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Alpine Level I College @ Eastern Academy

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Dates: Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, December 19, 2025 from 8:45 am - 4 pm ET (5 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Killington (VT) (For event check-in, please go to Snowshed Base Lodge. Please refer to their website for lodging options, directions and more information on the resort. - Inside Registration Snowshed)

Host Division: Eastern

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Event Registration:
- First Chair Rate: $595.00 (available through Tuesday, November 18)
- Last Chair Rate: $620.00
- CEUs: 18

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Alpine Level I E-Learning course (https://lms.thesnowpros.org)

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:59 pm ET

This is a highlighted event that is anticipated to be very popular.

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Online Registration: CLOSED

Offline Registration: Contact the division office.

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Course Description:

DURATION - 5 days

CEUs - 30

PREREQUISITES - Registered Member, Completion of the Alpine Level I eLearning Course

RECOMMENDED PREP - Review Alpine Assessment Guide

Looking to get a jump start on your ski instructing career, surrounded by like-minded pros? Ready to be inspired by outstanding leaders and discover new tools and ideas? Combined with Summit Academy and certification/specialist colleges, Eastern Academy gathers over 500 instructors, sponsors and leaders for five days of snowsports, education and camaraderie. Experience the biggest PSIA-AASI event in the East, if not the country!

At the Alpine Level I College, gain an understanding of the Learning Connection Model by exploring the Fundamentals (technical, teaching and people skills) in the beginner/novice zone. Through on-hill practice, peer-to-peer activities, teaching scenarios and group discussions, become familiar with the format, assessment criteria and activities prior to completing a Level 1 Assessment at the end of the week. Participants can expect the following format:

• Day 1-3: Participants are led through on-snow, educational content by an Eastern Education Staff member to support their readiness for a Level I Assessment.
• Day 4-5: Participants take part in a Level I Assessment

Snowsports school affiliation is highly recommended, and the training portion of the college can help to prepare those who are not yet employed at a resort or those with limited access to formal training. Participants should arrive prepared to be on snow for five days and able to ski safely on all green and blue terrain.

Participants must complete the online Alpine Level I eLearning Course prior to registering for the event. For more information about the Certification Standards, Performance Guide, and Assessment Forms, go to the PSIA-AASI Certification Resources.

On-snow activities are complemented by social happenings, including a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres party on Thursday, indoor presentations and more.

Additional Event Details:

**Registration for this event will open on September 15, 2025, at 1:00pm Eastern time.**

Participants must complete the online Alpine Level I eLearning Course prior to registering for the event.

CANCEL/TRANSFER/NO SHOW POLICY FOR THIS EVENT:

**PLEASE NOTE** Certain premier regional and national events follow a cancellation policy different from the standard cancellation policy outlined above. Please refer to those events directly for the applicable event cancellation policies.

If you need to cancel an Eastern premier event (an event that is 4 or more days):

• Up to 3 weeks prior (BEFORE 11/24) to the event start: Full refund of the cost of your event registration.
• Less than 3 weeks prior (ON OR AFTER 11/24) to the event start: 50% refund of the cost of your event registration.
• Member portal self-cancellation is available for these events until 11/19. After 11/19, you will need to email contact@easternsnowpros.org or call us at (518) 452-6095 to cancel.
• IF you do not show at event registration and DO NOT CONTACT US by 4:30pm on last business day before the event: No refund.

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