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Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 from 8:55 am - 4 pm PT
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Event Type: Education Clinic
Location: Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Host Division: Northwest
Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $130.00 (available through Sunday, January 25)
- Last Chair Rate: $145.00
- CEUs: 6
Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership
Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 11:59 pm PT
Online Registration: CLOSED
Offline Registration: Contact the division office.
Course Description:
Join us for an immersive educational clinic designed to enhance your snowboarding skills in the trees and teaching techniques. We'll explore essential techniques for navigating tight spaces, managing varying snow conditions, and ensuring safety while riding through the trees. In addition to practical skills, the clinic will emphasize teaching methods tailored to different learning styles, enabling instructors to effectively communicate and demonstrate these skills to their students. By the end of this clinic, participants will leave not only as more skilled tree riders but also as more confident and capable educators, ready to inspire their students to explore the thrill of riding in the trees.
Learning Outcomes:
- Enhanced Snowboarding Techniques: Develop advanced skills for riding in trees, including improved balance, agility, and control in tight spaces and varied terrain.
- Safety Protocols: Understand the key safety considerations when riding in wooded areas, including hazard awareness and group management strategies.
- Teaching Strategies: Learn effective methods for instructing students on riding through trees, including progressive drills and tailored feedback to cater to diverse skill levels.
- Peer Collaboration: Foster a supportive learning community among instructors, sharing best practices and experiences to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Additional Event Details:
Tickets are supported for those who do not have a pass.