SnowSports Instructor Inspiring lifelong passion for the mountain experience photo by Lawerence McKinley

Issue 1 07/08 Season PNSIA-EF Fall Seminar 2007 a great pre-season event. Non-members will need to register and pay the event fee It’s Fall Seminar Time Again! to participate. Additional applications and topic descriptions are available on- line to download at www.psia-nw.org Saturday, the 13th of October – in Alaska and Seattle, his current home. or by contacting the Northwest office at Gonzaga University, Spokane Nick McDonald, our Technical Team Head 206.244.8541. Saturday, the 20th of October – Coach, will be presenting the Tech Team’s Registration and refreshments for this indoor Mt. Hood CC, Gresham Feedback Model. Your PSIA-NW Technical Team has been developing a system for event begin at 8am, classes begin promptly Sunday, the 21st of October – feedback that is designed for all levels of at 8:30am. Please note we will not hold a Shoreline CC, Seattle instructor and can be used indoors with video general assembly before the am session – go analysis and on snow. This will be sure to directly to your class once you have checked Following last year, your divisional staff and become an essential part of your teaching in and received your packet of information specialty clinicians have worked to give you process and for those of you who don’t know at the registration area. Lunch is not served some new topics along with the traditional Nick, it is sure to be a fun and informative at this event. Members will receive a one-year favorites. Please look over the topic session. education credit for attending this full day descriptions, locations and times available event. when signing up. We trust you’ll have a hard We will continue to offer Fall Seminar to time choosing only two topics. non PSIA/AASI members. Please feel free Whether you are a Fall Seminar regular or to invite a non-member from your school new participant, it’s our goal to help you kick Our guest speaker is home grown, originally to join you and see why Fall Seminar is such off the start of your season with the latest hailing from Wenatchee, currently working and greatest and get your mind ready to keep Submission Deadline: September 29 (Spokane) and October 6 (Gresham & Seattle) up with your legs. See you there!!!

Name______PSIA-NW #______Last First Address______Street/box City State Zip Daytime Phone # ______Snowsports School______Email______AM Clinic Topic______Alternate Topic______PM Clinic Topic______Alternate Topic______mAlpine mOct 13th Gonzaga Univ-Spokane Are you a TD? Please do not use this mSnowboard mOct 20th Mt Hood CC-Gresham form-use your TD application. mNordic mOct 21st Shoreline CC-Seattle mAdaptive LIABILITY RELEASE FORM (you must sign this release before attending any PSIA-NW event): Recognizing that skiing/boarding can be a hazardous sport, I hereby RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE PSIA-NW, PNSIA-EF, the host area and agents and employees of each from liability for any and all injuries of whatever nature arising during or in connection with the conduction of the event for which this application is made. Applicant hereby relinquishes and assigns to PSIA-NW and PNSIA-EF all rights to the use of Applicant’s name and likeness or pictorial representation in photographs, motion pictures or other representations concerning Applicant’s participation in said Event.

Signature ______Date ______PAYMENT-Fee for Fall Seminar $55

Visa/MC #______Exp Date______Signature______Please fill out and mail with checks payable to: PSIA-NW, 11206 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Suite 106, Seattle, WA 98168. Fax Visa/MC to PSIA- NW (206)241-2885. Deadline for each seminar is 14 days prior. There is a $10 late fee for registrations received after that date. No cancellations unless injured and unable to participate in an indoor session. SnowSports 2 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor Fall Seminar Topics

What is Adaptive? student/parent information. Great for any director or staff An adaptive overview. Explore adaptive techniques and trainers. methodology. Time for hands on practice and Q and A. Presenter: Ruth Nielsen Presenter: Kathleen Priest, John Stevenson AM/PM: AM Only AM/PM: AM Only Location: Seattle Only Location: Gresham and Seattle Only Do These Boots Come in Black? An Introduction to Using Video Technology for Movement The right fit works (and looks) best. Structural Analysis and Snow Sports Instruction considerations for ‘women specific’ gear; focus on the This will be an introductory session focused on techniques female structure and how the ski and boot companies and tactics in using video technology for effective address their needs. What you would want to know before movement analysis and snow sports instruction. Topics deciding or helping your clientele decide about choosing covered will include on-hill strategies, equipment usage and the best fitting gear. indoor review strategies. Presenter: Heather Roberts Presenter: Rick Lyons AM/PM: AM/PM AM/PM: AM Only Location: All Locations Location: All Locations Connection: Ski Design, Tuning and Modern Movements Advanced Use of Video Technology for Movement In today’s evolving ski industry, instructors are responsible Analysis and Snow Sports Instruction to stay educated in ski design and ski tuning. This has This session will be an advanced session focused always been important, but because of a greater diversity on techniques and tactics for using video technology of product available and more confusion among the public for effective movement analysis and snow sports this subject is even more critical to good teaching. Some instruction. Topics covered will include on-hill strategies, instructors may know something about tuning or ski design, equipment usage, media options and indoor review but there often is a disconnect between this knowledge and strategies. what is being taught on the slopes. This session is designed Presenter: Rick Lyons to draw connections between how a ski is meant to work AM/PM: PM Only on the snow, how the tune can affect this and then how to Location: All Locations then tie these concepts into a more effective lesson on the hill. Constructivism and the Snow Sports Educator Presenter: Jim Stevens Pre-Requisite: Instructors with at least four (4) seasons of AM/PM: AM Only teaching experience, or Level II or III certification. Location: All Locations Do you teach intermediate and/or advanced students? Have you ever asked the question: “Should I be teaching Hands On: Life After a Stone Grind experienced students differently than new learners?” The start of any “tune cycle” is the process of Stone Constructivism is an educational theory about how people Grinding. When there’s a desire to learn how to tune your learn and focuses primarily on the needs of experienced skis, the process starts at Stone Grinding. Simply put, this learners. Constructivism believes in gradually releasing the can be broken down into 2 phases: responsibility of information, thus ultimately passing the (1). Full tune – setting base bevels, side bevels, edges, polish ownership of information to our students. In this class we and finish, and wax. will cover what Constructivism is; how and when we can (2). Maintenance – keeping the edge clean and smooth, apply this important educational theory when out teaching sharpening side edge, and wax. students on the hill. Check This is a hands on explanation of how to tune, covering Linda Cowan Presenter: out the article on both phases. AM/PM AM/PM: page 13 Presenter: Jim Stevens Location: All Locations AM/PM: PM Only Location: All Locations Legal Issues Facing the Snow Sports Educator This session will go over legal updates for ski/snowboard schools with focus on lift incidents, training materials, and

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Boot Design and Fit: What’s the Effect? guuards, etc.) and wear appropriate clothing for skating Gain a greater understanding of boot design and which in. K2 will also have demo skates available at both venues. product may provide you with the best fit for your feet. Presenter: Dave Beckwith Learn the tips from one of the top fitters for setting up AM/PM: AM Only your boots and feet for maximum performance this winter. Location: Gresham and Seattle Only Learn ways to recognize and assist your guests in fit and stance needs. Skate to Ski 301 Presenter: Jim Mates Skill Requirement: You can accelerate and stop AM/PM: AM/PM comfortably up to ex-hockey player. The object is to Location: All Locations focus on the similarity of movement patterns in in-line skating and skiing and how we can skate to improve our Core Strength for Better Performance skiing. We’ll start by utilizing some transferable skiing tasks Start preparing for next ski season now! A strong core (skating) and work towards an advanced progression that is key to good skiing. Learn techniques to develop your will emphasize inside leg steering while skating. Please bring personal core strength. Focus on movements specific to your own gear (skates, helmet, wrist guuards, etc.) and wear good skiing and riding, while exploring the anatomy and appropriate clothing for skating in. K2 will also have demo biomechanics of the snow sport athlete. This class will skates available at both venues. involve exercise, please dress appropriately. Presenter: Dave Beckwith Presenter: Betsy Baker AM/PM: PM Only Location: AM/PM Gresham and Seattle Location: Gresham and Seattle Only Location: AM Only Spokane Safe Group Mechanics in Terrain Parks (all disciplines) APPLIED Core Strength for Better Performance We will cover several common challenges experienced Pre-Requisite: Completion of course Core Strength for when teaching freestyle both in and out of terrain parks. Better Performance How to move and manage a group in the terrain park. This course is part 2 of “Core Strength For Better How to breakdown and sell learning pathways that enable Performance”. We will briefly review the components of your guests to be successful with less chance of injury. part 1 (specific core strength) and then spend significant Presenter: Chris Hargrave time performing exercises, specific to skiing and AM/PM: AM Only snowboarding, to improve muscular strength, agility, and Location: All Locations balance. The class is for skiers and rides of all abilities whether you have injuries or not. In addition to applying Freestyle Doesn’t Have to be Complicated (snowboard) core strength to specific conditioning exercises we will Freestyle and terrain parks do not have to be complicated. apply the Level 2 and Level 3 PSIA National Standards They would compare these days very much to a computer; to each exercise. This will help you determine the correct something with infinite potential that can be mastered by exercises to specifically improve your own skiing or riding. small children, yet perplexes well educated adults. Once Presenter: Robert Graham you start to figure it out, you can really get hooked. And, Location: AM/PM Gresham and Seattle with our rapid advances in technology these foreign things Location: PM Only Spokane some thought would never last just keep getting easier and easier to use. Let the AASI-NW staff give you a tutorial on Skate to Ski 101 uncomplicating freestyle. For the adventurous enthusiast who has never been on Presenter: Ryan Enfield skates to the person who has skated a little. The object is AM/PM: PM Only to focus on the similarity of movement patterns between Location: All Locations in-line skating and skiing and how we can skate to improve our skiing. We’ll start by utilizing some easily transferable Senior Specialist I Accreditation skiing tasks (skating) and work with the group’s ability as we Pre-Requisites: Level I Certification, Obtain and read the progress. Please bring your own gear (skates, helmet, wrist Senior Education Handbook (avail. at www.psia-nw.org) Completed Senior Educator Handbook (bring completed workbook to class) The Senior Specialist I is a new accreditation this year. SnowSports 4 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor Fall Seminar Topics

With our graying, yet physically fit Boomer generation, Games Kids Play more older people are skiing longer and even learning to There are lots of resources out there for games to play ski in their later years. The Senior Specialist I Accreditation with kids on the snow. This clinic will build your skills to will equip the skiing professional with tools and techniques use these games effectively and be able to alter them at a to better address the needs of the “older” skiers and those moments notice to suit the situation at hand. not quite so old, “older” skiers. Information and guidance Presenter: JET-NW on developing programs at your local ski area will also be AM/PM: PM Only covered. (All ages are welcome to earn this accreditation.) Location: All Locations On snow sessions will follow to complete the accreditation. Presenter: PJ Jones/Ed Kane Check Teaching with a Focus: Teaching Fundamentals and AM/PM: AM & PM (must attend both) out the article Beyond Location: All Locations on page 12 Assess learning styles, teaching styles, the CAP model, etc. to lay a foundation to then be able to develop accurate Generating Effective Feedback: How to Connect What exercises and progressions based on the framework of You Say With What You See evaluation by reviewing the teaching and skiing models. The feedback model developed by the NW Tech Team will This is a great way to evaluate how your season went and to help answer all those hard questions you have regarding build on strategies for improvement for next season. what to teach any student at any level. Based on the history Presenter: Kim Petram of ski instruction it ties together how to provide the most AM/PM: AM/PM applicable feedback to the student in a positive way. The Location: All Locations feedback model will take what you know as an instructor at any level and help you apply it in your every day teaching Movement Analysis I Alpine on and off the snow. This workshop will teach you how to recognize movement Presenter: Karin Harjo patterns and the cause/effect relationship to performance AM/PM: AM/PM in skiing. Location: All Locations Presenter: TBD AM/PM: PM Only Ultimate Kids Topic Location: All Locations Seasoned instructor needing a quick boost, new to teaching and want to excel with kids, or maybe you need to put Movement Analysis II Alpine together the best staff training ever for your kids program! With a focus on upper level skiing, this workshop will The JET-NW team has put together a program to cover improve your observation skills in off-piste and bumps. all these basis. A great program to either refresh your skills Presenter: TBD with kids on snow or use it to structure your training for AM/PM: AM Only staff. It will be an information packed 2 hours!!! Location: All Locations Presenter: JET-NW AM/PM: AM Only Movement Analysis Telemark Location: All Locations Movement Analysis for both Telemark movement patterns and how they relate to alpine and track-based Nordic The Unofficial Guide to Effective and Ineffective Teaching movements. Open to all disciplines. Identify the skills, qualities and traits of effective teachers. Presenter: TBD Determine skills, drills and assessments of an effective AM/PM: AM Only master teacher. Lane is a member of the national teaching Location: All Locations task force that’s developing skills and concepts for teaching best practices. Tele and Alpine - The Differences and Similarities Presenter: Lane McLaughlin Come see what tele is all about and how closely it mirrors AM/PM: AM/PM its alpine cousin. Location: All Locations Presenter: TBD AM/PM: PM Only Location: All Locations

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NORTHWEST Features SnowSports Instructor Professional Snowsports Instructors of America-Northwest Division 11 • Thank You PNSIA Education Foundation Contributors to Symposium at Big Sky PSIA-NW Ski Area Sponsors 11206 Des Moines Mem Dr. #106 Seattle, WA 98168-1741 12 • Senior Specialist Accreditation Phone (206) 244-8541 by PJ Jones & Cookie Hale Fax (206) 241-2885 Email: [email protected] Website: www.psia-nw.org 13 • Constructivism and the intermediate to advanced student by Linda Cowan Editor Jodi Taggart Send all submissions to: Jodi Taggart 14 • Change in Consciousness C/O PSIA-NW by Tyler Barnes 11206 Des Moines Mem Dr. #106 Seattle, WA 98168-1741 [email protected]

Content Submission Deadlines Issue Deadline Summer/Fall July 15 Early Winter Oct 1 8 • President’s Report Winter Jan 1 State of the Division Spring March 10 by Jack Burns Guide for Contributors The Northwest SnowSports Instructor is 9 • McLaughlin Report published four times a year. This newslet- Can’t We All Just Get Along? ter will accept articles from anyone willing by Lane McLaughlin to contribute. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all submissions. Submit items as attachments via email or contact 10 • Dollars and Sense the editor for other options. Articles should by Diana Suzuki include the author’s name and a quick bio. Photos can be submitted via email or as prints. Please contact the editor for any ad- 15 • Kid Zone The road home from Palmer ditional information. Take a Lesson From Dora See other Summer Camp photos by Greg Braun throughout the newsletter All published material becomes the prop- erty of PSIA-NW. Articles are accepted for publication on the condition that they may 16 • Certification Pass Lists be released for publication in all PSIA Na- tional and Divisional publications. Material published in this newsletter is the respon- sibility of the author and is not necessarily endorsed by PSIA-NW.

SnowSports 6 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor From the Communications VP Officers of the Board Jack Burns...... President Mary Germeau...... Executive VP What’s in a Name? Mark Schinman...... Administrative VP by John Eisenhauer, PSIA/AASI-NW Communications VP John Eisenhauer. Communications VP Molly Fitch...... Education VP I’m not sure when our modern western AASI, the American Association of Lane McLaughlin...... Technical VP alphabet was standardized or how in Snowboard Instructors was created Chris Kastner...... Certification VP the heck the decision was made to go to better meet the needs of this Diana Suzuki...... Financial VP with twenty-six letters. It was certainly a very important group. The national Lance Young...... Member School VP long time ago and well before we came organization and divisions would “do John Weston...... PSIA Rep up with the idea of turning nasty winter business as” (d.b.a.) PSIA, Professional Staff storms into more fun than anyone Ski Instructors of America (or PSIA- Kirsten Huotte...Ed Program Director deserves to have. NW) and AASI. “S” wasn’t just for skiing Barb Darrow...... Office Manager anymore. Pretty soon it was recognized I do think if those folks way back when that this change alone still wasn’t Advertising Rates had crystal balls, they would have been comprehensive enough to represent the Classified Ads: Classifieds are line type amazed at our habit of reducing names full diversity of our membership. ads that may vary in size. Rates will be for just about everything to a bunch of reflective of the number of words in the letters. UW, OSU, ABC, MSNBC, CNN, After considerable debate, the ad. WASHDOT, ODOT, USDA, AARP, national organization decided to change Rates: AMA, ADHD. You name it. And that’s their “corporate name” to American 20 words or less $10 just it, most people not only recognize Snowsports Education Association 20-40 words $20 these organizations by their letter (ASEA). The Northwest chose to stay 40+ $1 per word abbreviations, they even know what they with PSIA-NW and PNSIA-EF but stand for. change “Ski” to “Snowsports” in our Display Ads: Display ads will be avail- corporate names. PSIA (ski) and AASI able in a variety of sizes and will be boxed Our industry’s organizations have (snowboard) remain as our brands, i.e. or otherwise set off from the surrounding steadfastly followed this pattern over the faces of the organization that we see text. the years. I suppose most of us would as members. Say what? How is this really Rates: have recognized these various groups different? Size Rate at one time or another and probably 2.5 x 3 $50 could have even said what they stood The best way I can answer is that these 5 x 4.5 (1/4 page) $100 for. Our history includes names like changes represent a deeper commitment 7.5 x 4.5 (1/2 page) $150 NSA (National Ski Association), the to meet the needs of all of our members 7.5 x 9 (full page) $200 organization founded in the 1930’s to in a very diverse and multi-discipline There is a 10% discount available for run- represent skiing and ski racing in the environment. The term “snowsports” ning the same ad in consecutive multiple USA (!), PNSA (Pacific Northwest Ski will find it’s way more & more into issues. Association), the northwest division of our language as we work to describe Website Ads: Newsletter Classified and Display ads will be posted at no additional NSA and PNSIA (The Pacific Northwest ourselves in a more inclusive way. And charge on www.psia-nw.org Ski Instructors Association) founded somewhere down the road, future Postings will run by mutual agreement or in 1959 as a separate organization for members will understand that the “S” in until the newsletter following the issue instructors. our name stands for every conceivable containing the print ads is published. way we find to pursue our passion for the Today, even as our institutional memory mountain experience. Payments are made to: for these names has faded, current PSIA -NW members would still recognize that the We hope you enjoy this issue of NW 11206 DesMoines Mem. Dr #106 “S” always stood for skiing. But what Snowsports Instructor and that it’s a Seattle, WA 98168 about now? What about snowboarding? part of the excitement you feel for the What about all the different adaptive and upcoming season! Cover: New lifts at Schweitzer nordic activities? How do we recognize and include everyone and everything they do within our organization? SnowSports NWInstructor summer/fall ‘07 7 President’s Report State of the Divison by Jack Burns, PSIA/AASI-NW President

The summer has been a busy time for change their membership status because Board, check the website or the Early me, particularly in getting acclimated to of area operator decisions. Because of Winter newsletter for information about my new responsibilities as President. As these concerns, immediately after the becoming a candidate for any of the we move towards the beginning of a new spring meeting, an email was sent to all Board seats that are up for election. ski season, let me bring you up to date on members letting them know that the the Board’s work. Board had temporarily suspended the Over the summer, the Board’s office requirement that instructors be currently transition task force has been working Mark Dorsey, the Executive Director of teaching in order to be an active member hard to develop a strategy for staffing ASEA (d.b.a PSIA) attended our spring of the organization. Over the summer, I the office and defining a structure for the meeting in Hood River, Oregon. Mark formed a task force to study and review organization. In particular, it is looking briefed us on many of the changes taking the changing face of our industry and at different ways to manage staffing place at National. For the past 17 years, recommend changes to our membership needs and integrate technology advances ASEA and the National Ski Patrol (NSP) rules to the end that the rules will without reducing the quality of service to have shared an executive director, several encourage continuing education and our members. senior management and office staff devotion to inspiring a lifelong passion and buildings in Lakewood, Colorado. for the mountain experience without The issues discussed here and those Earlier this year, the two associations penalizing those whose teaching careers that will be on the agenda for the agreed upon the need for leadership may be interrupted by life circumstances Board’s fall meeting present only a dedicated solely to each organization. As or decisions beyond their control. glimpse of the challenges PSIA-NW a consequence, they agreed to sever most faces. As a result of those challenges, I joint staff departments. Mark Dorsey A major item of business at the spring envision subtle changes in the structure recently reported that he was extremely meeting was the election of officers of the organization and the way we do pleased with the team of staff that to serve for the next two years. Those business. My goal is to manage those he was able to assemble following the elected were: changes in a way that preserves the best agreement with NSP. Jack Burns President of what we have while developing new Mary Germeau Executive VP partnerships to provide a better value to The Board also discussed Crystal Diana Suzuki Financial VP our membership. Mountain’s decision to not renew the Mark Schinman Administrative VP contracts with its concession ski schools. Molly Fitch Education VP So that the Board can better manage The impact of this decision on our Lane McLaughlin Technical VP the changes to come, I urge you to get members, and a similar decision by Chris Kastner Certification VP involved. If you think an issue needs to Steven Pass last year, was discussed at John Eisenhauer Communications VP be addressed, a policy changed, or a new length. While our organization has no policy or program implemented, let me roll in area management decisions, we As his final act as President, Ed or a Board members know. The more do have a duty to assess the impact of Younglove accepted the resignations input we can get from the membership, those decisions on our members and find of Carol Christofero and Mike Peters the better we will be able to serve you. ways to ameliorate their consequences as Board members, praising their many consistent with our mission statement. years of dedicated and valuable service to the Board. Concession schools have long been the core of PSIA-NW. Owners and many of I have appointed Chris Kastner to the staff at those schools have developed fill Carol’s seat from the Mt. Hood long and lasting relationships that make Region and Maria Armstrong from Big it difficult for many of those displaced Mountain to fill Mike’s seat from the to transition to resident programs. We Spokane Region. Both of these seats do not want to force long time members will be up for election early next year. If to drop out of the organization or you have an interest in serving on the Jack at Symposium ‘07 SnowSports 8 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor McLaughlin Report

Can’t We All Just Get Along? by Lane McLaughlin, PSIA/AASI-NW Technical VP

One thing I know about myself is that I’m usually “that guy” Strengths of resort schools who’s the middle man, peacemaker, go-between, moderator or Tighter integration with all resort services and communications whatever you want to call it who stays away from the extremes, Ability to reach broad, regional audience with marketing efforts values both sides of a debate, and feels the truth is always Professional branding and formality to product/service offer- somewhere in the middle. Whether it’s being wishy-washy ings or respectful, I appreciate and try to take a positive approach to different points of view. Well, these are times within our Strengths of concession schools industry and division where opposing forces are definitely Ability to customize services for guest needs tugging in different directions and tearing apart what many of Pride of ownership and large, dedicated volunteer base us have known “snowsport instruction” to be for many years. Strong community connection and grass-roots marketing I’m speaking about the battle between resorts and concession schools and the impact it’s having on the morale within our Weaknesses of resort schools division. Large class sizes with challenging student mixes High employee turnover and employee burnout Perhaps many of you have never worked for a concession Learning center not getting enough resources or cooperation school (since it seems to be more of a phenomenon and legacy from resort of the Seattle area resorts). Perhaps those that have aren’t read- ing this because they’ve dropped out as members since being Weaknesses of concession schools pushed off their local mountain (therefore no newsletter, or Seeking independence at expense of partnership with resort too bitter to read it). Perhaps I’m left with no audience left. I Focus on social/club aspect for self more than service to hope not, because at the end of the day the skiing/riding public guest/resort doesn’t really care about our internal drama and has to make a Out of date by holding onto the way things were other than decision about whether to ‘Go with a Pro’ is worthy of their where things are and where they are going to be time and money. Somewhere between the struggle to have exclusive rights to this business and maintaining independence Opportunities for us all lies probably the right fit for offering the best experience to the I’ve heard resort operators and school directors request PSIA/ guest, while not losing people that are passionate, qualified, will- AASI to “help me recruit and retain instructors”. I’ve spent ing and able to do so. some days (as I’m sure you have too) on the “line-up” where I worked the huge group size with the huge age range that just I’ll try not to be a shill for one side or another. I’ll try not to didn’t make sense. I’d feel like such a failure as a teacher when blame one side or another, but instead try to share some points I couldn’t create a “great experience” for a mob scene like that. of view from one side and the other, strictly from my observa- Well, call me a whiner or a quitter, but it was a “bad’ product to tions and personal experiences. Perhaps this can be a season put such class sizes and mixes together in the first place. I’ve where we’re all more open to cooperating in the same pursuit also seen resort schools that are so busy and understaffed that of inspiring a lifelong passion for the mountain experience. people don’t just work, they get “worked”- to the burnout point. Teachers typically are willing to give more than they receive, so In my “one man’s opinion”, I think that resort schools and give them a quality class mix, a reasonable schedule that works concession schools tend to do different things well and not so them but gives them time to attend training, interact with peers well. If what you want is to get better at what you do, then it’s and enjoy additional resort perks, and you’ll probably get a always important to assess your strengths and weaknesses and pretty loyal staff that will work hard. make a game plan on how to improve your weaknesses, perhaps by partnering with someone who has that strength. At the risk I’ve heard concession school operators and instructors com- of painting with too wide of a brush and casting all schools plain how they’re being “pushed out” by their resort. While the as one way or the other (and infuriating those of you who facts are that some areas stopped offering concession agree- don’t explicitly match these generalities), I think some general ments or made the operating environment more challenging for strengths and weaknesses are as follows: “Can’t We All Just Get Along?” cont. on page 20 SnowSports NWInstructor summer/fall ‘07 9 Dollars and Sense Education Foundation by Diana Suzuki PSIA/AASI-NW Finanacial VP Donors Hey Snow Sports Fans. How did your Thank You! Spring 2007 summer go? I was one of the lucky Steve Akre Richard Kim folks to attend race camp in July on Rebeccajo Andrews Philip Knight Mt. Hood and it was awesome. We Robert Baker Frank Koster enjoyed super coaching, friends, snow Donald Ball Larry Linnane conditions, weather and a special thanks Joe Batho Mark Little to Chris Thompson and Dave Lucas Christopher Bettin Lylian Merkley for setting up great courses. If you Hans Burandt Per Otto Melleberg haven’t tried skiing in the summer you should consider it next year. Ski in the Liz Brennan Jean Messner morning and then golf, hike, bike or Stephen Cancler Donald Meyer snooze in the afternoon -what a perfect Carol Christofero Lana Miller day. It is a wonderful venue to improve John Derrig Robert Miller your skills on the snow! Alexa Dobbs Hiroshi Morihara John Dubuque Gene Myers It may have beeen summer time but, Hugh Dunklee Ed Nebendahl during this time of year the Office and Jay Eacker Willliam Nichols Education Director remain very busy Tom Evans II Deborah Norum managing the summer events as well Molly Fitch Rich Nelson as planning next year. Our financial Gerald Fraser John Oldfield records are managed on an annual basis Buzz Fulton Steve Olwin of 7/1/XX to 6/30/XX so the office Charles Friedel Henry Parker is busy in the summer closing out the Luke Gjurasic David Poor fiscal year and preparing records for the EL Grasinger Leigh Rabel tax reporting of our nonprofit entity. Willie Grindstaff Patricia Robbins Clay Hanson Otto Ross Another exciting happening is that Karl Haugen Dave Scarcliff the PSIA National Office is in the Russell Hildebrand Kathy Scarcliff final decision process to buy a state of Maryanne Hill Glenda Schuh the art membership software package Marsha Howard James F Smith to improve communications with the Kathy Hunter Laurie Stack membership as well as provide new and George Hutton Mark Sundahl better services. PSIA NW is excited to be participating in this decision and we Kristen Jarvis Donald Swanson look forward to sharing the outcome of Jeff Johnson James Takura the decision and having the opportunity Barbara Jones Joe Turner to provide better services to our Ed Kane Roy Vernal membership. It is our goal to always Bill Kawahara Richard Vuori make sure you the member get the best Louis Kneubuhler Tami Wakasugi return on your membership dues. Hope Alice Walter you had a great summer – see you on Darrel Wallace the slopes. 9 Anonymous Donors Thomas White

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Contributors to the Spring Symposium Raffle at Big Sky by Mary Germeau, PSIA/AASI-NW Executive VP

We want to acknowledge these Northwest Division members who generously donated products and services to benefit our Scholarship Fund. Special thanks to Judy Thompson, Kim Petram and Takashi Tusakamiki. for helping me sell those all important raffle tickets to the people attending Symposium. Thank you everyone! Michael Drake-hand made glass art piece made by Michael Sally Brawley-Native sun glasses Roger Lowell-2 bottles of Mr T wine Jack Burns-Starbucks product basket Chris Thompson-2 one hour private lessons to go with Roger’s Linda Cowan-2 hour private lesson wine Rob Croston-boot dryer, ski hat John and Mary Weston-Briko helmet and 2 pair of Marker Mary Germeau-wine set, small digital camera goggles Ed Kane-Alpina hazard sun glasses Shawn Smith-2 Stevens Pass sweatshirts Nancy Kitano-2 nights at Rokka Lodge at Crystal PJ Jones-A one day private lesson with Video Sharon and Ronne Linnane-2 NW wine baskets Art Hathaway-bottle of Huckleberry wine Rick Lyons-6 pair of Native sunglasses Karen Moldstad-bath robe Lane Mclaughlin-2 hour Park and Pipe for Dummies lesson John Winterscheid-ceramic serving dish Wayne Nagai-Fischer ski bag, 2 pr. Fischer deer skin gloves, Nick McDonald-3 smoked salmon baskets Fischer ball cap Jim Field-4 vouchers at Mt. Ashland Pam Humble-hand made scarf Betsey Baker-PSIA vest, PSIA sweatshirt RJ Nicholds-2 pair of Scott ski poles Molly Fitch-goodie bag Valerie Otter-jelly, condiment basket Mike Peters-pink vest, blue sweatshirt Larry Murdoch-1&1/2 hour massage from Rainey in Bend Kim Petram-coffee basket The Raffle also had many contributions from the Intermoun- Chris Sarrio-3 handmade scarves tain Division. Profits from this part of the raffle went to Mark Schinman-Blue Tooth receiver benefit that division. Judy Thompsom-bucket of beer and wine from Sandpoint Takashi Tusakamaki-4 person golf package at Fairwood GCC We rely on our annual Symposium Fundraiser to earn money in Renton for the Education Foundation’s Scholarship Fund. Thanks to Calvin Yamamoto-choice of a kayak or motorcycle trip with the generosity of all the members who bought tickets, this year Calvin was another big success! For more information on how to ap- Diana Nishimoto-cookie bouquet ply for a scholarship to an event, go to www.psia-nw.org, click Chris Kastner-2 lift tickets at Meadows and a private lesson on Membership Benefits, then Scholarships. from Chris Ski Area Sponsors

You’re probably familiar with the area Did you know that our NW Ski Areas Snoqualmie for their sponsorship of our lift ticket discount program available to also help sponsor our education events staff and TD training programs. PSIA/AASI-NW members. As a profes- by offering discounted lift tickets to sional courtesy, NW areas (and some participants? In fact, lift tickets for Exam This industry partnership is a huge ben- from other regions & Canada) offer vari- participants are provided at no cost by efit to our membership. Their ongoing ous discounts to encourage recreational the host areas. We’d like to thank all our support for our education and certifica- visits to their areas. This is a fun benefit NW areas and Big Sky, MT for their sup- tion programs helps make them possible. and one we hope you can take advantage port this past season. In addition, we’d Thank you Ski Area Sponsors! of. For the full listing, go to Membership like to recognize Stevens Pass, Mt. Bach- Benefits then choose Discounted Lift Tickets elor, Mission Ridge and The Summit at on our website. SnowSports NWInstructor summer/fall ‘07 11 Senior Specialist Senior Specialist Accreditation by PJ Jones and Cookie Hale

PSIA Western Division held their pioneer Senior Specialist Accreditation clinics at Mammoth Lakes, April 27-29, 2007. A “turn-away” crowd participated with many earning the first Senior Specialist Accreditation pins. From the Northwest, PJ Jones and Cookie Hale went down to Mammoth to participate and help out. There, they also found Annie Russell from Silver Mountain participating in the Senior Specialist Accreditation. equip the professional ski instructor with tools and techniques Annie, like many of the participants came to learn and obtain to teach “senior” skiers as well as to provide guidance and the accreditation with plans for starting new senior programs information on starting senior programs at their local areas and for the 2007-8 season at their home areas. ski clubs. The requirements for the Level 1 Accreditation will include: “Senior Programs have turned into the new ‘movement’” 1. Study of Senior Handbook, outside references and com- plete the Senior Workbook (Senior Handbook to be soon Focus on senior programs is escalating in ski schools all over available on the PSIA-NW website for download) the nation. Rusty Crook has been one of the true pioneers. For 2. Attend Indoor Session (First offering will be at the Fall 12 years, Rusty has developed and established a huge program Seminar) at Mt. Rose that serves the needs of the 50+ skiers. Around the 3. Develop and submit a Teaching Portfolio (Outlined in country and in Canada the number of senior programs is grow- Senior Handbook) ing. Among them are the SST (Senior Ski Team) at Whistler- 4. (2) All-day On-Snow Clinics which will include an assess- Blackcomb, the Diamond Peak Senior Ski Clinics (Lake Tahoe), ment of pass or fail the Tahoe Donner Ski Program, Bumps for Boomers at Aspen, the Special Senior Clinics at Squaw Valley, Attitash T.G.I.F. The requirements for the Level 2 Accreditation will include: (Thank Goodness I’m Fifty), Bretton Woods Wiser Woods, 1. Develop and submit a Teaching Portfolio (Outlined in Cannon Mountain Cannon Cruisers, Cranmore Golden Gliders, Senior Handbook) Loon Mountain Flying Fifties, Waterville Valley Silver Streaks, 2. (2) All-day On-Snow Clinics which will include an assess- Whiteface Mountain Snow Boomers, and of course, there is the ment of pass or fail Over The Hill Gang International. If you are interested in participating, sign up for the Senior The skiing industry is learning that many seniors are skiing Specialist offering at Fall Seminar. past 50 and on into their 80’s and 90’s. The industry is also learning that often it’s grandma and grandpa who buy the tickets for the grandkids. Of course, grandpa and grandma will choose to go skiing where they like to go skiing the best. So, PJ Jones started teaching skiing in the mid-60’s at Bridger Bowl in accommodate grandma and grandpa and the whole extended Montana. His involvement with PSIA over the years has ranged from family shows up. four terms on the National Alpine Demonstration Team to National Marketing Director as well as Certification and Education VP for What is different about senior ski programs is the importance PSIA-I. After area manager and Ski School Director positions in of the social aspect of skiing with other fellow seniors. Senior PSIA-RM and PSIA-I, PJ moved to the Northwest. Currently a staff programs should provide expert instruction on up-to-date tech- trainer & instructor at The Canyons in Utah, he remains an active niques. However, the main purpose of the senior program is to PSIA-NW DCL / Examiner. provide a venue for seniors to meet and ski with other seniors. Skiing is a great social event in addition to being physically Cookie Hale returned to ski teaching in 2003 after skiing as a child in exhilarating. the East. She studied education and received a Masters in Teaching Gifted and Talented from Whitworth College in Spokane. Combining her To accommodate and expand this new senior ‘movement’, business and education interests, Cookie has assisted with the PSIA-NW is developing a Senior Specialist Accreditation pro- development of Senior Tour curriculum and the accreditation program. gram to debut in the 2007-2008 season. The objective is to both She currently teaches part-time at The Canyons in Utah. SnowSports 12 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor From the Membership

Constructivism and the Intermediate to Advanced Snow Sport Student by Linda Cowan, PSIA-NW Technical Team Member

“Inspiring a lifelong passion for the mountain to advanced students, their needs change. experience.” What does our PSIA- Given their experience, they are able to NW vision statement have to do with begin to reason and make predictions. By Constructivism? What is Constructivism? challenging higher-level students with a Constructivism is an educational theory Constructivist approach, we help foster about how people learn. In this article the ownership and responsibility of we will define Constructivism, share why information. and when it is important to implement If students struggle to articulate their along with how using it can help to So, how do we apply Constructivism sensations or put their ideas to words, foster a lifelong passion for the mountain to our snow sport environment? As this is where you have a variety of experience. a Constructivist instructor, our role options. You can choose to take them becomes less directive and more to a groomed run for a comparison, you Constructivism teaches that students supportive by providing opportunities, could go back and take another off-piste learn more when they are actively scenarios, situations and questions for run or you might want to use a drill that involved, rather than passive listeners. our students to explore in order to would help them in deep snow, with the Constructivism also states that students come to their own understanding of goal of providing them a more focused need to make connections with what information. For example, allowing opportunity to feel what they are doing. they already know in order to foster students to choose what they want to After some practice and feedback, new learning. A Constructivist approach work on is Constructivist in its approach. you can then come back to your initial stimulates and engages students Let’s say your class decides they want to question to see if students are able to because the learning is based upon improve their riding in deeper snow. At formulate and articulate what they are questions, explorations and experiences. the top of a run, a simple question or feeling, when and why. When students are given the opportunity two can get their minds thinking. to analyze, interpret and predict Framing questions with the challenges information for themselves, the result “So, how should we be moving through found experientially on the hill gives is their ownership and responsibility of this deeper snow?” Or, “How might we students the opportunity to analyze information, which should be our goal as move differently through this deep snow and formulate their own answers, and snow sport instructors. compared to when we ride on groomed listening to the experiences/ideas of terrain?” their peers also helps students with their Before we go further, let’s briefly own understanding, ultimately helping compare Constructivism to traditional By providing students with the them to become problem solvers. Our teaching methods. With traditional opportunity to think about what they role becomes supportive rather than teaching, the teacher’s role is directive and are doing and why, they begin to directive, but, that being said, we will at based in authority. Students work alone foster their own understanding. It is times, need to provide more information, and learning is primarily dependent on important for us to respect the ideas of questions or revisit a situation or scenario repetition. This method is foundational students and encourage independent to help students with their understanding. and is most important when applied with thinking, as this helps students attain Ultimately, we are responsible for all students learning new information and/ their own intellectual identity. A helpful information shared, so the information or when students have little or no prior key to Constructivism is patience and communicated by students must be knowledge e.g. beginner students. For encouragement, because the goal is for appropriate, accurate and consistent with example, when working with Day One students, not the instructor, to come up current technical industry standards. students, they are depending upon us to with the answers. So, at this point, taking But, the more we can guide our students supply them with the right information in the run without expecting any ideas/ towards the correct, accurate and order for them to be successful. answers is appropriate. At the bottom appropriate information, the more we are of the same run, the above questions helping them to foster ownership of this However, when we move beyond the can be posed again. This can be done information. beginner level and focus on intermediate quickly with a ‘once around’ the group. “Constructivism” cont. on p. 20 SnowSports NWInstructor summer/fall ‘07 13 From the Membership Change in Consciousness by Tyler Barnes, PSIA-NW Technical Team Member

The rock wall in the climbing gym is When a person conquers a fear, achieves to cover their boots or as paramount as only 16 feet tall to the top. Students a goal or learns a new skill, they undergo closing the inside ski in a wedge Christie are full harnessed in, top roped and a metaphysical change. I refer to this turn. protective padding surrounds the deck. as a “change in consciousness.” Once “OK, remember, three points of contact the barrier is overcome they are on the Take a moment to reflect back on at all times and use your legs for climbing road to mastery. As teachers, coaches what you do. Keep in mind that a pro rather than using your arms to pull and instructors, we have this unique racer may be an expert skier, but is not yourself up.” The group nods. “OK, opportunity to influence people in a way necessarily a good (or great) teacher. who’s up?” Anton steps up. He’s 14 years that metaphysically changes them forever. Great snowsports instructors strive old, hooks in and starts his assent. No And we never know how long this to be expert snow sliders, however more than four feet up, his legs begin influence may last, possibly years beyond this expertise is not only specific to to “sewing machine”. Fear of falling the end of the lesson. performing within a discipline, but overwhelms him. What’s going through includes conveying methods for students his head? The same thing that goes For a lesson group of Level 1 students, to begin their own journey to mastery. through everyone’s head. Will I fall? Will depending on their age, the climbing Sure, Bode is fast and a risk taker and is I get hurt? Will the belayer catch me? wall may be their own ego. The sense probably partly responsible for helping The answer is “no” you won’t get hurt of needing to fit in or the fear of falling grow our sport, but can he “convert and and “yes” I’ve got you. But, the mind and embarrassing themselves; all can be retain” a novice skier once they choose is a powerful force. Actually the MOST overwhelming. Do you remember what to try the sport? Maybe, maybe not. But I powerful force in any sport. it was like to be new at skiing? Do you know you can. remember trying to keep yourself from Anton and I overcome this barrier by sliding backwards in the Brooks Chair Great snowsports instructors are instilling trust in one another. First, I let lift line on Saturday afternoon at Stevens enthusiastic, inspirational, selfless, him climb to the first or second hold, Pass? I do. I also remember riding the compassionate, diverse individuals who then have him lean back off the wall and Big Chief chair for the first time! Yes, Big provide an environment that fosters let me hold him in the belay. “OK, yeah, Chief. I was so proud. Perhaps this is why success. When you’re “on duty” be the this is pretty cool.” Next time Anton I am so compassionate and eager to help best instructor you can be. When you’re climbs a little higher, but not too high. my students overcome their fears and “off duty” ski or ride to inspire others With a little reluctance he leans back achieve their goals. and don’t forget, despite where you are against the belay and pushes off from the in your training or mentoring or learning wall and swings out. “Yeah, way cool.” The novice participant in any sport that this is fun, and revisit all the reasons Now we climb just two holds higher, experiences a special moment in their you began your snow sliding journey which is way up there, 10 feet above the lives; a moment where they are going to years ago. deck. “You got me?” “Yeah, I got you!” learn something new, perhaps Anton leans back and swings way out, take their first steps down pushing off from the wall several times the road to mastery and are as I lower him down. “OK, now take potentially about to undergo a it to the top.” Anton asserts himself change in consciousness. You on the wall, carefully chooses his route may be their first coach and and climbs to the top in one continuous you may be responsible for movement. “Yeah baby! That’s what I’m this change. Keep this in mind talking about.” You can see “it” in his when you take that group of eyes. Overcoming fear, the beginnings of first timers. Know that this mastery of a skill. Rewarding for him? is an honor that should be Yes. Rewarding for me? Even more so. revered each time it presents itself. Share what you know. It can be Tyler with his group at Summer Camp ‘07 as simple as adjusting their pant cuffs SnowSports 14 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor Kids Zone

Take a Lesson from “Dora the Explorer” by Greg Braun, PSIA/AASI-NW JET Member Participate in an ACE Clinic sea to get to the castle to release Swiper (You will quickly find out how simple (Advanced Children’s Education) and from a magic bottle. Where do they your directions were.) If your students you’re most likely to hear the term PDAS have to go to get to the castle? (Through can’t repeat the directions, they were too (Play, Drill, Adventure, Summary), which the pyramid and across the sea, if you complex. Simplify them. gives the instructor a framework for weren’t paying attention;-) creating a lesson for the day. That still So, the next time you head out on the leaves the instructor with the task of The other thing that works well for slopes with a group of four-, five- or six- determining how to deliver the message. Dora is that she frequently uses a map to year-olds, remember to take a tip from In that regard, take a lesson from “Dora show how to get from point A to point “Dora the Explorer.” Show, tell, and the Explorer.” B. Again, she tells you the steps to get check for understanding. Keep it simple. from A to B as she shows you the map Dora does a terrific job of leading and then clarifies the steps by having you young children on adventures and you repeat the steps, usually three times. can, too. When Dora gives directions, she gives no more than two steps and then That sounds like good teaching to checks for understanding. For example, me. Give a simple set of directions, in “Dora; Dance to the Rescue,” Dora demonstrating as you give them and and her pals Boots and Swiper have to then check for understanding by having go through the pyramid and cross the your students repeat them back to you. New Lifts are Droppin’ In CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN will access approximately 220 acres of A new Doppelmayr chairlift was new terrain in the Still Creek Basin of purchased last fall for the North Timberline’s permit area. Backcountry area of Crystal Mountain. (www.timberlinelodge.com)

The lift will provide access to Droppin’ in towers at Schweitzer approximately 1,000 new acres. The BRUNDAGE name for the chairlift is “Northway” The first chairlift to be completed will be and it will deposit skiers at the top of the Bear Chair. The Bear Chair will load Northway Peak after a ride of just under at the base of the existing Centennial SCHWEITZER 10 minutes. (www.skicrystal.com) Triple chairlift and unload at the top of Two new lifts are replacing the fixed the knob now serviced by a Platter Tow. grip double that accesses the front side TIMBERLINE This fixed-grip triple chairlift will provide Schweitzer bowl- The Basin Express & A new 6700 foot long high-speed quad easy access to under-utilized terrain and The Lakeview Triple. chairlift is being installed. The new ease congestion on the Easy Street run (www.schweitzer.com) chairlift will be named the Jeff Flood during busy times. Still Creek Basin Chairlift in honor of LOOKOUT PASS Timberline’s longtime and legendary The second new (not yet named) The new Northstar lift pod will offer snow groomer who tragically died in an chairlift will open up nearly 160 acres of a 1,000’ vertical drop with 4 advanced auto accident in 2005. brand new terrain on the south side of runs and 1 intermediate run. Skiers will Brundage Mountain. This new terrain enjoy spectacular views of the Bitterroot When complete, the new lift will be the includes four new, yet-to-be-named runs, Range and South Fork Coeur d’Alene longest chairlift on Mt. Hood, and will which vary from rolling slopes to steep River Valley to the north. Lift installation whisk riders from the bottom to top in pitches, and provide access to a whole to service these runs, is scheduled for the just a little over 6 minutes. The chairlift new wonderland of powdery glades. summer of 2007.(www.skilookout.com) (www.brundage.com) SnowSports NWInstructor summer/fall ‘07 15 Certification Pass List Congratulations goes out to.... Alpine Level I

Aalona Allan Ski Masters Carlson Aaron Outdoors For All Handewith Chip Outdoors For All Abrahams Cherie Outdoors For All Chapman Sam Mt. Spokane Harding Justin Skibacs Abramson Corey Silver Mtn Chapple Ky Skibacs Harer Gretchen Mt Bachelor Adolph Jamie Ski Masters Chervenak Will Mt. Spokane Harper Jim Mt. Spokane Aimonetti Kathy Mt. Hood Meadows Clarke Brandon Crystal Mtn Harrison Matt Mt. Hood Meadows Albinola Nicole Silver Mtn Clarke Lorna Hoodoo Hart Karen Lyon Allard Kimberly Mission Ridge Clough Heidi 49o North Hart William (Scot) Lyon Allen Elizabeth Crystal Mtn Coleman Rob Lyon Havens Melissa Outdoors For All Andersen Sarah Outdoors For All Collins Andrew SLC Havens Spencer Outdoors For All Anderson Cameron Powderpigs Collins Morgan SLC Hawk Joshua Willamette Pass Anderson John Lookout Pass Conley Robert Mohan Skiing Herber Paul SLC Anderson Shannon Fiorini Connolly Patrick Big Mtn Hibbitt Asam Mt Baker Anderson Skyler Schweitzer Connors Dennis Powderpigs Hoeing Helge Clancy’s Anderson Stu Snowsports NW Cook Kendall City of Eugene Holtman Francis Outdoors For All Ansell Peter Fiorini Coulson Peggy Stevens Pass Hong Merit Crystal Mtn Apregen Craig City of Eugene Craig Stuart Crystal Mtn Huang Grace SLC Arnold Tom Willamette Pass Daly Jessica Mt. Ashland Huestis Lauren Mt. Bachelor Aytes Jason Mt Bachelor Damron Pat Skibacs Iverson Kevin Lyon Backstrom Reid SLC Dance Andrea SLC Jackson Jeffrey Skibacs Bailey Anita Lookout Pass Dance Brent SLC Jacobson Brad Mt Bachelor Bailey George Lookout Pass Davidson Bill Stevens Pass Johnson Eric Mogul Busters Banjanin Bora SLC Deacon Thomas SLC Johnson Jeff SLC Barcklay Brian Mt. Spokane Dees Nick SLC Johnson Tera Outdoors For All Barth Molly SLC Delavan Jordan Mogul Busters Jovanocic Ana Timberline Barton Brett SLC Desser Megan Willamette Pass Justice Chris SLC Bauer Robert Powderpigs Dieckerhoff Pete Ski Masters Kadoch Aaron Mt. Bachelor Berg Elizabeth Mt Baker Dinsmore Anthony Mt Bachelor Kastner Ashley Mt. Hood Meadows Bergman Renata Mt. Hood Meadows Doan Darren Mt. Baker Katila Chris Outdoors For All Bettinger Alyssa SLC Donmiguez Cory Mt. Bachelor Katka Colin Mt. Bachelor Bettinger Kaylin Mt Baker Dowell Timothy D. City of Eugene Kato Takeaki Rokka Beyer Steven Mt Bachelor Doyle Ian SLC Katz Micaela Stevens Pass Binkhuysen Claudia SLC Drummond Susan H. Cascade Keller Shawn SLC Alpental Blasko Robert Ski Masters Dyer Bernie Mt. Spokane Kosenkranius Leo Outdoors For All Bray Samuel Stevens Pass Elder Randal SLC Kuehny Thomas SLC Broderick Keegan SLC Alpental Eliason John Mini Mountain Kuleta Judith Lyon Brown Garrett Webbski Ellenberg Ken Mt. Bachelor Lantz Mitchell Hoodoo Brown Mike Stevens Pass Elliott Ben Mt. Bachelor Leedy Annette Clancy’s Brown Stephanie Lookout Pass Erickson Lissa Lyon Levesque Eddy Powder Hounds Brown Travis H. Skibacs Evans Anker C. SLC Lewis Alena Mt. Hood Meadows Bunch Thomas C. Mt Bachelor Farrow Ben Outdoors For All Lewis Jessica SLC Busch Elizabeth Snowsports NW Finger Emily Mt. Baker Li Naizhi SLC Butler David C. Lookout Pass Firth Guy Stevens Pass Lib-Myagkov Margarita Willamette Pass Caditz Asa Outdoors For All Fischer Melinee Mt. Baker Ludington Chris SLC Call Janie Powder Hound Fleming David Powderpigs Lukens Claire Mt. Bachelor Flynn Lauren SLC Luther Christy Fiorini Flynn Thomas Mt. Bachelor Lyndsey Calvin Lyon Francis Ann Stevens Pass Mahan Mark Mohan Skiing Frisbie Dane Crystal Mtn Marks Lynn Clancy’s Fukuda Munehiro Rokka Marley Tyrell P. Fiorini Gates Miykal Mt Baker Martinsen Norine Fiorini Glenn Mary Mt Bachelor Marzahl Nicholas SLC Gordon Ben Mt. Bachelor Massoni Joe Snowsports NW Grace Michael SLC Matz Ellie Lookout Pass Griffin Charles Skibacs Maurer Harry Mt. Hood Meadows Griffin William Skibacs McCaslin Frank Outdoors For All Grummer Matthew SLC McLeod John Silver Mtn Grunzweig David Mt. Spokane McReynolds James L. Lookout Pass SnowSports 16 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor Certification Pass Lists

Merriam Tim Stevens Pass Shapiro Joel Crystal Mtn Buzzelle Michael Lyon Merrill Jacob Heckathorn Mt. Baker Shelton Kenneth Crystal Mtn Christofferson Ryan Fiorini Michel Aaron Mt. Bachelor Shiosaki Andrew SLC Clarke Brandon Crystal Miller Deann Cascade Shreve Stephanie SLC Connolly Patrick Big Mountain Miller Jeffrey A. Schweitzer Shuler Christopher Willamette Pass Cooper Erik Hoodoo Millikan James Stevens Pass Sides Karl Crystal Mtn Demary Hillary Mt Hood Meadows Mondry Marita Mt. Bachelor Silence Michael ULLR Feezor Mike Schweitzer Monroe Brittany Mt. Bachelor Sisson Matthew Schweitzer Gracic Jack SLC Moore Katherine Mission Ridge Son Crystal SLC Hoffer Bill Mission Ridge Morassutti Breanne SLC Son Eugene Y. SLC Jacobson Brad Mt Bachelor Morris Steve Mission Ridge Sparrow Sharon City of Eguene Larkin Ben Mt Spokane Morrow Lucas Mt. Spokane Sterin Igal SLC Alpental Lindsay John SLC Muromoto Kim Rokka Stewart Ericka Big Mtn Longworth Joseph Mt Spokane Mushta Julie Clancy’s Stewart Neli Outdoors For All McDowell Thomas SLC Nakayama Kazuyuki Rokka Stitt Peter Lyon Miller Jeffrey Schweitzer o Nance Morgan Mt. Hood Meadows Stultz Daniel Mt. Bachelor Murphy C. Michael 49 North Nance Sybil Mt. Hood Meadows Szymaszek Lexi SLC Nash Brenda Fiorini Nash Brenda Fiorini Tanksley Brian Lyon Peal Bill Anthony Lakes Nichols Holly SLC Tappa Charles Mt. Spokane Peikert Wenzel Stevens Pass Nimmer Morris SLC Alpental Taylen Philip Lookout Pass Pfeifer Stephen Mt Bachelor Novais Julian SLC Thomas Meredith Mt. Hood Meadows Pierce Julie Crystal Nuckolls Sarah M. Big Mtn Thomas Phillip Stevens Pass Poor David Mt Baker O’Hara Justin Mission Ridge Thompson Paul Mini Mountain Savage Christopher Mt Hood Meadows Orteg Kelley Stevens Pass Thornton Paul Mt. Bachelor Schwerin Barrett Schweitzer Osborne Nathaniel Powderpigs Tolan Katie Fiorini Sides Karl Crystal Mtn Otsu Alex SLC Alpental Towne Bob SLC Swanson Erik Big Mountain Pankovcin Filip SLC Alpental Triplett James 49o North Treat Tosha Mt Bachelor Pasino Alison 49o North Truess Ward SLC Wangen Robert Mt. Ashland Pasino Lauren M. 49o North Uusitalo Rebecca J. Fiorini Western Karin Mt Spokane Peikert Wenzel Stevens Pass Vacek Veronika SLC Perigo Tom Stevens Pass Vettrus Ruth Hoodoo Alpine Level III Pezely Rob SLC Vieira Roland SLC Beckett Chris Mt Hood Meadows Phillips Cynthia Skibacs Voss Robert M. Mt. Hood Meadows Breece Nathan Mt Ashland Pickett Thomas Willamette Pass Wagner Timothy J. Mt. Hood Meadows Brydges Suzanne Stevens Pass Pickett Tracey Willamette Pass Wagoner Shirley Lookout Pass Carlson Gary Schweitzer Pierce Julie Crystal Mtn Ward Dallas Lookout Pass Fischer Mark Mt Hood Meadows Pilon Lindsay Outdoors For All Ward J. Benjamin Mt. Spokane Kravchuck Anton SPAC Polewko Paul Fiorini Watts Ryan SLC Alpental Kutsch Ron Mohan Pope Justine Mt Hood Meadows Weatbrook Alexander J. SLC Alpental Lehman Peter Crystal Quayle LaWana S. SLC Alpental Weiber Doug Lookout Pass Orstad Kevin Olympic Rawson Rebecca Mohan Skiing Whitaker Krysten Mt. Spokane Parazoo Linda Willamette Pass Ray Sara Stevens Pass Whiting Nick Mt. Baker Stawicki Bob Mt Hood Meadows Reed Casey Willamette Pass Whitt Mig Schweitzer Stephenson Michael Ski Bluewood Rice Katie Mt. Bachelor Whittier Kelsey Timberline Sturgeon Sam Ski Ashland Richardson Matt SLC Wieber Cameron Lookout Pass Swett Charles Big Mountain Risan Holly Outdoors For All Wigington Tyler Lyon Wingard Leneh Steamboat Ski & SB Robbins Tiffany SLC Wilson Lauren City of Eugene Roberts Ruby SLC Alpental Wilson Mark Big Mountain Rodgers Tom Timberline Wilson Matthew W. Mt. Spokane Roseberg David Timberline Wirt Jacqueline J. Stevens Pass Russ Martin Outdoors For All Wolf Terry Powderpigs Ruth Sarah SLC Yamada Marni Olympic Ryan Tim City of Eugene Youngsma Darren Mt. Hood Meadows Sammons Jim Crystal Mtn Zawacki Michael Outdoors For All Sangrey Karla A. Powder Hound Zeutschel Kelsey SLC Alpental Schafer Chris Mt. Hood Meadows Zimmerman Garry Mt. Spokane Schoessler Van Fiorini Schuler Laurence C. Powderpigs Alpine Level II Schwerin Barret Schweitzer Antis David Crystal Mtn Segal Glenn Mt. Hood Meadows Barkley Brian Mt Spokane Semb Shawn Stevens Pass Brandal Inger Crystal Mtn Semb Stephanie Mt. Spokane Breene Katie Mt Hood Meadows SnowSports NWInstructor summer/fall ‘07 17 Certification Pass Lists

Elrod Hayley Crystal Mtn Meece Daniel Stevens Pass Snowboard Level I Fale Larry Cryastal Mtn Merck Katherine Schweitzer Amheiser Nicholas SLC Farley Zac SLC Monaghan Kelly SLC Anderson Scott Stevens Pass Ferguson Megan White Pass Montoya Shawn Stevens Pass Ashley Clifford A. White Pass Firth Guy Stevens Pass Myra Eric White Pass Ashley Rachelle S. White Pass Fisher Kelley Mission Ridge Nelson Nicholas 49o North Bachaud Ellie SLC Alpental Fisher Robert Mission Ridge Ohmart Benjamin Timberline Bachaud Max SLC Alpental Fletcher Max Big Mtn Okerlund Collin SLC Alpental Bachman Jerrod Ski Masters Fletcher George SLC Oliver Jarrod Skibacs Bailey Ken Stevens Pass Ford Mercedes Stevens Pass Orr Chris SLC Barrett Peggy Hoodoo Freeman David Olympic Ski Bowl Ott Christy Timberline Barron Roy Stevens Pass Frieswick Dan Mt. Baker Parazoo Kevin 49o North Batt Quinton Mt. Spokane Frisque Tyler 49o North Parker Kayla Willamette Pass Bekken Lindsay Schweitzer Gamma Lynae Big Mtn Parker Rachel J. Crystal Mtn Bell Scott Ryan Hoodoo Gardin Jared White Pass Parrish Blake Crystal Mtn Biedak Jacob Mt. Ashland Gentling Brent Webbski Payne Wid Timberline Blake Stephen Loup Loup Graham Jordan SLC Alpental Payne Esther Loup Loup Blankinship Matthew Stevens Pass Hagie Colin J. Mt. Ashland Petersen Troy Mt. Baker Blauvelt Michael Big Mtn Hall Noel Mission Ridge Peterson Rachael Willamette Pass Bombaci Angela Mt. Ashland Hao Denny Mt. Baker Pierce Julie Crystal Mtn Brooks Justin Mt. Baker Hargus Carolyn Mt. Hood Meadows Piro Skylar Mission Ridge Burke Tyler Silver Mtn Harvey Donny White Pass Plucker Quinn Crystal Mtn Burt Robin Mt. Bachelor Heffron Patrick Timberline Prill Derek Big Mtn Butler Derek Mt. Bachelor Hennessey Patrick Crystal Mtn Quintia Kyle Big Mtn Caldwell Jason Ski Masters Hilmes Steve White Pass Raymond Amanda Mt. Spokane Chaffers Beth Skibacs Hodgkin Kayla SLC Rogan Benjamin SLC Chang Jered SLC Hoffer William Mission Ridge Rudnick Joshua Crystal Mtn Chapple Nathanael G. Skibacs Holzman Mayalisa Hoodoo Rudnick Jennifer Crystal Mtn Chen Tina SLC Huotari Jordan Mt. Spokane Sanderson Michael J. Mt. Ashland Ciotti Sarah Schweitzer Irons Shannon Silver Mtn Schaeffner Jamie Timberline Clark Natalie Mission Ridge Jacobson Brad Mt. Bachelor Schields Henri Mt. Ashland Clarke Dutton Ski Masters Jewett Toby Mt. Hood Meadows Schmidt Jim Mt. Ashland Clarke Midori Ski Masters Johnson Chad SLC Schwabenton Nina Mt. Hood Meadows Coffey Shane Anthony Lakes Johnson Devin Ski Masters Schwersenky Brian Schweitzer Connolly John Hoodoo Johnson Dylan Silver Mtn Shelton Kenneth Stevens Cooper Will Mt. Baker Jurgensen Cameron Crystal Mtn Sirois Devin Mt. Hood Meadows Cooper Katherine 49o North Kane Lester Mission Ridge Skordahl Jill Willamette Pass Coyle Sean Mt. Ashland Keeling-Garcia McKenzie SLC Alpental Soto Angela Mt. Hool Olympic Dallas Bill Mt. Spokane Keene Robert SLC Sourek Rob Mt. Baker Dang Vo Mt. Hood Meadows Keene Scott SLC Steele Ben Hoodoo DeBoer David Stevens Pass Kelley Braden M. Mt. Hood Meadows Stefano Dan Schweitzer Mt Devlin Michael SLC Alpental Kent Tyler Mt. Baker Stix Bettina Skibacs Ditmanson Travis Silver Mtn Kephart Gene Willamette Pass Stock Jarrett Mt Hood Meadows Doerksen Brie Mt. Baker Kiest Karl Mt. Ashland Taecker Charlette Mt. Bachelor Donivan Joel Anthony Lakes King Danial B. Mission Ridge Teasdell Corey Crystal Mtn Dorherty Colin Loup Loup Koski Tommy Mission Ridge Thorne Todd M. Anthony Lakes Dorratcague David SLC Alpental Krause Katie V. Stevens Pass Torretta Luke Silver Mtn Dunaway Grant SLC Kwon James SLC Ungerleider-Abrams Karmel Timberline Edd Jeff Ski Masters Laguatan Daniel White Pass VanOgle Bryce White Pass Leahy Brian Lyon Voigt Alvin Wite Pass Lindsay Erin SLC Logan Mark Schweitzer Long Jenn Skibacs Lua Ramon Mt. Hood Meadows Macri Derek Mt. Baker Manzo Rachael Mt. Bachelor Marab Kalyn Stevens Pass Marshall Carver Ski Masters Mathers Kirsten Mt. Baker McDonald Sean SLC McHenry Jessica Mt. Ashland McIntyre Colt Mt. Spokane McPhearson Troy Willamette Pass SnowSports 18 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor Certification Pass Lists

Voigt Shirley White Pass Willis Kendell White Pass Greenhalgh Darren Stevens Pass Vollendorf Abigail Mt. Bachelor Yacoe Madeline ULLR Grutzner Susanne Schweitzer Vondale Connor J. Lyon Heuett Richard Stevens Pass Vuu Jason Stevens Pass Snowboard Level III Hickel Breanne Mt. Bachelor Watters Scott H. SLC Aldrich Greg Mt Hood Ski Bowl-Olympic Kennedy Matthew Schweitzer Weissman Leah Mt. Ashland Burrell Neal Mt Bachelor Larkin Ben Mt. Spokane Welch Elaine M. Crystal Mtn Eberle Charles Mt Baker Liebenstein Nathan City of Eugene Welch Emily Crystal Mtn Edgell Nathan Mt Bachelor Manzo Rachael Mt. Bachelor Welch Jeremie T. Crystal Mtn English Carolyn Mt Hood Ski Bowl-Olympic Marean Lindsay Hoodoo Welch Michael N. Crystal Mtn Fjellstad Karl Skibacs Nemke Kellie City of Eugene Whaley Krissy Stevens Pass Mosich Hilary Mt Baker Payne Fred Mt. Spokane Williams Adam Mt. Ashland Parker Rebecca Mt Hood Meadows Peters Michael 49o North Wirt Jacqueline J. Stevens Pass Rowe David Stevens Pass Witherspoon Chris Mt. Ashland Schmidt Anny Stevens Pass Wooldridge Nathan Mt. Baker Silva Earnie Silver Mountain Wortham Tyler Stevens Pass Adaptive Level I Apregen Craig City of Eugene Simon Jenn Mt. Bachelor Wright Dain Mt. Baker Cook Kendall City of Eugene Smith Christopher M. Mt. Bachelor Yamakawa Paul White Pass Lucas Lisa Outdoors For All Sundquist Tina Schweitzer Young Lisa Silver Mtn Morgan John City of Eugene Swanson Erik Schweitzer Zanetti Nicky SLC Alpental Nemke Kellie City of Eutgene Olson Rob Outdoors For All Snowboard Level II Ryan Tim City of Eugene Telemark Level II Chapman Don Mt Spokane Sparrow Ben City of Eugene Gabrielsen Mark Mt Hood Meadows Davis Keith Skibacs Sparrow Sharon City of Eugene Gordon Ben Mt Bachelor Fletcher George SLC Swanson Deanna Outdoors For All Flynn Thomas Mt Bachelor Gadbois John Stevens Pass Wilson Lauren City of Eugene Marie Shannon SLC Granger Bram Mt Bachelor Ohran Amy Mt Bachelor Grigoraskos Christian Mt Bachelor Rowe David Clancy’s Hume Mark Lyon Huotari Jordan Mt Spokane Track Level I Astell Lucas Sun Mountain Lester Kane Mission Ridge Bywater-Johnson Nancy Sun Mountain Telemark Level III Mack Eddie Mt Bachelor Flynn Dale Sun Mountain Hilleberg Petra SLC Mackey Bob Mission Ridge Gaines Bill Leavenworth Malmberg Jon Mt Hood Meadows Matsumoto Travis Mt Bachelor Heitman Carol McIntyre Colt Mt. Spokane Hoffer Bill Mission Ridge McMahon Gregory 49o North Segale Karla Sun Mountain Nakanish Michi Mt Bachelor Waechtor Margaret Sun Mountain Peterson Daniel Stevens Pass Let us know if we missed Quintia Kyle Big Mountain anybody! Robinson Daniel Mt Spokane Rogers Floyd Crystal Mtn Telemark Level I Aho Michael Spokane Parks Rudnick Joshua Anderson Skyler Schweitzer Schoonover Justin Mt Bachelor Andrews Martin Schweitzer Snyder Avery Mission Ridge Baker Emily R. Schweitzer Stevens Jack John Mohan Skiing Bellinger Nathan Mt. Bachelor Towry Ryan Mt Spokane Borland Anne City of Eugene Triplett Kevin 49o North Brydges Robert Mt. Bachelor Watts Jason Mt Hood Meadows Burnell Daniel Mt. Bachelor Watts Ryan Mt Hood Meadows Flynn Thomas Mt. Bachelor Whitaker Krysten Mt Spokane Gordon Ben Mt. Bachelor Wike Tyler Mt Hood Ski Bowl

Are you ready to take it to the next level? Early Season Exam Dec 15-16, 2007 Mission Ridge SnowSports NWInstructor summer/fall ‘07 19 Photo Album

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“Can’t We all Just Get Along?” cont. from page 9 schools (higher use fees, limited space, be opportunity, maybe not in the same all in it together to craft up a collective etc.), from the resort’s point of view form as years past to act in complete au- solution that keeps us all involved and there’s been an open invitation to join the tonomy, but opportunity nevertheless to doing what we love. resort staff and become part of an inte- participate in snowsports education and grated team. When independent schools guest service. “Constructivism” and instructors decline the invite, it may cont. from page 13 fuel a resort’s perception that the inde- Balancing the benefits of having coordi- For many of you, this brief overview pendents aren’t really there to add value nation and partnering of all school and of Constructivism may simply be a to what the resort is trying to do. learning services on a mountain with the confirmation of the best practices that flexibility to tailor services to a more cus- you already do, and if so, keep up the I hope the dialogue can remain open tomized set of guest needs could create great work! For others, hopefully our between concession schools and resorts an ideal situation for schools, instructors overview of Constructivism, its purpose to determine what an ideal partnership and guests. Our service is only as good and intent and how it differs from between resorts, schools and instructors as our passion is strong to put on the traditional ‘direct-instruction’ provides could be. If resorts see participation uniform, extend ourselves to the public you with few new ideas, and enthusiasm dropping and/or find themselves under- and help them enjoy snowsports. Per- when you find yourself in front of an staffed, they’re going to be compelled to haps each and everyone’s utopian vision eager and ready group of intermediate to address the problem. There’s going to cannot be addressed, but hopefully we’re advanced riders this winter! SnowSports 20 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor Reminders Season Guide Coming soon to a coffee table in your house! The jam packed guide to all there is to know and sign up for in the Northwest. The calendar of events and application form at your fingertips-also available on the web. Coming Soon

Inspiring lifelong passion for the mountain experience Note to self: Eat turkey. Check Area Website. Watch football. Check Snowphone. Start holiday shopping. Call Director. Stay calm. Look for next newsletter. Read teaching articles. Check full event details for Tryout Camps, Winter Blast Hey Dave do ya think Kirsten is watching, cuz we gotta look busy if and Divisional Academy. Make plans. she is! Go for it!

Issue 2 07/08 Season PNSIA-EF Early Season Exam Why wait until the end of the year to pass an exam when you could do it now! The first exam of the season will be held at Mission Ridge, Dec. 15-16, 2007. Sign up early to make sure this event is a go! Applications will be on the web. Dec. 15-16, 2007 Mission Ridge Symposium 2008 It is never too early to start planning for the end of the season, not to be missed, mark your calendar today, event! This year we are going to the land of 300 sunny days a year-Mt. Bachelor! Event headquaters will be at the Seventh Mountain Resort (formerly Inn at the Seventh Mountain). Boyz, I am always watching! April 4-6, 2008 Mt Bachelor SnowSports NWInstructor summer/fall ‘07 21 Advertising

PSIA/AASI-NW is looking for a full time bookkeeper/office support person to prepare payroll, financial statements, membership management and phone support. MSOffice skill required. Upbeat office environment and can be flexible with schedule. Barb Darrow Mt. Bachelor Ski and Snowboard School is accepting applications for the Office Manager 2007 – 2008 winter season for the following positions: PSIA-NW-AASI • Kid’s Ski and Snowboard Instructors 11206 Des Moines Memorial Drive • Adult Ski and Snowboard Instructors Ste. 106 • Park and Pipe Instructors Seattle, WA 98168 • Staff Trainers 206.244.8541 (p) • Kid’s Program Supervisor 206.241.2885 (f) [email protected] We offer excellent training opportunities, great benefits, and industry leading wages. Mt. Bachelor is the largest resort in the Northwest with 3700 acres of terrain and a season lasting November through May.

To apply please fill out an online application at www.mtbachelor.com or email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. For additional questions please call Kevin Stickelman at (541) 693-0946.

Come work and play at Crystal Mountain, Washington’s largest Ski and Snowboard area!

The Snow Sports Learning Center is currently accepting applications for the 07/08 ski season. We are seeking motivated friendly and enthusiastic instructors whose main job will be to create relationships, teach snow sports and guide on the mountain safely.

If you want to push the limits of your sport, work and play please New Address or Email? fill out an on line application:www.skicrystal.co m or send us your resume. Be sure to inform the PSIA/AASI-NW office if you Resumes to: move. The USPS will not forward our mailings. Send Sean Bold your Name, New Address, New Phone and New Email Director of the Snow Sports Center to the office: Crystal Mountain PSIA/AASI-NW 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd 11206 Des Moines Mem. Dr, Ste #106 Crystal Mountain, WA. 98022 Seattle, WA 98168-1741 [email protected] [email protected] SnowSports 22 summer/fall ‘07 NWInstructor

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Employment Opportunity Enthusiastic? Family-oriented? The White Pass Learning Center is hiring Director of Snowboard Alpine and Snowboard Instructors & Ski School fitting that description! Positions Timberline Lodge & Ski Resort is looking for are available in our Kids’ Clinic for an energetic individual with experience in the direction and management of snowboard and experienced children’s instructors. This ski school programs. is a weekend-only program scheduled Key responsibilities will include complete for just seven weekends per season. In We are seeking experienced instructors departmental oversight, integration of certified through PSIA, AASI, ISIA, Freestyle Design Team into teaching and training programs with a focus on progres- addition, Instructors for all ages and or equivalent snowsport certification. sion, collaboration with Marketing & Events ability levels are needed to serve our Join our down-to-earth community teams to promote overall program, pricing regular walk-in and group clientele. situated on the doorstep of Glacier and product development, and more... White Pass values family so many National Park in the majestic grandeur This dynamic position may be seasonal or of the Northern Rocky Mountains. year-round depending on qualifications of the individual. employee benefits are extended to both Big Mountain offers 3,000 acres of skiable Instructors and their families. Become terrain, 300” of average annual snowfall, Excellent guest service, communication, and a great team to teach and train with! and organization skills a must. Ski coaching a part of the White Pass team! experience preferred. Big Mountain Snowsports School To apply, or for more information, contact the Call (425) 881-4237 or (509)672-3101 PO Box 1400, Whitefish, Montana 59937 Timberline HR Department at 503-622-0716 406-862-2906 • [email protected] or use the online forms in this section of the or see www.skiwhitepass.com for online Apply online at www.bigmtn.com website. application. Pay based on certification level and experience.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals for their growing ski and snowboard school. Positions include:

Training Director Adult & Children’s Programs Supervisors Staff Trainers We are seeking: Head Coach/Program Director Applicants must be at a minimum a PSIA/AASI Level II instructor (Level III preferred). The positions require for the race team (FAST). This position requires strong strong administrative, organizational and communication technical, administrative, organizational and communication skills in addition to the ability to teach, demonstrate skills. The position is from mid-September through the end and motivate staff and students. Previous supervisory of April. Primary duties are coaching and general program experience is recommended. The Training Director will management including overseeing fundraising events and work closely with the department director, program home races. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. supervisors, and trainers to plan schedule and execute staff training programs as well as individual, group, and Please send your resume and references to: program lessons. 49° North Mountain Resort PO Box 166 Most positions run November-April. Pay is negotiable Chewelah, WA 99109 depending on experience and certification.

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l New York State Governor Eliot It’s all on-line www.psia-nw.org Spitzer on Wednesday announced an For the latest in PSIA/AASI-NW news, check us out online. Event updates agreement on a major new ski resort and applications, program updates, past newsletters, articles, book/DVD/video complex in the Catskills - the largest reviews, bookstore, links and more. It’s all there at www.psia-nw.org and most environmentally advanced development project in the region in generations - and the protection of over Check out these links! 1,400 acres of land. l The centerpiece of the upgrades Event Line Up - The lastest on upcoming Featured Events. at Whitefish, formerly known as Big Mountain Resort, is The Base Lodge, a Streaming Red Banner - Your short cut to the next Featured recently completed $10.7 million, 35,000- Event. Snag it on the home page. square-foot lodge that sits at the base of Chair 6, The Big Easy magic carpet, and a new beginner lift called The Easy Rider. Event Applications - open, print, complete, fax / mail - it’s that easy. l A ski resort being developed in the western Himalaya Mountains will Advertisements - Jobs Available - It’s not too late! Opportunities not only promote adventure sports and are a click away under Good Links: give India a chance to bid for the Winter Olympics, but also pioneer the concept of socially responsible tourism, its - Forgot stuff over the summer? Frequently Asked Questions developers say. Find answers to questions you forgot to ask. FAQ’s under Good Links: l Get the rest of these stories and more at www.firsttracksonline.com Need a Good Picture? - OK, not passport quality, but lots of great event photos. Are you in any of them?

PSIA/AASI-NW Mission Statement

Provide high quality educational resources and well defined standards to aid our members in improving their teaching skills to better satisfy the needs and expectations of their customers in the enjoyment of downhill and Nordic snow sports.

Northwest SnowSport Instructor Non-Profit Org. PSIA/AASI-NW U.S. Postage PNSIA Education Foundation PAID 11206 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Suite #106 Seattle, WA 98168-1741 Seattle, WA (206)244-8541 Permit No. 1681 www.psia.org

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