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Dates: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 9:30 am - 5 pm MT (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam
Location: Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center
Host Division: Western
Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $260.00 (available through Tuesday, January 13)
- Second Chair Rate: $275.00 (available through Tuesday, January 20)
- Last Chair Rate: $290.00
- CEUs: 12
Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, E-Learning Course: Course for New Instructors, E-Learning Course: Delivering the Beginner Experience - Cross Country, Western's Cross Country Level 1 Prep Course
Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 12:59 am MT
Online Registration: CLOSED
Offline Registration: Contact the division office.
Course Description:
About This Assessment
The Cross Country Level 1 Assessment is a two-day event that evaluates your readiness to demonstrate competency against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards -- on cross country skis. The format, skill areas, and evaluation process follow the same structure as the Alpine and Snowboard Level 1 Assessments, and are led by certified PSIA-AASI Western Region examiners. Passing earns your Cross Country Level 1 certification, the foundation of the XC certification pathway and a prerequisite for the Cross Country Children's Specialist 1 credential.
Who Should Register
This assessment is for Cross Country instructors who have completed their preparation and are ready to demonstrate competency at the Level 1 standard.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Current PSIA-AASI membership
• Completion of the Level 1 E-Learning course (required prior to registering)
• Ability to safely ski all cross country terrain included in the assessment
Recommended Preparation:
• Review the Performance Guide and Certification Standards at thesnowpros.org
• Attend preparatory clinics offered by PSIA-AASI Western Region
• Complete the XC L1 Candidate and XC L1 Pre-Exam webinars offered by Western Region
What to Bring
• Relevant Performance Guide (available at thesnowpros.org)
• Certification Standards document for your discipline and level
• Appropriate equipment for all terrain included in the assessment
National Standards This Event Addresses
This event supports preparation for the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards in the following skill areas.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your performance is assessed against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards using a 6-point scale across Professionalism & Self-Management, People Skills, Teaching Skills, and Technical Skills. For full details, review the Performance Guides and Certification Standards at:
• PSIA-AASI National: thesnowpros.org/education/standards
• PSIA-AASI Western Region: psia-west.org
Resources
Certification Standards & Performance Guides:
• PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards
• People Skills Performance Guide
• Teaching Skills Performance Guide
Preparation & Education:
• PSIA-AASI Western Region Events
Member Account:
• My Account -- thesnowpros.org
Questions?
Contact PSIA-AASI Western Region Member Services: memberservices@thesnowpros.org | (303) 987-9390
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