July 2021

Board Notes

At the June Board meeting, the Board recognized and thanked outgoing members and welcomed new/returning members Laura Delaney, Jason Hunter, Andrew Johnston, George Kolbenshlag, and Rich McLaughlin.

Your newest representatives have already jumped in to promote your interests and our growth. The board approved two new scholarships, worked on the budget for the upcoming season and brainstormed around long term governance and strategic planning for IMD.

Hall of Fame Inductees Honored

Intermountain inducted four members into the Hall of Fame at the Alf Engen Museum in June, including the first two women and the first snowboarder: Bill Briggs, Lane Clegg, Jo Garuccio, and Patti Olsen! All of them are honored for their selfless contributions and dedication to the Intermountain Division. Their work has had far-reaching impacts in the lives and careers of all the members of the Intermountain Division and snow sports in general.

You can read about their careers and watch the recorded stream of the event. Congratulations Bill, Jo, Lane, and Patti, and thank you for all you have done!

Member School Shoutout

Change at the Top of Grand Targhee

Grand Targhee is losing their long-time Snowsports School Director. Mark Hansen is retiring after 29 years. During that time, he developed and fostered countless programs, including Big Cats & Bob Cats, ‘Knowledge is Powder’ Camps, the Kids’ Fun Zone, Start Me Up Packages, and Winter Sports for local schools. He also helped almost 500 instructors achieve certification and specialist accreditation with PSIA-AASI during his tenure!

We know we will continue still see Mark on the slopes. Thank you, Mark, for all you have done for PSIA-AASI and for the industry!

Summer Bike and Skate to Ski Clinics

Earn CEUs this summer with these these fun crossover skills clinics. Webinars will return in the Fall.

Mountain Bike Skills at Trailside Park, with PMBIA certified PSIA-AASI members Kristen Lane and Shelly Wedge
- Thursday, July 15
- Thursday, August 19

Cornering and Switchbacks at Snowbird, with PMBIA certified PSIA-AASI members Susi Muecke and Ray Brideau
- Saturday, July 17

Skate to Ski in Park City, with National Team Member Stephen Helfenbein
- Saturday, July 10
- Thursday, July 15
- Wednesday, July 21

Anniversary Year Recognition

The Intermountain Division would like to recognize the following members who have achieved 40 or 50 years of membership with PSIA-AASI. A full list of anniversary-year members (including 10, 20, and 30 year members) is available on our website.

50 Year Members:
Norman Burton
Douglas Christensen
Lowell Elmer
Thomas Kronthaler
Stewart Marsh
Daniel Steffen
Pepi Stiegler
Joe Waggoner
Nona Weatherbee
40 Year Members:
Dieter Altmann
Mark Baer
Nancy Bateman
Kirk Benson
Ed Chauner
Georgia Clark
Jackie Devlin
Sally Elliott
Judy Fuller
Ronald Gault
Theo Hanrahan
Gregory Hill
Steven Johnson
Shirley Kinsey
Michelle Lait-Zable
Scott Mathers
Kim Mayhew
Jonathan Seegmiller
Basil Service
Carlton Siemel
Lynn Stevens
George Thomas
Mark Wilder


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