Saturday, December 24, 2016

Join the World's Largest Group Lesson

It sounds crazy, but it's true! On January 6th, 2017, you can help set a new world record for the Largest Ski and Snowboard Group Lesson.  

Photo courtesy of PSIA-AASI
Skiers and boarders in the US and Canada are welcome to participate. All levels are welcome to take part in what is bound to be a fun day to make history! Quite a few eastern mountains are hosting, and you can find one close to you with this list and interactive map of US locations. The Canadian Ski Council has a list of Canadian areas that are joining in.
 
The organizers tried this last year, but evidently they didn't have sufficient proof of the 6,000 or so students who took part. So, they have called for an official do-over.

 All lessons will take place simultaneously in seven different time zones:
9 am Alaska time
10 am Pacific time
11 am Mountain time
12 noon Central time
1 pm Eastern time
2 pm Atlantic time 
2:30 Newfoundland time

This colossal event is being coordinated by the Learn to Ski and Snowboard Initiative, the National Ski Areas Association, Professional Ski Instructors of America, SnowSports Industries America and SNOW Operating.