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Date: Monday, February 8, 2027 from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm MT
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Event Type: Prep Clinic

Location: Northstar California

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $125.00 (available through Sunday, January 10)
- Second Chair Rate: $140.00 (available through Sunday, January 17)
- Last Chair Rate: $155.00
- CEUs: 6
- Spots Remaining: 9 (as of 20 minutes ago)

Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 12:59 am MT

Your best chance of gaining a spot on the roster is by registering 3-weeks prior to the event. Rates will increase 2-weeks prior and again at 1-week prior to an event start date. Space in the event is based on the staff we have available and the capacity of the space/resort.

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Course Description:

Alpine L1 Prep Course

About This Course

Prep Courses are designed to help you arrive at your assessment day confident, prepared, and clear on what examiners are looking for. Led by PSIA-AASI Western Region Education Staff, this course provides a focused day of preparation for the Level 1 assessment, covering the activities, standards, and performance expectations you will encounter.

What You Will Gain

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe what examiners look for in the Level 1 assessment

• Demonstrate your current performance and identify key development areas

• Leave with a targeted preparation plan for assessment day

National Standards This Event Addresses

This event supports preparation for the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards in the following skill areas. Not all levels listed below may be applicable to every participant -- focus on the level(s) most relevant to your current certification goals.

Professionalism & Self-Management

LI: Maintains a professional environment by demonstrating self-awareness and self-management.

People Skills

LI: Engages in meaningful verbal and non-verbal communication with the group as a whole / Identifies likely motivations and emotions of individuals and understands group dynamics.

Teaching Skills

LI: Plans learning outcomes and organizes progressive learning experiences relevant to beginner/novice students / Implements and adjusts a learning plan.

Technical Skills

LI: Applies the Technical Fundamentals to demonstrate techniques and tactics relevant to beginner/novice terrain.

Who Should Attend

Designed for Alpine instructors registered or planning to register for the Level 1 assessment.

This course is excellent preparation for the Level 1 assessment.

Prerequisites:

• Current PSIA-AASI membership and ability to safely ski all terrain through easy Black Diamond

What to Bring

• Relevant Performance Guide (available at thesnowpros.org)

• Appropriate equipment for all terrain included in the course

• Helmets are mandatory

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