Certification Pathway
Membership & Certification Information
- Join the Rocky Mountain Division and the PSIA-AASI National Organization by paying the annual dues
- Members without certification are referred to as “Registered Members”
- Membership must be current in order to attend any events through PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain
- Members can attend events under the age of 16 but will not be awarded any certification until they turn 16
Alpine Level 1 Certification
Alpine Level 2 Certification
Alpine Level 3 Certification
Alpine RMT Certificate
Prerequisites:
- Alpine Level 3 Certification
- Children’s Specialist 2
Requirements:
- Successful Completion of the Freestyle Specialist 1 before RMT qualification can be awarded.
- Successfully Pass the Entrance Ski Assessment
- Once the Ski Entrance Assessment has been passed, the candidate is entered into the newly redesigned RMT process for the 2017-18 season. The new design represents a significant change to the RMT experience and a significant philosophical change to the development of trainers in the Rocky Mountain Division. For more information on the new process, you can find the Alpine RMT Program Guide under Alpine Education Materials
Additional Info for Alpine Certification
- Exams are offered as a 3 day block or as 1 day modules throughout the season. They can be taken all 3 days at once or individually within the 3 day block.
- Any part of the level 2 and 3 assessments can be retaken individually if not passed.
- Assessments (whether passed or failed) count toward a member’s credit hour requirement.
- Written assessments are now offered on-line.
Education Materials
Demonstration Videos
The Alpine Demonstration Videos are provided as a visual reference for your training. All Demonstration Videos are now hosted on the Matrix at thesnowpros.org. You will need to log in to your thesnowpros.org account to gain access to the Matrix Videos. If you are having log-in problems please call 303-987-9390
LEVEL 1 Alpine Demonstration Videos
Alpine Level 1 Certification
- Participants must be a current PSIA-AASI member in order to attend events. You can join at this link.
- Complete the following online E-Learning Modules:
- Alpine Level 1 E-Learning (must be passed 1 week prior to the 3 day on snow assessment)
- Delivering the Beginner Experience – Alpine (Not required but HIGHLY recommended and FREE)
- If participants are affiliated with a ski school and have completed new hire training, you may go directly to the Level 1 assessment, if not you must first attend the 2-day Skiing 101 clinic before attending the Level 1 on-snow assessment
Skiing 101 Prep Course:
Loveland – November 30-December 1, 2023
Winter Park – December 5-6, 2023
Vail – January 10-11, 2024
Keystone – March 27-28, 2024
Alpine Level 1 On-Snow Assessments:
Breckenridge – November 27-29, 2023
Crested Butte – December 5-7, 2023
Loveland – December 8-10, 2023
Winter Park – December 11-13, 2023
Steamboat – December 13-15, 2023
Vail – December 13-15, 2023
Vail – January 9-11, 2024
Keystone – January 10-12, 2024
Angel Fire – January 16-18, 2024
Winter Park – January 16-18, 2024
Steamboat – January 17-19, 2024
Arizona Snowbowl – January 19-21, 2024
Breckenridge – January 22-24, 2024
Buttermilk – January 24-26, 2024
Red River – January 24-26, 2024
Eldora – January 24-26, 2024
Granby Ranch – January 29-31, 2024
Monarch – January 30-February 1, 2024
Snowmass – January 31-February 2, 2024
Beaver Creek – February 5-7, 2024
Purgatory – February 7-9, 2024
Steamboat – February 7-9, 2024
Taos – February 12-14, 2024
Copper – February 13-15, 2024
Winter Park – March 4-6, 2024
Ski Santa Fe – March 4-6, 2024
Buttermilk – March 6-8, 2024
Powderhorn – March 23-25, 2024
Ski Cooper – April 3-5, 2024
Breckenridge – April 8-10, 2024
Loveland – April 23-25, 2024
Alpine Level 2 Prerequisites:
- Children’s Specialist 1 is a required prerequisite and must be passed in order to attend the Alpine Level 2 On-Snow Assessments
- Attend One Additional Event Prerequisite from the list below (must be taken after Alpine Level 1 and must be completed before you can attend any portion of the Level 2 assessment)
- Pass Alpine Level 2 Professional Knowledge Exam at least 1 week before the start of the assessment
Teaching Electives
Children’s Specialist 1 *Must pass in order to attend Alpine Level 2 Assessment
Breckenridge – November 28-29, 2023
Loveland – December 4-5, 2023
Keystone – December 11-12, 2023
Vail – December 13-14, 2023
Copper – January 8-9, 2024
Vail – January 10-11, 2024
Taos – January 17-18, 2024
Winter Park – January 17-18, 2024
Breckenridge – January 22-23, 2024
Steamboat – January 24-25, 2024
Powderhorn – January 29-30, 2024
Snowmass – February 1-2, 2024
Beaver Creek – February 6-7, 2024
Monarch – February 7-8, 2024
Arizona Snowbowl – February 10-11, 2024
Eldora – February 12-13, 2024
Angel Fire – February 26-27, 2024
Crested Butte – February 28-29, 2024
Snowmass – March 4-5, 2024
Ski Santa Fe – March 7-8, 2024
Purgatory – March 25-26, 2024
Keystone – March 27-28, 2024
Loveland – April 24-25, 2024
Alpine Teaching Practice 201
Keystone – December 11-12, 2023
Red River – February 6-7, 2024
Eldora – February 12-13, 2024
Purgatory – March 23-24, 2024
Full Pass in Certification in Another Discipline (if taken after Alpine Level 1)
Technical Electives
Boot Balancing & Alignment
This event will not be offered in the 23/24 season
Movement Analysis 201 On-Snow or Indoor/Online
Breckenridge Indoor – October 29, 2023
Breckenridge On-Snow – November 29, 2023
Online – November 29 & December 6, 2023
Winter Park – January 16, 2024
Online – March 26 & April 2, 2024
Loveland – April 23, 2024
Technical Foundations Clinic
Breckenridge – October 28, 2023
USSA Coaches Qualification (Must Submit as Non-PSIA Clinic Credit)
Skiing Electives
Precision Skiing 201
Vail – January 9, 2024
Taos – January 16, 2024
Breckenridge – January 21, 2024
Aspen Highlands – January 25, 2024
Snowmass – February 2, 2024
Beaver Creek – February 6-7, 2024
Monarch – February 9, 2024
Angel Fire – February 28, 2024
Crested Butte – March 4, 2024
Steamboat – March 6, 2024
Keystone – March 26, 2024
Freestyle Specialist
Copper – January 10-12, 2024
Winter Park – January 17-19, 2024
Red River – February 2-4, 2024
Vail – February 5-7, 2024
Buttermilk – February 26-28, 2024
Purgatory – March 4-6, 2024
Eldora – April 2-4, 2024
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Alpine Level 2 On-Snow Assessments:
Movement Analysis/Technical Assessment
Winter Park – January 30, 2024
Breckenridge – February 12, 2024
Aspen Highlands – February 28, 2024
Telluride – March 5, 2024
Taos – March 27, 2024
Vail – April 10, 2024
A-Basin – April 29, 2024
Teach Assessment
Winter Park – January 31, 2024
Breckenridge – February 13, 2024
Aspen Highlands – February 29, 2024
Telluride – March 6, 2024
Taos – March 28, 2024
Vail – April 11, 2024
A-Basin – April 30, 2024
Ski Assessment
Winter Park – February 1, 2024
Breckenridge – February 14, 2024
Aspen Highlands – March 1, 2024
Telluride – March 7, 2024
Taos – March 29, 2024
Vail – April 12, 2024
A-Basin – May 1, 2024
Alpine Level 3 Prerequisites:
- Children’s Specialist 2 is a prerequisite that must be passed before attending the Alpine Level 3 On-Snow Assessment
- Attend One Additional Event Prerequisite from the list below (must be taken after passing Alpine Level 2 and before you can attend any portion of the Level 3 assessment)
- Pass Alpine Level III Professional Knowledge Exam at least 1 week before the start of the assessment
- No electives used to fulfill the Alpine Level 2 prerequisites can be used towards Alpine Level 3
Teaching Electives
Children’s Specialist 2 *Must pass in order to attend Alpine Level 3 certification
Breckenridge – November 28-29, 2023
Vail – December 13-14, 2023
Copper – January 8-9, 2024
Vail – January 10-11, 2024
Keystone – January 16-17, 2024
Breckenridge – January 22-23, 2024
Steamboat – January 24-25, 2024
Ski Cooper – January 29-30, 2024
Beaver Creek – February 6-7, 2024
Red River – February 6-7, 2024
Winter Park – February 14-15, 2024
Snowmass – March 4-5, 2024
Purgatory – March 23-24, 2024
Telluride – March 25-26, 2024
Keystone – March 27-28, 2024
Eldora – April 3-4, 2024
Vail – April 13-14, 2024
Loveland – April 24-25, 2024
Alpine Teaching Practice 301
Aspen – November 29-30, 2024
Copper – February 14-15, 2024
Eldora – March 28-29, 2024
Full Pass in a Certification in Another Discipline (if taken after Alpine Level 2)
Technical Electives
Boot Balancing & Alignment
This event will not be offered during the 23/24 season
Movement Analysis 301 On-Snow or Indoor/Online
Breckenridge Indoor – October 29, 2023
Online – November 30 & December 7, 2023
Vail On-Snow – December 15, 2023
Winter Park On-Snow – January 17, 2024
Online – March 27 & April 3, 2024
Technical Foundations Clinic
Breckenridge – October 28, 2023
USSA Coaches Qualification (Must Submit as Non-PSIA Clinic Credit)
Skiing Electives
Precision Skiing 301
Vail – January 9, 2024
Taos – January 17, 2024
Breckenridge – January 21, 2024
Aspen Highlands – January 26, 2024
Beaver Creek – February 6-7, 2024
Crested Butte – March 5, 2024
Purgatory – March 25, 2024
Keystone – March 26, 2024
Freestyle Specialist
Copper – January 10-12, 2024
Winter Park – January 17-19, 2024
Red River – February 2-4, 2024
Vail – February 5-7, 2024
Buttermilk – February 26-28, 2024
Purgatory – March 4-6, 2024
Eldora – April 2-4, 2024
Ignite Your Alpine Cert Training with Telemark
Alpine Level 3 On-Snow Assessments:
Movement Analysis/Technical Assessment
Winter Park – January 30, 2024
Breckenridge – February 12, 2024
Aspen Highlands – February 28, 2024
Taos – March 27, 2024
Vail – April 10, 2024
A-Basin – April 29, 2024
Teach Assessment
Winter Park – January 31, 2024
Breckenridge – February 13, 2024
Aspen Highlands – February 29, 2024
Taos – March 28, 2024
Vail – April 11, 2024
A-Basin – April 30, 2024
Ski Assessment
Winter Park – February 1, 2024
Breckenridge – February 14, 2024
Aspen Highlands – March 1, 2024
Taos – March 29, 2024
Vail – April 12, 2024
A-Basin – May 1, 2024
