Alpine Level 1 Prep Course - Breckenridge

This event has been taken offline, please submit a paper application to the office via email or fax if you wish to register.

Whether you are new to the industry or you are an experienced pro and want to get better at teaching beginner skiers, this course is designed to prepare you for elements of the Level 1 Assessment.  Spend 2 days on-snow exploring aspects of teaching, movement analysis and skiing demonstrations for the beginner zone.   This entry level, discounted course will boost your skills and resume when looking to land that first industry job.  Completion of the Level 1 e-learning module will be required before attending this clinic.

*THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED, if you are not affiliated with a ski school or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a Snowsports School.

There will be an online E-Learning moduel (LMS) that you must complete at least 72 hours before the start of the on-snow certification. Click this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: http://www.psia-rm.org/e-learning-module-lms

Suggested Reading Materials at Level 1:

• Teaching Snowsports Manual
• Alpine Technical Manual

Purchase these and other educational materials online HERE

 Event Materials can be downloaded at the following link under the 'Alpine Level 1' section: http://www.psia-rm.org/education/alpine/reference-materials

The ­Alpine Level 1 Prep Course will be held December 2-3 at Breckenridge.

Check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. in the Columbine C meeting room located in the DoubleTree Hotelà https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colorado/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-breckenridge-QKBVRDT/index.html

Helmet Policy: When attending PSIA-AASI events hosted at Vail Resorts (VR), all participants and clinic leaders will maintain the use of a helmet while sliding or riding.  Participants who do not abide by this policy will not be allowed to participate in the RM event until they can comply with the policy.  VR owned resorts within the Rocky Mountain Division are Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Crested Butte. For all other event locations, helmets are highly encouraged to best role model professionalism and safety within the industry.

Please know that you will be asked:

• To sign a Release of Liability at the event check-in before participating in the event.
• Bring your employee pass if you are employed by the host area. Lift tickets are generously donated by the host area for those not employed there.
• Please be sure your equipment meets current safety and DIN specifications.

 Alpine Level 1 Candidates must complete the online e-learning module (LMS) at least 72 hours before attending the Level 1 Exam. If the LMS is not completed at least 72 hours before the start of the on-snow exam, participants will not be able to attend the event and will forfeit your payment. Click this link for directions on how to complete the LMS: http://www.psia-rm.org/e-learning-module-lms/

Parking: If you are not staying at the DoubleTree Hotel, the closest parking is at Beaver Run. To view a parking map click this link: https://www.breckenridge.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/getting-here.aspx

Check road conditions: http://www.cotrip.org/map.htm

Lodging Discount Information: Discounted lodging available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge if booked by Nov 18, 2019. Call 866-486-4162 and provide agent with Group Code BE8. There is a daily parking fee of $20 per vehicle.