Education at Interski Vail 2027
Sharing Best Practices. Elevating Snowsports Education. All In.
The education program showcases thought leadership, innovation, and global expertise from snowsports organizations worldwide. Dynamic on-snow learning, collaborative workshops, and inspiring indoor presentations provide a platform to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and shape the future of snowsports education.
Traditional On-Snow Workshops
On-snow workshops are the heart of Interski, where member nations share teaching approaches, innovative methodologies, movement analysis strategies, equipment philosophies, and terrain tactics—sparking ideas that influence snowsports education worldwide.
Morning & Afternoon Sessions (2 Hours)
Member nations are invited to host on-snow workshops in a group clinic or demonstration format to showcase teaching philosophies, technical approaches, and training methods.
Format Overview
- Duration: 2 hours
- Schedule: Morning or afternoon (participants select one session)
- Group Size: Determined by terrain capacity and safety considerations
- Delivery Style: Group clinic, demonstration, or guided exploration
- Terrain: Assigned based on workshop needs and Vail’s operational plan
Long Workshop Format (NEW for Interski 2027!)
Extended Collaborative Learning
Vail’s expansive terrain provides the perfect setting for deeper, dialogue-driven learning. The Interski Long Workshop prioritizes collaboration and experimentation, allowing representatives from multiple countries to ski, ride, teach, and explore together.
Format Overview
- Duration: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (includes shared lunch on snow)
- Participants: One representative from each interested member nation
- Facilitation: Led by the proposing team with collaboration from all participants
- Focus: Shared exploration rather than formal presentation
- Terrain: Selected to maximize variety, challenge, and learning potential
Long Workshops Foster:
- Cross-national dialogue and relationship-building
- Shared problem-solving and real-time comparison of teaching approaches
- Terrain-based learning and experimentation
- Deeper exploration of emerging ideas in snowsports education
On-Snow Comparison Labs
Explore, compare, and learn
Interactive pop-up labs provide a dynamic platform to explore, compare, and learn how different nations approach technique, tactics, and movement across varied terrain.
Each Lab features a designated run and participants may drop in at any time during the session.
More info coming soon!
Submit a Workshop Proposal
If you have an idea for a lecture topic, keynote speaker, All In address, or on-snow workshop, please reach out to your national organization for more information on submission guidelines and process.
On-Snow Education Session Requirements
On-snow events are not personal coaching sessions. Participants must be ready to learn and contribute and will push themselves and each other for the benefit of the profession.
To attend on-snow sessions, you must be able to ski / ride all terrain on the mountain proficiently. Only the All-In Interski Pass provides access to on-snow sessions; U.S. attendees must be PSIA-AASI members with a Level 3 certification. Some sessions will be limited to National Team members, trainers, and/or examiners.
Indoor Presentation Series
The indoor program highlights thought leadership, innovation, and shared knowledge from snowsports organizations worldwide. Sessions are organized into three levels, each with a distinct purpose and audience.
Opening Keynote Address
The most prestigious speaking opportunity, delivered on the first official afternoon of Interski. It sets the tone for the week and reflects the overarching theme ALL IN.
Presenter Profile: an individual of exceptional influence—someone able to connect snowsports education with broader ideas such as leadership, innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.
All In Addresses
Include. Innovate. Inspire.
Three marquee sessions exploring the core elements of Interski 2027, highlighting major ideas, research initiatives, athlete development, and guest experience.
Presenter Profile: organizations or individuals presenting transformative research, programs, or visionary approaches influencing the direction of snowsports education internationally.
General Lectures
The backbone of the indoor education program, they provide an open platform for member nations and organizations to share knowledge, research, methods, and initiatives.
Lectures may be paired with on-snow workshops, explore theories behind teaching approaches or methodologies, or connect to the All In themes.
National Team Technical Demonstrations
Team technical demonstrations are one of Interski’s greatest traditions.
From a special viewing area at the base of Golden Peak at Vail, you’ll be able to watch the highly skilled national teams of participating nations showcasing everything from high performance runs to creative skill drills to catching big air in the terrain park.
Both the All In and Inspire Passes allow access to the viewing area for team demonstrations.