cross country
PSIA Cross Country Academy is an annual gathering of the country’s best Nordic instructors from across the United States. It is an opportunity to improve your skate and classic techniques, enhance your teaching abilities, learn from and network with your peers, stay up on innovations shaping our industry, grow your community, demo new equipment, and get inspired.
Dates: April 17-20, 2026
Location: Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
WHY ATTEND?
Ski Better. Teach Better. Have More Fun!
Cross Country Academy is an intimate and personalized event. Whether you have been a Nordic coach for decades or are a member interested in obtaining your first XC certification, this event is designed to make you a better skier and a better instructor. Academy offers something for everyone with multiple daily clinics across various skill levels plus plenty of time to network and demo new skis. Current and former National Team members help shape the agenda and coach on-snow sessions.
Join us at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon April 17-20, 2026.
Event is only open current to PSIA-AASI members. XC certification not required.
Price: $599 (for members)
CEUs: 18
Deadlines: Registration closes Monday, March 23, 2026 or when event reaches capacity.
This is a great opportunity for your rising stars and your leaders, alike, to improve their own skiing or riding, gain new insights, expand their community, and grow their bag of tricks. They will return to you as stronger and more motivated instructors!
Event Schedule
The 2026 schedule will be released closer to the event.
Registration opens October 1.
LONGEST GROOMED NORDIC SEASON IN THE USA
About Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center in Bend, Oregon, is home to the longest groomed Nordic season in the U.S. and incredible spring skiing. The ski area features 56km of groomed trails, 95 percent of which are intermediate-advanced. With over 400 inches of annual snowfall per season and an elevation above 6,000 feet, we are hopeful for great conditions.