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Date: Thursday, January 14, 2027 from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm MT
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Event Type: Prep Clinic

Location: Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center (Club Room)

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $125.00 (available through Wednesday, December 16)
- Second Chair Rate: $140.00 (available through Wednesday, December 23)
- Last Chair Rate: $155.00
- CEUs: 6
- Spots Remaining: 4 (as of 57 minutes ago)

Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Cross Country Level 1 Certification OR Level 2 Certification in any other discipline

Registration Deadline: Friday, December 25, 2026, 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:

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 XC Level 2 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 XC Level 2 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.

LII: Contributes to a professional environment by managing behaviors and emotions in response to others.

Teaching Skills

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

LII: Plans learning outcomes and organizes progressive learning experiences relevant to intermediate students / Implements and adjusts a learning plan for a range of individuals.

Technical Skills

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

LII: Adapts the Technical Fundamentals to demonstrate techniques and tactics for beginner through intermediate terrain.

Who Should Attend

Designed for Cross Country instructors registered or planning to register for the XC Level 2 assessment.

This course is excellent preparation for the XC Level 2 assessment.

Prerequisites:

• Cross Country Level 1 certification

What to Bring

• Relevant Performance Guide (available at thesnowpros.org)

• Appropriate equipment for all terrain included in the course

• Helmets are mandatory