Even though the techniques and equipment might have changed over the years, the passion and devotion to the sport has not. The celebration to honor the pioneers of the sport, the changes that snow sport has undergone and the future that lies ahead, began on the 4th and ends on the 9th of April 2011. And it is more than just seven days of talks and seminars. The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors have always prided themselves on training instructors in a variety of disciplines, at a very high standard, ensuring that instructors have the ability to train new winter sport lovers correctly and safely. An estimated five hundred and fifty guests will be attending, with a banquet for the guests to enjoy.