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Dates: Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Monday, April 20, 2026 from 8 am - 5 pm MT (3 Days)
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Event Type: Education Clinic
Location: Mt. Bachelor
Host Division: National
Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Event Registration:
- First Chair Rate: $599.00 (available through Tuesday, March 17)
- Last Chair Rate: $799.00
- CEUs: 18
Prerequisites: None
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12 am MT
Online Registration: CLOSED
Offline Registration: Contact the division office.
Course Description:
CROSS COUNTRY ACADEMY
Attending Cross Country Academy will help you grow both your personal skills and teaching techniques with three focused and personalized days on snow. You will be coached by members or alumni of the PSIA-AASI National Team while networking with and learn new ways of teaching from fellow professionals from across the U.S.
Bring both your classic and skate gear. You must be able to ski intermediate terrain to get the most out of the event!
About Mt. Bachelor
We are incredibly excited to be at Mt. Bachelor near Bend, Oregon this year. Situated above 6,000 feet, it is home to one of the country's longest groomed Nordic seasons! Mt. Bachelor has tons of snow in April--Spring skiing is its strength. You can expect the trails to be groomed daily, and there is a strong possibility that all 50 km will still be open.
First time attending Academy?
You must select the pace and terrain you prefer to ski during your registration. You will be assigned a coach on the first night after the welcome reception (be sure to attend!) based off your preferences selected during registration. Please honestly assess your capabilities to limit injury risk and maximize enjoyment. We want all attendees to have a safe, fun week!
Your clinic leader will assess your goals to ensure the group is a good fit and you will have the option to change groups. Indoor and on-snow elective opportunities allow you to take a break and/or try new things and network with others.
For reference - classic skier: Classic - Skill Level -- Peak Form
For reference - skate skier: Skate - Skill Level -- Peak Form
Additional Event Details:
Cancellation Policy:
- Full refund through Jan. 31
- Cancel Feb. 1 - Feb. 28 is $150 penalty
- Cancel March 1 and later - no refund
Waitlist Policy:
If Cross Country Academy reaches capacity, an online waitlist will be available to allow further registrations in case any participants cancel. Follow the link on the calendar's event page to join the waitlist. A credit card on file is required in order to join the waitlist. Note that you will be automatically registered and charged for the event if a spot opens up. Your cost for the event will be locked in at the rate of the event the moment you join the waitlist.
If you add yourself to a waitlist, please remember that you are committing to attending that event should you get a spot.
- If a spot opens up in the event at least 1 month before the start date, you will automatically be enrolled, and your credit card will be charged for the event.
- You will receive two notification emails, one confirming the event and one confirming the credit card charge.
- You will NOT automatically be cancelled from the waitlist if you are registered for another event on the same day.
You can cancel yourself from the waitlist at any time. If you need assistance removing yourself from the waitlist you can email or call us to be removed from the waitlist. Members on the waitlist are subject to following the cancellation policy if you get moved into the event. Generally, this means that it is risky to put yourself on multiple waitlists for the same day, or the same event type within two weeks of each other.
Event Registration
- First Chair Rate: $599.00 (available through Tuesday, March 17)
- Last Chair Rate: $799.00
CEUs: 18
Prerequisites: None
Registration Deadline Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 12 am MT
This package includes each of the following sections.
What size t-shirt do you wear? (Choose 1 option):
- What size t-shirt do you wear? ,Men's 2XL,Men's XL,Men's L,Men's M,Men's S,Women's 2XL,Women's XL,Women's L,Women's M,Women's S,Women's XS
What level classic skier are you? (Choose 1 option):
- Please choose a number,1. Beginner,2. Advanced Beginner,3. Intermediate (-),4. Intermediate,5.Intermediate (+),6. Advanced
What level skate skier are you? (Choose 1 option):
- Please choose a letter,A. Beginner,B. Advanced Beginner,C. Intermediate (-),D. Intermediate,E. Intermediate (+),F. Advanced
What energy/fitness level best describes you? (Choose 1 option):
- Please choose a level,Lower Energy/Fitness: I'd prefer slower pacing/easier trails/or lower mileage at this event.,Moderate Energy/Fitness: I'd prefer to ski primarily intermediate terrain or would prefer moderate pacing at this event.,Higher Energy/Fitness: I'd prefer to ski more advanced trails/cover more distance or have certain aspects of this event specifically geared towards fitness.

