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 Level 1 prep clinic before attending the Level 1 on-snow assessment
Alpine Level 1 Prep Course:
Loveland – December 2-3, 2022
Vail – January 10-11, 2023
Eldora – February 9-10, 2023
Alpine Level 1 On-Snow Assessments:
Breckenridge – November 28-30, 2022
Loveland – December 9-11, 2022
Winter Park – December 12-14, 2022
Steamboat – December 14-16, 2022
Vail – December 14-16, 2022
Crested Butte – January 4-6, 2023
Vail – January 9-11, 2023
Keystone – January 11-13, 2023
Winter Park – January 18-20, 2023
Red River – January 20-22, 2023
Breckenridge – January 23-25, 2023
Monarch – January 25-27, 2023
Eldora – January 25-27, 2023
Arizona Snowbowl – January 27-29, 2023
Steamboat – February 1-3, 2023
Snowmass – February 1-3, 2023
Purgatory – February 1-3, 2023
Beaver Creek – February 6-8, 2023
Taos – February 8-10, 2023
Granby Ranch – February 14-16, 2023
Copper – February 14-16, 2023
Angel Fire – February 22-24, 2023
Telluride – February 27-March 1, 2023
Buttermilk – March 1-3, 2023
Santa Fe – March 6-8, 2023
Powderhorn – March 25-27, 2023
Ski Cooper – April 3-5, 2023
Breckenridge – April 12-14, 2023
Loveland – April 24-26, 2023
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)
- 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 29-30, 2022
Loveland – December 10-11, 2022
Winter Park – December 13-14, 2022
Vail – December 15-16, 2022
Copper – January 5-6, 2023
Vail – January 9-10, 2023
Keystone – January 12-13, 2023
Powderhorn – January 18-19, 2023
Winter Park – January 19-20, 2023
Breckenridge – January 24-25, 2023
Telluride – January 31-February 1, 2023
Monarch – February 1-2, 2023
Buttermilk – February 2-3, 2023
Beaver Creek – February 7-8, 2023
Steamboat – February 9-10, 2023
Ski Cooper – February 13-14, 2023
Red River – February 15-16, 2023
Eldora – February 23-24, 2023
Crested Butte – February 27-28, 2023
Arizona Snowbowl – March 4-5, 2023
Taos – March 6-7, 2023
Santa Fe – March 8-9, 2023
Purgatory – March 25-26, 2023
Loveland – March 28-29, 2023
Loveland – April 25-26, 2023
Alpine Teaching Practice 201
Aspen Mountain – November 30-December 1, 2022
Copper – February 15-16, 2023
Taos – March 6-7, 2023
Certification in Another Discipline (if taken after Alpine Level 1)
Technical Electives
Boot Balancing & Alignment
Summit County – November 13, 2022
Vail – April 15-16, 2023
Movement Analysis 201 On-Snow or Indoor/Online
On-Snow – Breckenridge – November 28, 2022
Online Webinar – November 30 & December 7, 2022
On-Snow – Buttermilk – February 1, 2023
On-Snow – Taos – February 9, 2023
Online Webinar – March 29 & April 12, 2023
On-Snow – Loveland – April 24, 2023
Technical Foundations Clinic
Summit Country – November 12, 2022
USSA Coaches Qualification (Must Submit as Non-PSIA Clinic Credit)
Skiing Electives
Precision Skiing 201
Aspen Highlands – January 5, 2023
Vail – January 9, 2023
Breckenridge – January 23, 2023
Telluride – January 30, 2023
Snowmass – February 3, 2023
2-Day Camp – Beaver Creek – February 7-8, 2023
Eldora – February 10, 2023
Red River – February 14, 2023
Steamboat – February 16, 2023
Arizona Snowbowl – March 3, 2023
Loveland – March 28, 2023
Freestyle Specialist
FS1 – Telluride – February 6-8, 2023
FS1 – Copper – February 8-10, 2023
FS2 – Copper – February 8-10,2023
FS3 – Copper – February 8-10, 2023
FS1 – Buttermilk – March 1-3, 2023
FS1 – Steamboat – March 7-9, 2023
FS1 – Arizona Snowbowl – March 10-12, 2023
FS1 – Vail – April 3-5, 2023
Telemark Skiing for Alpine Certification
Winter Park – January 19-20, 2023
Alpine Level 2 On-Snow Assessments:
Movement Analysis/Technical Assessment
Steamboat – February 1, 2023
Breckenridge – February 13, 2023
Aspen Highlands – March 1, 2023
Eldora – March 7, 2023
Angel Fire – March 22, 2023
Vail – April 5, 2023
A-Basin – May 1, 2023
Teach Assessment
Steamboat – February 2, 2023
Breckenridge – February 14, 2023
Aspen Highlands – March 2, 2023
Eldora – March 8, 2023
Angel Fire – March 23, 2023
Vail – April 6, 2023
A-Basin – May 2, 2023
Ski Assessment
Steamboat – February 3, 2023
Breckenridge – February 15, 2023
Aspen Highlands – March 3, 2023
Eldora – March 9, 2023
Angel Fire – March 24, 2023
Vail – April 7, 2023
A-Basin – May 3, 2023
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 Alpine Level 2)
- 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 29-30, 2022
Copper – January 5-6, 2023
Vail – January 9-10, 2023
Breckenridge – January 24-25, 2023
Monarch – February 2-3, 2023
Beaver Creek – February 7-8, 2023
Steamboat – February 9-10, 2023
Angel Fire – February 23-24, 2023
Buttermilk – March 1-2, 2023
Loveland – March 28-29, 2023
Vail – April 15-16, 2023
Loveland – April 25-26, 2023
Alpine Teaching Practice 301
Breckenridge – January 24-25, 2023
Snowmass – February 1-2, 2023
Certification in Another Discipline (if taken after Alpine Level 2)
Technical Electives
Boot Balancing & Alignment
Summit County – November 13, 2022
Vail – April 15-16, 2023
Movement Analysis 301 On-Snow or Indoor/Online
Online – November 30 & December 7, 2022
On-Snow – January 9, 2023
Online – March 29 & April 12, 2023
Loveland – April 25, 2023
Technical Foundations Clinic
Summit Country – November 12, 2022
USSA Coaches Qualification (Must Submit as Non-PSIA Clinic Credit)
Skiing Electives
Precision Skiing 301
Aspen Highlands – January 6, 2023
Breckenridge – January 24, 2023
Two-Day Camp – Beaver Creek – February 7-8, 2023
Taos – February 10, 2023
Copper – February 14, 2023
Loveland – March 29, 2023
Freestyle Specialist
FS1 – Telluride – February 6-8, 2023
FS1 – Copper – February 8-10, 2023
FS2 – Copper – February 8-10,2023
FS3 – Copper – February 8-10, 2023
FS1 – Buttermilk – March 1-3, 2023
FS1 – Steamboat – March 7-9, 2023
FS1 – Arizona Snowbowl – March 10-12, 2023
FS1 – Vail – April 3-5, 2023
Telemark Skiing for Alpine Certification
Winter Park – January 19-20, 2023
Alpine Level 3 On-Snow Assessments:
Movement Analysis/Technical Assessment
Breckenridge – February 13, 2023
Aspen Highlands – March 1, 2023
Vail – April 5, 2023
A-Basin – May 1, 2023
Teach Assessment
Breckenridge – February 14, 2023
Aspen Highlands – March 2, 2023
Vail – April 6, 2023
A-Basin – May 2, 2023
Ski Assessment
Breckenridge – February 15, 2023
Aspen Highlands – March 3, 2023
Vail – April 7, 2023
A-Basin – May 3, 2023
