Level 1 Teaching Practice

Level 1 clinics may be completed and repeated in any order.

This is one of four required prerequisite on snow clinics for the Alpine Level 1 exam. You must attend all 4 clinics (minimum) to be prepared for the Level I Exam.

You will have the opportunity to lead a teaching segment, as outlined below; more details may be found the PSIA-NW Certification Guide 2025.

🆕Teaching topics will not be assigned. Candidates are expected to derive the “learning outcome” for the group based on the morning roundtable and warm-up run watching their peers.

Timing

• Candidates should be prepared to teach the group at any point during the day, for up to 20 minutes.
  • Although it is not necessary to fill the time given, it is recommended you continue to work with the group for the allotted time – the examiners will monitor the time for you. 
• Candidates are encouraged to use the entire run. 
• 🆕A chairlift ride will not be available as an option during the 20 minute teaching assessment.

You should download the PSIA-NW Alpine Certification Guide and familiarize yourself with the Level 1 Process, the Beginner Zone Skiing situations and the Skills and Fundamentals activities you will be demonstrating during the on-snow exam.

PSIA-NW Certification Guide 2025

PSIA/AASI-NW Certification Information

Please sign up in advance for this clinic as we use this to track your attendance of the 4 prerequisite clinics.

Meeting location: Adult Lesson Corral, slopeside Sahale Lodge

Voluntary unpaid clinic.

Wear  personal jacket.

Minimum of 3 participants.