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Reflections, lessons learned, and ideas for the working instructor.

March 2025

Backline Like a Pro

What separates the instructors who always get re-booked from the ones who don't — and it starts behind the scenes.

January 2025

So You Want to Be a Ski Instructor

The honest, unfiltered breakdown of what this career actually looks like before you hand in your application.

December 2024

Settle Down, Non-Believers

A response to everyone who thinks treating ski instruction like a real career is misguided or delusional.

November 2024

Takeaways From a PSIA YouTube Binge

I went deep on PSIA's video library so you don't have to. Here's what's actually worth your time.

October 2024

Reading Beyond the PSIA Manuals

The PSIA Manuals are essential — but just as much can be learned from a good story. Here's where to start.

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