Mt. Hood Meadows Nordic Training
Along with our clinics, you’ll find plenty of resources to help you level up your skiing and teaching!
CLICK ME Nordic Classic and Skate First Time Experience Goals
PSIA-AASI: Professional Ski Instructors of America
CLICK ME Cross Country Ski Manual
PSIA-AASI Online Videos: https://lms.thesnowpros.org/
Required and Free:
Delivering the Beginner Experience — Cross Country
Introduction to Working with Children
PSIA-AASI Northwest on Cross Country Skiing: https://www.psia-nw.org/education/cross-country/
If you’re looking for more ways to grow as a Nordic instructor, PSIA-AASI Northwest has excellent cross-country education options — from skill-building clinics to certification pathways. Their programs are a great supplement to what we do here and can help you expand your toolkit on and off the snow. They also offer Scholarship Programs in addition to our in house Scholarships for Mt. Hood Meadows Instructors
Cross Country Skiing with Kids
This workbook is for anyone interested in growing their skills as a Nordic instructor, especially those pursuing the Children’s Specialist (CS1) certification. It’s full of practical ideas and insights—and it’s just as useful even if you’re not planning to take the exam.
Children’s Specialist Program – Cross-Country Workbook
CAP Model
