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Dates: Monday, January 12, 2026 - Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 8:45 am - 4:00 pm (3 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam
Location: Eldora Mountain Ski Area
Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Event Registration:
- First Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Sunday, December 21)
- Last Chair Rate: $405.00
- CEUs: 18
Spots Remaining: 1 (as of 26 minutes ago)
Event Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine Level 1 E-Learning Module, Alpine Skiing 101 OR In-house Training at your Snowsports School
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026, 11:59 pm
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Offline Registration: Please download an event application from the menu on the left and submit it to the Rocky Mountain Division Office.
Course Description:
Please come prepared to ski each of the 3 days for this exam. You must attend all 3 days at once if this is your first time attending.
The Alpine Level 1 E-Learning Module must be completed before you can sign up to attend this event, please see this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: https://lms.thesnowpros.org/
If you are not affiliated with a Snowsports School or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School prior to your attendance of the Alpine Level 1 Exam, you MUST attend the Alpine Precision Skiing 101 event prior to attending the Level 1 Exam.
The order of days for the Alpine Level 1 Day 1: Movement Analysis, Day 2: Skiing, Day 3: Teaching.
The Level 1 Exam is a trade certification validating a candidate's ability to effectively work with beginning skiers (levels 1-4). It consists of a prerequisite e-learning course that is followed by 3 on-snow coaching and evaluation days. Teaching, Technical Understanding/Movement Analysis and Skiing Demonstration skills are all attributes of successful Level 1 instructors. Our professional staff will inspire you to work hard and learn more! Coaching and guided practice are hallmarks of the level 1 exam. Come prepared to enhance your skills as a teacher and as a skier and also to make new friends. Those candidates successfully completing the 3-day exam and all requirements are awarded the PSIA Level 1 Certification.
Suggested Reading available for purchase at www.thesnowpros.org: Teaching Snowsport & Alpine Technical Manual
Members receive free digital copies of some manuals with membership.
Lodging Information: Please check out this document to view discounted lodging rates for the season by location.
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Thank you for signing up for the following event:
Event Name: Alpine Level 1 Assessment
Event Location: Eldora
Event Date: January 12-14, 2026
Check-in: 8:45 AM- Please meet on snow in between the Alpenglow Express chair and the Timbers lodge (north side of chair).
Please come prepared to head on-snow, we will not have an indoor meeting location/gear storage for this event.
Alpine Level 1 E-Learning Requirement Prior to Event: Alpine Level 1 Candidates are required to complete the Alpine E-Learning Modules at least one week prior to attending the on-snow assessment. Access the Alpine E-Learning Module here: https://lms.thesnowpros.org/lms-courses/
Strongly Recommended Prior to Event: For optimal success, we recommend that you also complete the online module titled the Delivering the Beginner Experience - Alpine: https://lms.thesnowpros.org/lms-courses/
Event Materials: Click here to view event materials under the "Alpine Level 1" section at this link
Cancellation Policy: CLICK HERE
PSIA AASI- RM Helmet Policy: Except for Cross-Country activities, A helmet is required at all on-snow events
PSIA AASI-RM Lift Ticket Information: If you indicated that you needed a lift ticket on the registration page, a lift ticket will be provided. Please note, call the office ASAP if you did not request a lift ticket and now need one. We cannot guarantee that an adjustment can be made but will certainly try.
Lodging Information: Please check out this document to view discounted lodging rates for the season by location.
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If you need an ADA accommodation, please reference this document and contact the regional office at least 4 weeks prior to the event. Please note, events can fill up at any time, even prior to the registration deadline. Rocky Mountain reserves the right to cancel an event due to low event registrations or other reasons at any time. Typically a decision is made 2-3 weeks from the event start date regarding cancellation. If booking lodging, please check the cancellation policy for the lodging you reserve. By signing up for a Rocky Mountain event, you are agreeing to abide by our Cancellation Policy.Â
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Event Registration
- First Chair Rate: $360.00 (available through Sunday, December 21)
- Last Chair Rate: $405.00
CEUs: 18
Event Prerequisites: None
Registration Deadline Monday, January 5, 2026, 11:59 pm
This package includes each of the following sections.
Lift Tickets (Choose 1 option):
- Will you need a lift ticket for this event?
Level 1 Prerequisite (Choose 1 option):
- Members not affiliated with a snowsports school or who haven't completed a new hire training clinic must attend the Alpine Precision Skiing 101 event before the Level 1 assessment. Please confirm you meet the prerequisites:,Yes - I am affiliated with a snowsports school and will complete new hire training before the assessment,Yes - I will attend the Precision Skiing 101 event before the Level 1 assessment
* Information on number of spots remaining was last updated 26 minutes ago.