Season 6, Episode 5 Audio: Interski Vail 2027, Eric Sheckleton and Pete Allison

Eric Sheckleton—former PSIA-AASI Snowboard Team member and now President of Interski International—joins Dave, Angelo, and Pete Allison for a dynamic conversation about the road to Interski 2027 in Vail. Eric pulls back the curtain on the vision, planning, and momentum driving the event, offering a sneak peek at what attendees can expect when the global snowsports education community gathers in Colorado. Pete highlights the unparalleled exchange of ideas, teaching philosophies, and cultural perspectives that make Interski a powerhouse for learning and collaboration worldwide. Packed with vivid stories from past events and reflections on the friendships forged among the planet’s top ski and snowboard educators, this episode celebrates the spirit, passion, and innovation that define Interski.Interski Vail 2027:  https://www.interskicongress.com/2027/Interski International:  https://www.interski.org/home.phpIAESS Education Hub:  https://www.interski.org/educational-hub.phpSPE Balkan SKI International Conference 2026:   https://spebalkanski.zrs-kp.si

Eric Sheckleton—former PSIA-AASI Snowboard Team member and now President of Interski International—joins Dave, Angelo, and Pete Allison for a dynamic conversation about the road to Interski 2027 in Vail. Eric pulls back the curtain on the vision, planning, and momentum driving the event, offering a sneak peek at what attendees can expect when the global snowsports education community gathers in Colorado. Pete highlights the unparalleled exchange of ideas, teaching philosophies, and cultural perspectives that make Interski a powerhouse for learning and collaboration worldwide. Packed with vivid stories from past events and reflections on the friendships forged among the planet’s top ski and snowboard educators, this episode celebrates the spirit, passion, and innovation that define Interski.Interski Vail 2027:  https://www.interskicongress.com/2027/Interski International:  https://www.interski.org/home.phpIAESS Education Hub:  https://www.interski.org/educational-hub.phpSPE Balkan SKI International Conference 2026:   https://spebalkanski.zrs-kp.si

Coach Rogan kicks off the conversation with a great question: “As the season starts, what are you using to get yourself going?”Michael shares some powerful tools for reflecting on your experiences—using all your senses—to give your skiing that early-season jumpstart. Visualization takes center stage in this discussion, as Coach Rogan dives into where to find effective mental images, and how to apply different visualizations for different on-snow situations.It’s a fascinating look into how Coach Rogan uses visualization to see himself skiing and performing at his best—long before he even clicks into his bindings.

Coach Rogan kicks off the conversation with a great question: “As the season starts, what are you using to get yourself going?”Michael shares some powerful tools for reflecting on your experiences—using all your senses—to give your skiing that early-season jumpstart. Visualization takes center stage in this discussion, as Coach Rogan dives into where to find effective mental images, and how to apply different visualizations for different on-snow situations.It’s a fascinating look into how Coach Rogan uses visualization to see himself skiing and performing at his best—long before he even clicks into his bindings.

PSIA-AASI Eastern Telemark Examiner Karen Dalury shares her journey through skiing and how she became one of the most respected telemark and alpine instructors in the country. Karen’s impressive career began with alpine instruction before she expanded into telemark skiing, eventually joining the PSIA Eastern Telemark Education Staff. Her deep expertise in yoga is remarkable on its own, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to integrate that knowledge into skiing—helping students understand body mechanics and use that awareness to achieve their goals. Karen also talks about her passion for stand-up paddle boarding and how she has navigated life’s challenges to become a leading voice in telemark and alpine instruction within the PSIA-AASI Eastern Region.

PSIA-AASI Eastern Telemark Examiner Karen Dalury shares her journey through skiing and how she became one of the most respected telemark and alpine instructors in the country. Karen’s impressive career began with alpine instruction before she expanded into telemark skiing, eventually joining the PSIA Eastern Telemark Education Staff. Her deep expertise in yoga is remarkable on its own, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to integrate that knowledge into skiing—helping students understand body mechanics and use that awareness to achieve their goals. Karen also talks about her passion for stand-up paddle boarding and how she has navigated life’s challenges to become a leading voice in telemark and alpine instruction within the PSIA-AASI Eastern Region.

Blizzard/Tecnica’s Global Women to Women (W2W) Program Leader Leslie Baker-Brown reflects on a decade of impact — and shares what’s ahead for the program’s 10-year anniversary.A three-time All-American skier and Giant Slalom National Champion in her sophomore year of college, Leslie knows a thing or two about turning a ski — and how the right gear can elevate performance while making skiing more fun, empowering, and accessible for women.In this milestone year, Leslie offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Blizzard/Tecnica is pushing innovation with its cutting-edge W2W product development process — designed by women, for women — to deliver skis and boots that meet real needs on the mountain.And yes, there’s a special edition ski and graphic coming to mark the 10-year celebration. Get ready to ride in style — this is one anniversary you won’t want to miss.

Blizzard/Tecnica’s Global Women to Women (W2W) Program Leader Leslie Baker-Brown reflects on a decade of impact — and shares what’s ahead for the program’s 10-year anniversary.A three-time All-American skier and Giant Slalom National Champion in her sophomore year of college, Leslie knows a thing or two about turning a ski — and how the right gear can elevate performance while making skiing more fun, empowering, and accessible for women.In this milestone year, Leslie offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Blizzard/Tecnica is pushing innovation with its cutting-edge W2W product development process — designed by women, for women — to deliver skis and boots that meet real needs on the mountain.And yes, there’s a special edition ski and graphic coming to mark the 10-year celebration. Get ready to ride in style — this is one anniversary you won’t want to miss.

Jeb Boyd, Head Coach of the PSIA-AASI National Team, joins the Chaos and Company crew for a powerful conversation about alignment within the membership and its connection to education. Together, they dive into the Learning Connection Model, exploring its fundamentals and the driving force behind elevating education for members as well as the skiing and snowboarding public. Jeb also shares insights on connecting with students and creating transformative learning experiences on snow.If you’re looking to take the next step in your teaching career and elevate your impact, this episode is a must-listen!

Jeb Boyd, Head Coach of the PSIA-AASI National Team, joins the Chaos and Company crew for a powerful conversation about alignment within the membership and its connection to education. Together, they dive into the Learning Connection Model, exploring its fundamentals and the driving force behind elevating education for members as well as the skiing and snowboarding public. Jeb also shares insights on connecting with students and creating transformative learning experiences on snow.If you’re looking to take the next step in your teaching career and elevate your impact, this episode is a must-listen!