teach skiing?

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JUNIOR continued from 4 speak up. However, we are expecting you do this. If you do not take this step we assume that everything is copasetic. the first member of the US Demonstra- Lastly, if you have heard your feedback and received clarification and it tion Team committee. He helped de- still does not resonate with you have two options. velop the Official American Ski First, be patient. Do not expect all feedback to be helpful or clear right away. It Technique and helped write various may take time for it sink in, or for you to REALLY hear what was said to you (In editions of The Official American Ski some cases it has taken me years to really hear what someone was trying to tell me!). Technique (White Book). Junior re- Secondly, you might try thinking of feedback as a gift. Some gifts are awe- ceived PSIA’s Distinguished Service some and we like them even more than something we would have chosen for Award in 1989. He is an Honorary Life- ourselves. Some are practical and useful, but probably not something we time member of both the National and would go out and get for ourselves. Then there are those gifts that we can in no Intermountain Division (PSIA/PSIA-I). way imagine what the person was thinking! We don’t always like the gifts we His many honors and awards receive, but we have to believe that the gift was well intended and meant to include induction into the United better our lives in some way. States Ski Hall of Fame (1996), Inter- The Intermountain DECL team will continue to try and improve the quality mountain Ski Hall of Fame (2002), and quantity of feedback given to you. However, consider this a formal request PSIA-I Hall of Fame (1991), Alta Hall of that you do your part as well: hear your feedback, confirm your understanding Fame (1993) and the S .J. Quinney or seek clarification, be patient and consider feedback as a gift. award. Since 1991 he has judged the Thanks to all of you that participated in Intermountain Educational International World Championship of events this past season and took the time to provide us with valuable feed- Powder skiing held annually in British back. See you next winter and have a great summer! ■ Columbia, Canada. ■

There are many reasons given: extra KEITH continued from 5 money, self improvement, or looking for that silver bullet or golden grail of Team and was guest coach of the the total skier. women’s alpine Olympic Team in Looking back over the years, I Squaw Valley. He supervised teaching remember a class of college students in the US Army Mountain Troops at a 12-week credited course giving me a Camp Hale, Colorado, ran the Cotton- magnum of fine champagne for a wood Club ski program for over 25 champagne lesson, or the postcards years at Alta, and won the professional and letters from students (some out of division of the first National Gelande state) who felt good about their lesson, Championship at Alta in 1965. or a father’s heartfelt thanks for teach- Keith is a lifetime member of both ing his teenage daughter, who was par- PSIA and PSIA-I and a charter member tially paralyzed from the waist down, to of the U of U J. Willard Marriott Library ski parallel in one two-hour lesson. Ski Archives advisory Board. Keith is a I now realize the silver bullet or the member of the PSIA Hall of Fame, golden grail is, and always has been, Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame, and inside of us. It is called ”giving.” Bond the Alf Engen Hall of Fame. In 1975, with your students and give them the Keith made arrangements for the PSIA best that you have. The satisfaction of Demonstration Team to visit President helping others along the way during Gerald Ford in the White House. He the chapter called Skiing Career awarded the President an honorary becomes a part of your eternal legacy. membership in PSIA. ■ P.S. Pebble Creek now has three tri- Brian Oakden ple chair lifts, a two-story lodge with Visit www.psia-i.org or inside outhouses, a modern cafeteria Steve Bagley, Superior Ski at Snowbird, lectures on boot fitting and balance April 29 at www.aasi-i.org for up-to-date and fantastic skiing,—Homer Semons is the PSIA/AASI Intermountain Spring Clinic. a 40-Year PSIA-I Level III Member information.

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Adaptive Report Children’s Corner

By Kristen Caldwell By Mark Nakada, PSIA-I/AASI-I Children’s Manager

I am pleased to report that the adaptive Aloha! I hope you had a great ski season. discipline had one of its best certifica- On a recent business trip, while I was waiting for my tion seasons ever! We certified 15 peo- flight, the following USA TODAY headline caught my ple as follows: attention – “Nearly 1 in 7 kids have a learning disability.” The article (from Monday, May 23, 2011) stated, Adaptive Level 1 - 4 “The number of children with developmental disabilities has increased by Adaptive Level 2 - 3 17% in 12 years, driven largely by big jumps in diagnoses for autism and atten- Adaptive Level 3 – 3 tion deficit hyperactivity disorder, research shows. More than 15% of school- Adaptive Snowboard Level 1 - 3 age kids – about 10 million children – had a developmental disability in Adaptive Snowboard Level 2 - 2 2006-08, according to a study released Monday in the journal, Pediatrics. That’s up from 12.8% in 1997-99.” Congrats to those of you who As a teaching professional, do you have the tools to effectively manage received certification this year and “tough kids” and “tough parents” in your lessons? thank you for investing your time and As part of our curriculum for next season, we will be offering several lec- money into the process. I certainly tures and clinics geared towards increasing your knowledge base in this hope the process was worthwhile and evolving environment. Stay tuned. rewarding for you. If not, please feel In regards to the Children’s Specialist (CS) Program, on behalf of the CS free to send me some feedback. team, I want to thank you for your support of the new curriculum. Although After meeting with the Adaptive the National Children’s Task Force is meeting throughout the summer to Committee this spring, we discussed evaluate and enhance the program, we do not anticipate significant changes continued improvements to the certifi- for next season. cation and training process: To clarify a few questions about the CS Program: 1. In the fall, we plan to post to the ◆ What do I do, if I already have my Accredited Children’s Educator (ACE) web a summary of the candidate I and/or II certificate? Your ACE – now Children’s Specialist - 1 and 2 expectations at each level of cer- credentials are nationally recognized across all nine divisions. For tification. This will hopefully those professionals that have their ACE 3 certificate, that certificate make it very clear what is will still be recognized within Intermountain division. expected of you, in each disci- ◆ Do I need a “new” CS certificate, if I have an ACE certificate? No, the pline, and will also make for a ACE certificate is still valid. good study guide. ◆ What do I do, if I have an international children’s certificate/accredita- tion? Please contact the PSIA-I/AASI-I Office for more details. 2. We hope to offer two Functional ◆ Skiing Prep clinics and two Teach- As the season approaches, please visit www.psia-i.org for calendar and cur- ing Prep clinics. We strongly riculum updates. In addition, the new PSIA/AASI Children’s Manual and Chil- encourage that you attend one of dren’s Alpine Teaching Handbook are available for purchase from the Office. each if you intend to pursue Thanks for your support. I hope you have a wonderful summer. ■ certification.

3. Level 2 and Level 3 candidates Exam at each level prior to the come in the fall. will now be tested on three out teaching exam. As always, feel free to email me with of the six disciplines, in a two any comments/questions kris- day teaching exam. The examin- 4. National is improving the Adap- [email protected].—kristen Cald- ers will choose the disciplines. tive Snowboard certification well is PSIA/AASI Intermountain Adap- You will still be required to do a process, so we will be following tive Manager. one day, Functional Skiing their guidelines next year. More to

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Achievements and Awards: Certification

Alpine Certification Brenda Hall Deer Valley Alyssa Rettke Canyons Robert Maris Jackson Alex Halstead Canyons Tyler Ricks Kelly Canyon Alan Mecham Snowbasin Thomas Hansen Park City Kenny Riker III Canyons Alex Meiners Jackson Level 1 Clinton Hayes Jackson Sofia Rocca Eagle Point Megan O’Brien Canyons Reiko Afshar Powder Mtn. Brian Healy Deer Valley Aaron Rotchadl Deer Valley Kristine Olsen Deer Valley Jessica Ahmed Park City Hilmmar Herrera Eagle Point Gabriel Saltzman Jackson Caroline Olson Alta Sophie Allen Jackson Brenda Hess Kelly Canyon Andrew Sanders Park City Shawna Pendleton-Fairchild Park Florencia Alonso Canyons Lily Hickam Brighton Chelsea Shapard Park City City Margaret Anderson Jackson Sophie Hill Kelly Canyon Steve Sherman NAC Ryan Ravinsky Jackson Kathy Anderson Pebble Creek Morgan Hill Kelly Canyon Brooke Shinaberry Park City Brenton Reagan Jackson Kyle Bauerly Deer Valley Douglas Hillen NA Andrew Silverman Alta Christopher Robinson Park City Matthew Beal Targhee Spencer Hirst Jackson Heather Smith Deer Valley Peter Saunders Jackson William Bissell Jackson Marc Hoffman Park City Wendy Speaker Deer Valley Deborah Seaver Deer Valley Katheriine Black Deer Valley Sara Holland Pebble Creek Julia Spencer Targhee Lukas Sigmund Deer Valley Scott Blackwood Jackson Daniel Hopkins Canyons Aaron Spicer Alta Ted Valerio Snowbasin Chelsea Blair Pebble Creek Reed Howard Jackson Mark Standing Wolf Mtn. Kathleen Waller Park City Kali Brennick Canyons Jeffrey Hulinsky Solitude Thomas Stevens Deer Valley Shannon White Jackson Zach Breslauer Deer Valley Mark Hutter Park City Benjamin Storrs Jackson Dallon Williams Canyons Raymond Brideau Snowbird Sheila Jackson Park City Annie Studer NA Herbert Brooks Jackson Jon Jahp Alta Elizabeth Swaney Park City Level 3 Theodore Bryson Targhee Nathan Jarvis Canyons Joe Terranova Alta Philippe Astie Park City Sara Buchanan Canyons Marci Johansen Deer Valley Lisa Thompson Wolf Mtn. Brian Buerger Alta J.P. Bullen Targhee Shane Johnson Kelly Canyon Kimberly Thuman Canyons Brett Chamberlain Park City Megan Bush Targhee Eric Joslyn Pebble Creek Adam Torfin Deer Valley Emma Franzeim Jackson kasey Butcher Kelly Canyon Russell Kalkstein Canyons Taylor Upton Jackson Hayley Giles Canyons Luke Byrnes Snowbird Andrew Kilkenny Canyons Nyk Vail Kelly Canyon James Ledyard Alta Andrew Byron Jackson Julie Kling Jackson Matthew Valentine Jackson Glenn Ray Jackson Michael Calderone Canyons Glenn Kuntz Canyons Alison Vallejo Park City Ann Schorling Jackson Joel Chandler Pebble Creek Leigh Latham Targhee Patrick Veillette Park City Julie Child Powder Mtn. Adam Lewis Park City Kajsa Vlasic Alta Christian Cholhan Deer Valley Richard Lintermans Beaver Mtn. Marie Wake Deer Valley Snowboard Certification Aaron Christensen Kelly Canyon Davis Little Canyons Bradford Walsh Jackson Rob Christie Deer Valley Matthew Lloyd Targhee Diana Wetherell Eagle Point Level 1 Elizabeth Cogburn Targhee Dana Lyubner Canyons Libby Wilkins Beaver Mtn. Tara Anderson Brian Head Joel Cohen Deer Valley Emma Lyubner Canyons Christie Willaims Jackson Lauren Broomall Park City Barbara Colvin NA Jim Mack Canyons Jeffrey Wilson Sundance Heather Brownlee Sundance Peyton Copp Jackson Anastasia Mallios Park City Kathryn Witter Deer Valley Sara Buchanan Canyons Thomas Cranston Jackson Francis Marino Deer Valley Tasha Woolley Alta Chris Cazavilan Snowbird Lisa D’Agostino Deer Valley Casey Marshall Canyons Daniel Ybarra Sundance Tommy Costello Jackson Sean Dahmen Deer Valley Clint Mason Deer Valley Mohana Yethiraj Snowbird Ben Farnsworth Solitude Shae Dana Targhee Neil Matthews-Pennan Park City Dean Zenoni Wasatch Adapt Alex Feher Jackson Michele DeRossi Jackson Valerie May Jackson Wesley Zufelt Sundance Payne Filip Park City Mark Diel NA Keith McCauley Canyons A.A. Zvegintzov Jackson Matthew Galvin Park City Michael Dowda Jackson Blaker Meyer Martin Gassner Snowbird Benjamin Duke Jackson Deer Valley Level 2 Mykah Hansen Park City Craig Dymock Deer Valley Pat Milligan Jackson Grant Bishop Jackson Michael Hardman Brian Head August Eaker Snowbird Melissa Minshall Jackson Meagan Cahill Jackson Matthew Harrison Canyons Camila Esposito Beaver Mtn. Nathan Mintz Jackson Brooks Carter Brighton Ian Harward Brian Head Paul Evans Snowbird Joey Moss Canyons Fabian Cerda Deer Valley David Hively Kelly Canyon Alisa Evans Brighton Susanne Muecke Snowbird John Corlito Alta Evan Huggins Jackson Elizabeth Ewaskio Alta Erika Nash Sundance Christopher Decker Canyons David Johnson Jackson Matthew Fagan Jackson Francine Northcutt Canyons Lacey Dodge Park City Greg King Sundance Cornelia Farmer Jackson Paulette Nyman Wolf Mtn. Brian Ehrich Deer Valley Audrey Knutson Park City Monica Fedrigo Jackson Matthew Olsen Deer Valley Stephen Ellis Deer Valley Elizabeth Koutrelakos Jackson Mike Filipone NAC katherine Orr Jackson Ashley Eppler Jackson Dustin Lamoreaux Brian Head Michael Flaherty Park City Erin O’Shea Deer Valley Randi Figueredo Snowbasin Justin Lindenberg Jackson Nate Flint Solitude Andrea Parker Jackson Javier Fuentes Deer Valley Simone Margulies Park City Denise Fox Canyons Joseph Peterson Jackson Michael Gross Snowbasin Jessica Marinaro Park City Craig Gawreluk Another Way Hanna Pingry Jackson Bill Krause Park City Michael McCarrick Park City Will Gibbs Deer Valley Elliott Piper Jackson Danielle Lehle Park City Robert McGuire Sundance Erin Grieve Deer Valley Particia Pond Deer Valley Roe’e Levy Deer Valley Judy McKie Park City

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Acheivements and Awards: Certification and Accreditation

Jake Meisner Brian Head Michele Fletcher Jackson Elizabeth Ewaskio Alta James Ledyard Alta Angie Meyers Solitude Gregory Hatch Brighton Susan Garlow Jackson Cami Lee Sundance Megan Miller Park City Lance Helberg Park City Scott Hoover Beaver Mtn. Saxon Spillman Pebble Creek Crystal Nelson Brian Head Katherine Kelly Targhee Derek Hutton Targhee Scott Van Fossen Alta Chris Proctor Park City Michael McLaughlin Jackson Jon Jahp Deer Valley Greg Rust Targhee Madeleine Pavillard Brighton Richard Lintermans Beaver Mtn. Adaptive Certification Kenneth Rutz Jackson Daniel Ybarra Sundance Broc Neagle Beaver Mtn. Jim Sadauckas Targhee Dave Robinson Beaver Mtn. Level 1 Glen Sampson Canyons Level 3 Sara Schaefer Beaver Mtn. Saxon Spillman Pebble Creek Erica Seamons Beaver Mtn. Davis Anna NAC Jeremy Brown Park City Katie Tomai Park City Christopherq Stoner Deer Valley Kevin Brehm NAC Jon Clark Snowbasin Kevin Turchin Eagle Point Kathleen Waller Park City Steve Merserea Wasatch Adaptive David Keenan Park City Raman Voorhis Park City Libby Wilkins Beaver Mtn. Adena Miller NAC Jesse Mead Jackson Treyton Walker Sundance Taft Owen Canyons Tyson Walker Sundance Daniel Powwell Canyons Telemark 2 Level 2 Brett Whitmore Snowbird Bill Battersby NA Tera Adams NAC Daniel Ybarra Sundance Nordic Certification James Gould Canyons Tom Liolios NAC Derek Hutton Targhee Steve MerserauWasatch Adaptive Level 2 Scott Van Fossen Alta Telemark 1 Shawn Craig Canyons Level 3 Alisa Evans Brighton Edwin Clements Deer Valley Track 1 Shawn Jimerson NAC Patrick Fahey Jackson Christopher Decker Canyons Kathleen Epstein Jackson Tom Liolios NAC Cristina Fenner Jackson Lacey Dodge Park City Jennifer Jackson Park City Tracy Meier NAC

Snowboard Freestyle James Smith Deer Valley Mikey Franco Jackson Scott Taylor NA Neil Woodruff Jackson Matt Frieda Alta Evan Toal Jackson Luke Handman Snowbasin Kurt Warnecke Solitude Fundamental Freestyle Children’s Accreditation Cecilia Kunstadter Jackson Marie White Park City Brendan Burns Jackson Danielle Lehle Park City Shannon White Jackson Kurt Carbone Jackson Jerret Mater Jackson Sarah Wild Deer Valley Mikey Franco Jackson CS 1 Terry Mc Clellan Jackson Kent Williams Kelly Canyon Jess King Canyons Teresa Anderson Kelly Canyon Genny McGeary Jackson Kathryn Witter Deer Valley Jerret Mater Jackson Billy Baker Jackson Hallie Mellon Alta Shawn McLennan NA Lisa Bammert Brighton Kimberlee Mendenhall Pebble Creek CS 2 Daniel Munn Jackson Trip Barden Jackson Daniel Munn Jackson David Anderson Targhee Christopher Parks Snowbird Lindsey Bekken Deer Valley Amelia Nebenzahl Jackson Kirsten Buenning Jackson Rob Wallace Snowbird Catherine Blais Deer Valley Jay Nenno Pebble Creek Christina Cartier Jackson Emma Borrmann Snowbird Debbie Olds Alta Alex Everett Jackson Brendan Burns Jackson Glen Oya Snow King Alpine Park and Pipe June Glick Jackson Meaghan Cahill Jackson Jaime Pimsler Snowbird Brian Hackmann Jackson Brian Cain Wolf Mtn. Thomas Potter Alta Grant Bishop Jackson Lauren Johnson Snowbird Glen Conklin Deer Valley Robert Roberts Brighton Paul Bowman Deer Valley Mike Kohler Jackson Stephen Connor Canyons Amanda Roden Jackson Christina Cartier Jackson Joshua LaForest Canyons Ornella Dalla-Bona Solitude “Sandy” Sandusky Pebble Creek Alex Fleet Canyons Billy Oppenheim Jackson Brigitte Elliot Deer Valley Paul Schneider Deer Valley Ben Guffey Park City Kimberly Prebish Jackson Elizabeth Ewaskio Deer Valley Michael Schrieber Deer Valley Luke Handman Snowbasin David Rogers Jackson Patrick Fahey Jackson Wendy Simpkins Canyons Julie Johnson Deer Valley Tara Sanders Targhee Matthew Floyd Jackson Kerry Smithers Canyons Colleen O’Connell Deer Valley Adam Werblin Moses Snowbird Denise Fox Canyons Aaron Spicer Alta Danielle Petriccione Jackson

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Achievements and Awards: Membership Milestones Dedication James Kastner Jean Roush Paul Dillon Joe Waggoner Connie Kitchens James Russell Judy Fuller Nona Weatherbee Frank Kruse Jenn Sall-Scott Steve Johnson 2o Year Wayne Lawrence Chris Searle Shirley Kinsey 50 Year Dottie Beck Bill Loizeaux Marc Smith Kent Lundell Woody Anderson Tom Beggs Greg Ludlow David Staley Jay Marquiss Bill Ashley Gunars Berzins Bruce Manning John Struthers Scott Mathers Junior Bounous Sue Clifford Robert Markosian Tammy Thornley Kim Mayhew Maxine Bounous Ornella Dalla-Bona Kathy McFarland Ann Warmbold Basil Service Bill Briggs Grayson Davis Leslie Moss J. Russell Wong Carlton Siemel Stein Erickson Marta Deberard Deborah Myers Sigi Verhalen Lex Kunau Kerry Duncan Kirsten Nordstrom Bart Zawacki 30 Year Keith Lange Tony Fantis Sam Palmatier Mark Baer Bill Lash Stephen Ferwerda Christine Palmer Nancy Bateman 40 Year Eddy Morris Mikey Franco Jane Pattee Kirk Benson Don Banford Gene Palmer Colleen George Franz Penistan Carl Boyer Norm Burton Dean Roberts Sandra Guzman David Petersen Ed Chauner Lowell Elmer Dave Thurgood Kevin Hackamack Kim Peterson Georgia Clark Michael Hammer Joe Jennings David Pischke Mike Collaer Homer Semons

Instructors of the Deer Valley Resort National Ability Center Snowbasin Learning Center Jennifer McCarthy – Privates/ Tera Adams John Leone – Alpine Year Training John Linford – Snowboard Christina Story – Children’s Park City Mountain Resort Alf Engen Ski School Programs Ski and Snowboard School Snowbird Mountain School Dieter Altmann – Full-Time Brett Chamberlain – Alpine Adult Michelle White – Alpine Shane Baldwin – Part-Time Grand Targhee Ski and Jeremy Brown – Snowboard Adult Adam Werblin Moses – Snowboard Snowboard School Marilyn Heinrich – Alpine Kids Beaver Mtn Snowsports Tara Sanders – Children’s Keelan Cuyler – Snowboard Kids Solitude Snowsports School Specialist Academy Michael Cote – Adaptive Specialist Garth Ripley Pebble Creek Winter Sports Helen Roberds School Lowell Elmer Brighton Ski and Jackson Hole Mountain Casey Winfree – Snowboard Richard Wetherell Snowboard School Sports School Madeleine Pavillard Gage Reichert Powder Mtn. Snowsports Sundance Snowsports School Ashleigh Green The Canyons Ski and Kelly Canyon Ski School Larry Johnson Snowboard School Aaron Christensen Wolf Mtn. Learning Center Morgan Hill Roman Menchikov – Alpine Snow King Sports School Mark Standing Tiana Peterson – Snowboard Judy Kortum

DIRECTIONS continued from 7 can’t answer for yourself, and for your sion, and understanding what makes a student, “how is this ‘thing’ going to ski change its direction of travel is at the snow applies to the bottoms of your help me control my skis on the snow” the core of our ability to answer that skis rather than just bending and un- then you might want to consider not question. —Rodger Renstrom is a PSIA bending because someone told you teaching that thing any more. Intermountain DECL. that’s what you’re supposed to do? The bottom line is what do you do Just asking yourself why you are to effectively manage your skis against teaching something is a good place to the snow and control the smooth Find your Spring start simplifying your understanding of descent of your body down the hill? Clinic action photo at: ski instruction. If you find yourself That’s pretty much it. The things that www.powdershots.com teaching someone something and you we teach need to lead to that conclu-

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Carl Boyer of Snowbird, Anita Oliveri of , Jason Pellegrini of Jackson, Tony Fantis, Joe Waggoner from Powder Mountain, Nancy PSIA-AASI and the greater snowsports Kronthaler from Snowbird and myself Chris Katzenberger from Deer Valley. community lost a devoted friend with All regions of the Intermountain Division are accounted for and ready to lis- the passing of former PSIA President ten to your comments and suggestions. You can find the listing of your Board and Chairman of the Board Bill Hetrick, members on our Intermountain website. We have set a tentative date of Sep- who died on May 6 in State College, tember 24 for our next meeting. Members are welcome to attend. Nancy Pennsylvania. He was 74. Kronthaler will continue as Communications V.P. along with Joe Waggoner as A longtime leader within Eastern Administrative V.P. I thank you and the Board for your support as I continue as Division-and PSIA president from 1987 President for the next 2 years. May we all work together in strengthening the to 1994-Bill was a great supporter of the profession of snow sport instruction and guest participation in the sport we association, his division, and his fellow have found to provide lasting friendships and internal reward. ■ instructors for many, many years. He will truly be missed. ■

MAX continued from 6 sportsman of the Year 1970, the Lowell Thomas Award “for contribution to Board Meeting cation from 1986-1995 and was editor winter sports” 1986. He received Life- The next PSAI-I/AASI-I BOD meeting is and manager of PSIA’s “The Profes- time Membership in PSIA and PSIA-I scheduled for Sept. 24, location TBA. ■ sional Skier.” Max was a board member for his contribution to ski teaching. He and vice president of the International was awarded Honorary Lifetime Mem- Association for Ski Teaching. ber of INTERSKI International and rec- Visit www.psia-i.org or Max was awarded the Alta Dia- ognized by PSIA as a “Major www.aasi-i.org for up-to-date mond Powder Pine ”Excellence in Contributor of Education of Ski information. Powder Skiing” in 1968, the Utah Instructors in the United States.” ■

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