CORTEZ – It’s official: The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have added Osprey Packs to their pool of official suppliers.

It’s a first for the Cortez-based firm, an innovator in the technical pack industry. Osprey has long supplied outdoor enthusiasts with award-winning gear, but will be the first supplier in this category for the snowsports instructors’ association.

“We have been looking to add a technical pack offering for our members, and Osprey is an ideal fit,” said Andy Hawk, PSIA-AASI Marketing Director. “A lot of consideration went into finding the right partnership, and we’re happy to have found an opportunity with such a high-quality, established brand.”

Osprey, celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2009, has long set the industry standard for comfort and efficiency in design, attributes for which its packs have consistently earned accolades; the company is well-know for its socially and environmentally sustainable business practices.

“Osprey Packs is excited to be partnering with PSIA-AASI. We value working directly with outdoor professionals and outfitting them with the highest quality gear-carrying equipment on the market,” said Sarah Harper Burke, ProDeal and Program Pack Manager for Osprey. “The associations produce top-quality thinkers and professionals in the field of ski and snowboard instruction. We are thrilled to support and be part of this innovative and creative spirit.”

For more information about Osprey, please visit www.OspreyPack.com.

PSIA and AASI are educational organizations of the nonprofit American Snowsports Education Association (ASEA), with a combined membership of more than 29,000 men and women dedicated to promoting snowsports through instruction. The organizations establish certification standards for ski and snowboard instructors and develop education materials to be used as the core components of most ski and snowboard school training. PSIA and AASI support the membership through research and development of instructional programs in alpine and nordic skiing, snowboarding, adaptive skiing and riding, and children’s skiing and riding. Visit www.TheSnowPros.org for more information.

Telski Hires New Club GM/Golf Director

TELLURIDE/MOUNTAIN VILLAGE – The Telluride Ski Resort is pleased to announce that Sean Tannehill will join the Telluride Ski and Golf Club team in the new position of general manager.

Tannehill began his tenure with TSG in 1995 as a member of its race department (winter) and as golf Professional (summer); in 2007, after many years as director of golf operations, he moved to The Cornerstone Club, in Montrose.

“We are thrilled Sean has accepted the position of General Manager of the Telluride Ski and Golf Club”, said Dave Riley, CEO of the resort.  “Sean’s expertise in the world of golf and club membership will be a great asset to our members and the golf program.” He starts work in his new position on March 15.