PSIA-RM Fall 2012

THE JOURNAL OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROFESSIONAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR

FALL 2012

Rocky Mountain BoaRd RepResentatives

Joel Munn, pResident, FRont Range

Rick Hinckley, vice pResident, soutHeRn distRict

Rick Rodd, secRetaRy, MeMBeR at laRge

FRed RuMFoRd, soutHeRn distRict

donnie MecHalke, FRont Range

Joe WeBsteR, WesteRn slope

Jane taRloW, FRont Range

tiFFany tRuitt, WesteRn slope

RoBeRt leMley, MeMBeR at laRge

Rick Rodd, MeMBeR at laRge

RoBin May, soutHeRn distRict

Jason HaRtMann, WesteRn slope

psia/aasi RepResentative

peteR donaHue

coMMittee cHaiRs:

BaRBaRa szWeBel – adaptive cHaiR

JonatHan Ballou – alpine cHaiR

dusty dyaR – cHildRen’s cHaiR

patti Banks – noRdic cHaiR

MicHael Blanton – snoWBoaRd cHaiR

Jack sciacca – MeMBeR scHool cHaiR

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This letter goes out to the brave and the fearless who survived last season and are ready to do it all again. I am not sure who we sliding enthusiasts upset

last season but between the challenging econ-omy and lack of snow, it’s a miracle any of us want to do it again. But I can tell based on dues re-ups and the calls as of late, there are plenty of you willing to commit. Because of this commitment and in recognition of the challenges working in the industry can hold, the Rocky Mountain Board of Directors has approved over $21,000 in scholarships!

MeMbeR SchoLARShIPS The scholarships range in amount and are

event specific. They will include such prod-ucts as; ITC’s, Level 2/3 exam days and preps, Children’s, Freestyle, Rocky Mountain Trainer and Special order clinics applied for by your Directors. These and all other schol-arships can be found on our website www.psia-rm.org under member benefits.

AdAPtIve educAtIon SuPPoRt In addition to the above scholarships RM

is committed to continuing its support of the Adaptive voucher program. This program was designed several years ago to support adaptive instructors. The monies go towards free education and certification for adaptive instructors. Details are provided directly to your Adaptive School Manager.

coMMunIty SuPPoRt Last year we did a pilot program through

the Taos Community Foundation called “Bring em’ to the slopes”. It was a huge suc-

cess and had an incredible impact on the New Mexico skiing/riding community. Because of this the RM board has approved $2500 to grant to a local nonprofit to support bringing underprivileged kids to the slopes.

Why? As a nonprofit organization, we have work-

ed very hard to ensure our financial stability and success by keeping our expenses under control, improving the products we sell and supporting the needs of our member schools. This coupled with generous member dona-tions has allowed for us to grow our invest-ment savings substantially. While not-for-profit organizations are able to earn a profit, more accurately termed a surplus; such earn-ings must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion, or specific, dedicated plans. Our plan has all along has been to make an impact on the industry by providing the best education in ski and snow-board teaching to our members. Our strategic message is; “As a lifelong commitment PSIA-Rocky Mountain-AASI will provide oppor-tunities to enhance your success and inspire your passion as a snowsports professional by offering experiences that value people and are inclusive and supportive.”

Your administration staff and board of directors wants to uphold this message in every way possible and these scholarships help us do just that. Keep dreaming and we will do everything we can to support those dreams this year and in the years to come.

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can.”

2012-13 ScholarshipsBy Executive Director Dana Forbes

Scholarship RecipientsMary Elizabeth O’Connell, daughter of member Patricia O’Connell, was awarded a $500 Educational Foundation scholarship. She begins her freshman year at Dartmouth College

Christian Reicheneder, son of member Yvonne Reicheneder, was awarded a $500 Educational Foundation scholarship. He begins his freshman year at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

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The snow is beginning to make its pres-ence known to all in the high country as a crisp ting to the nostrils. With that, our brains start thinking of chairs

turning, beanies and gloves and of course making a move to the PSIA/AASI-RM web-site to see what the latest is on our profes-sion. Just as there are things changing in the alpine world with the re-vamped Cert III process, the Alpine Freestyle world is not to be outdone by our flat tail counterparts. We’ve also revamped our process as well as scoring criteria and exam format.

Allow me to explain. The freestyle spe-cialist credentials for alpine have been morphed this summer in order to better adjust with the changing times of our sport. The overall theme of scoring criteria has shifted from task based scoring to more of a skills or element ownership scoring. How it is scored is the same, (1-6) what has changed is the What is scored. We have traditionally stayed in suit with our alpine brothers/sisters and kept it very task based, now we have moved to an element scoring.

In the park & pipe world there are four ele-ments to all park riding, which are flatland, rails, jumps, & pipe. Instead of scoring the specific maneuvers and then tallying those scores, we will score tasks that are related to these elements and group them into these elements.

As for the process, the FS-1 will stay un-changed and it is still a stand-alone 3-day event much like a clinic/exam. The first two

days are used for giving examples of the four elements and the riding improvement of those elements with the third day being the actual exam. The FS-2 & FS-3 have been combined into a snowboard type exam that is a “call the ball” type scenario which lets the candidate make their choice as to which level they would like to go for. The process is a two day event, the first day is a teaching/technical/ MA/ Safety day where candidates will spend the day being evalu-ated on abilities to teach safely in a park setting, with MA portions being pulled in throughout the day. The second day is the skiing of the four elements and its evalua-tion. The Freestyle Fiesta & Jibber’s Para-dise clinics are recommended prerequisites for this exam.

So what does this mean? Well, if you are a cert one you can go through the FS-1 then proceed to the FS-2 & FS-3 without delay or cost increase. There is ONE catch for all you silver pins out there, if you decide to leap frog over the FS-1 (which is your right to do so) the pre-requisites are mandatory (either Fiesta or Paradise) this way there are no sur-prises, as you would be jumping straight into an exam setting. An Alpine Cert 1 that has successfully completed FS-1 may vie for an FS-3 birth if they are inclined.

Anyhow, that’s that, and now I’m fully stoked for the season, keep smiling it will be here soon.

Your RM Alpine Jibber’s Education Staff

RM Alpine Freestyle


Aaaahhhh! I love the crunching sound of fall leaves under foot and tire. The crisp, still mornings as the heat escapes the ground is our countdown to winter

wonderland. Snow guns have fired up to get a head start on another memorable season in the white room. As our natural canvas is preparing itself for our slicing brush strokes, your RM Admin team and committees are extremely busy preparing for your educa-tion and certification events. Throughout this issue of Instructor to Instructor you are informed of new and changing products as our discipline committees have been busy all summer to help us all be better prepared to do the job we love so much; share our passion of snow sliding with others. As the anticipation grows to uncomfortable levels, here are a few tidbits to help curb the appetite until we can once again let it rip.

WebtAStIc InteRMIngLIngS Yes, we have a completely new information hub at www.psia-rm.org. One of your Admin Team’s big summer projects was the launch of our new and dramatically improved web-site. The goal of this project was to provide the Rocky Mountain membership with all of the tools to be successful in a “one stop shop-ping” platform. The event calendar allows you several different ways to view our events while allowing all of the necessary detail to unfold as needed. Do you see something you like? Sim-ply click on the register now button and you will be taken directly to the Lakewood office (National) website’s registration portal for that specific event. You will be prompted to log in with your national identification membership credentials which have slightly changed. Your user name is your full e-mail address and your password is your six digit national identifica-tion number. The event detail on the Rocky Mountain web site is your link to up to the minute news on the event as well as education materials needed for success. The new shop will allow you to purchase whatever you need to stomp your next event or simply expand your teaching bag of tricks. Weather and snow reports will get your juices flowing for finding the best face shots. It’s all there for you!

SPoRtuS FLAvoRouS

AdAPtIve Your new Adaptive Chairperson Kirsten Atkins provides us with the goods for an ever growing segment of our industry. Numbers are increasing in Adaptive sports participa-tion, especially in the newly acknowledged national standard in Adaptive Snowboarding. RM will be hosting an Adaptive Snowboard ITC at the Adaptive National Academy, also known as the Hartford Ski Spectacular. Check out Kirsten’s detailed report in the Adaptive World.

ALPIne Now on his second term as Alpine Chair-person, Jonathan Ballou outlines some evo-lutions and changes in alpine products. The Level III skiing exam changes have been in the works now for well over a year in the making. As outlined, the changes set up the exam candidates for the best possible train-ing, assessment and flexibility for maximum skill development and ultimately successful results. Teaching Theory receives an over-haul to expand on the already popular product allowing more time to practice in the real life, on snow arena! If you are a Level 3, aka. Full Cert instructor looking to expand your educa-tional awareness and skills, then the 401 level sessions are for you. Whether you are on the Rocky Mountain Trainer (RMT) pathway or not, these high level products will challenge your abilities and expand your teaching/coaching knowledge to the fullest extent. If it

is time for a continuing education clinic, take a break from the stock All Mountain Perfor-mance clinic and go for 401 exceptionalism!

chILd SPecIALISt “The kids are alright.” – The Who. In fact, they are much better since our Children’s Specialist products continue to evolve and gain popularity. Your Children’s committee Chairperson, Dusty Dyar outlines changes to the CS1 and CS2 products with the move of the quizzes to an on line format. Download the workbooks well ahead of time and plan to take your on line quiz prior to arriving at the on snow event. Every 2 years, we host the Rocky Mountain Children’s Academy, a three day Children’s extravaganza this season held in Vail January 15 – 17. Check the web-site for detailed outlines of this popular event.

FReeStyLe Viva la Freestyle! Industry wide, freestyle is known for constant progression and this season follows suit with Rocky Mountain’s products as well as with national credential-ing. David Oliver lays down the new skill focused assessment as well as changes to the Freestyle pathway. A national taskforce including RM members David Oliver and Tony Macri have been working diligently at producing national freestyle standards. Once approved your FS credential will have street credibility across divisional boundaries simi-lar to certifications and children’s specialist certificates.

Let’s Get Ready to RipBy Dave Schuiling, Director of Education


noRdIc Free the heel and your soul will follow. Or as a friend once said while learning to Tele-mark; “free the heel and plant your face!” For those of you not interested in training heels, your Nordic Chairlady extraordinaire gives us the updates from the less grounded disci-plines of Cross Country track and skate and Telemark. Two day modules and new move-ment analysis models allow for more focused and accurate assessment. Of course the fun factor is always a Nordic priority.

SnoWboARd Reporting from the snowboard world is Michael “Spicky” Blanton. Movement analy-sis is a hot topic for snowboard as well and the team is working to get updated MA as well as standards videos embedded into the new website. Snowboard is offering a bunch of new sessions carrying into this season for continuing education or extra certification training. These two day sessions focus on Riding, Teaching, Technical and Freestyle. Check out the Event Calendar to find one that fits into your schedule.

RIP cItyAs you prepare to “light it up” on snow this season, take a look at all of the exciting offer-ings from your Rocky Mountain division. Your home base for all of your informational goods is your PSIA-Rocky Mountain-AASI web-site. As your highly anticipated event drawers nearer, you can always refer to that specific event on the RM site for up to the minute news as it unfolds. Our new event plug in allows you to see meeting space details, lodging infor-mation and discount codes, materials needed to help you prepare, logs, workbooks and so much more! Shortly after the registration dead-line time of three weeks out, you will receive a confirmation e-mail linking you back to the event detail on the web site, your one stop hub for all things awesome in Rocky Mountain. Of course, should you have any questions along the path to righteousness, please feel free to contact your friendly and always smiling Administrative team in Steamboat. All the best in arcing, jibbing, slashing and launching.

Afresh new season always brings in something new! This season you will see the AASI-RM Education Staff rockin’ new 686 uniforms,

bye-bye fades and frays! The fancy new website is up and, as

promised, easy to navigate. Signing up for an event is only a click away. It will be a great resource for all of us on the front line. It even covers snow conditions!

One of the committee projects this summer was to shoot some new M.A. and standards videos. Your committee is diligently working on this. We hope to get some standards on the website, and some fresh M.A. footage for level 2&3 this season. We also have troubleshooting sub-committees on each level to insure that we are not letting antiquated material linger in the curriculum.

We are looking forward to Fall Train-ing this season as some education staff from other divisions are joining us. It is just after the ASEA National Examiner Conference, so there will be some innova-

tive ideas and conversations flowing. I’ll fill you in on the next newsletter.

Remember our developmental offer-ings this season! We are scheduling these sessions during ITCs at smaller resorts. Veteran instructors can support their friends going to ITC, have fun, learn some cool stuff and get education credit! All without the pressure of a certification atmosphere. Silverton Heli-drops is not an official clinic yet, but with your input it could be!

We will be accepting applications for the AASI-RM Education Staff this season, please contact the office for the details.

Down here in the southwest there is snow on the peaks. I know we are still a few cold snaps away before old man win-ter moves in for the duration, but before you know it we will be on the snow sharing good times with old friends, and new ones too! Raise a glass (whatever is appropriate) to a happy, healthy and lucrative season! Cheers!

Sideways Sliding UpdateBy Michael Blanton


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First, I would like to congratulate Jim Shaw (Tele) From Winter Park and Ross Matlock (XC) from Crested Butte on making the National Nordic Team

for 2012-16. These guys rocked at the tryouts and are two extremely qualified individuals. You will see great things from them!

Secondly, and equally important, I would like to welcome Tom Hickock and Justin Pickens to the RM Tele Education Staff. Both Justin and Tom have worked hard as apprentice staff members for quite a while, and became full Tele Advanced Educators last spring. They will be great additions to our RM Nordic team.

Next, here are a few notes on our exam processes. Last winter we added a new teaching presentation format to both Tele and XC certification events. They are un-scored, 2-to-5 minute teaching segments meant to be icebreakers, with feedback pro-vided by the entire group. They create prac-tice and learning opportunities that allowed folks to get used to presenting in front of their peers and give the selector a hint of how they might teach later in the exam. These mini-presentations were helpful and well received by both participants and staff, so they will stay on as part of the process for future exams.

Also, our format for verifying Movement Analysis has changed and improved for all Tele exams. Instead of plodding through it here, get the complete details on the new formats at the RM website (www.psia-rm.

org). Click on “Education,” click on “Tele-mark,” and then click “Telemark Reference Materials,” then find the document entitled, “Movement Analysis Telemark” (for the appropriate level) listed on the Telemark Reference Materials Download Page.

Lastly, new for this year, instead of just offering the 3-day exam for Tele, we will also offer three, 2-day modules as an alter-native. These modules will be 2-day “cli-xams” (half clinic, half exam—all totally fun). There will be one each for Skiing Skills, Movement Analysis & Technical Knowledge, and Teaching Skills/Knowl-edge. Check out the Nordic Event Calendar on the RM website for the dates and more details.

Well, that’s it for now. Hope to ski with you soon!

Nordic Chairlady’s Fall ReportBy Patti Banks, Nordic Chair

Board of Directors Ballot ApplicationsIt’s that time of year again! Four 3-year term board positions are coming up and

new Board members take office at the 2013 spring meeting. Applications are due by November 15th, 2013. Please carefully consider your ability to commit the time and

energy that being a board member requires before submitting your application by reading the Board of Directors Job Description on the web page below.

You will find the application form on this page of the RM website: www.psia-rm.org/membership/membership-forms

Or, you can call the office to obtain a copy by mail or fax.


As I look to the top of Aspen Highlands from my townhouse I can see snow starting to accumulate in the Highlands Bowl and the spectacular peaks that

surround it. Even though winter just ended for me with some fabulous spring skiing in New Zealand, this time of year never fails to bring skiing to the forefront of my mind as I eagerly await the opening of the mountains. Many of you have specific goals, be it pro-fessional, personal, or both, and the Alpine Committee would like to make sure that you have the tools necessary to achieve success. As with most years there have been a few changes to the certification and development products PSIA-RM offers. Those changes are outlined below.

LeveL III SkIIng exAMThe largest change by far for the 2012/13

season is the evolution of the Level III ski-ing exam process. There have been several articles written to date on this change. For a complete overview of the changes and the history of this evolution please refer to the following back issues of the Instructor to Instructor available at www.PSIA-RM.org. • Spring2012 -Article titledAlpineL3Exam changes for 2012/13• Fall2011–ArticletitledLet’sgetitstarted• Spring2011–ArticletitledAlpinemovingforward

Those of you who are currently in the Level III process will be receiving an email shortly that will explain how these changes will affect you directly. The evolution of this exam represents a fantastic collaborative effort from the Alpine Committee, Education Staff and involved members during and after their exam experiences.

teAchIng theoRyIn 2006 PSIA-RM introduced an indoor

course called Teaching Theory Workshop. The purpose of this course was to create greater opportunities for membership to go in depth into the teaching and learning theo-ries that form the backbone of the American Teaching System. Over the past summer this course has been expanded from its original

one-day format to a two-day course. The workshop will start indoors on the first day, covering various models for identifying stu-dent needs and creating successful lessons, all presented from a practical perspective. Day two will be on-snow and participants will have opportunities to practice applying what was learned on day one.

401 cLInIcS401 clinics represent PSIA-RM’s most

advanced clinic offerings. These are require-ments for attending the RMT (formally Trainer Accreditation) exam and are sub-stance filled clinics appropriate for Level III members who want to develop their skills beyond Level III and towards training other ski instructors. All 401 clinics have gone through significant development over the summer work cycle. Brief descriptions are below. For full descriptions, dates and the RMT pathway please visit www.psia-rm.org• 401IndoorClinicLeadingandPresenta-tion Skills. This two-day indoor clinic is designed to help aspiring trainers create inspirational, interac-tive indoor clinics and introduce them to the basic principles of writing and designing clin-ics and creating experiential learning environ-

ments. Participants will also be introduced to and have opportunities to practice presenta-tion skills. This clinic is highly recommended for all people interested in pursuing RMT and should be taken prior to 401 On-Snow Clinic Leading Skills• 401On-snowClinicLeadingSkills.This two-day on-snow clinic will help Level III instructors create effective outlines and present interactive, experiential clinics for new and seasoned instructors. This clinic is designed to take participants deeper into the applications of the clinics leading models and creating and facilitating objectives from a practical perspective. • 401TechnicalFoundationsandMovementAnalysis

This two-day indoor clinic will explore the technical aspects of skiing beyond Level III. The course covers biomechanics, physics, and technique relevant to aspiring trainers and will enhance the participant’s personal movement analysis skills. This course will also develop the participant’s ability to train other instructors to use the PSIA-RM move-ment analysis model at each of the three lev-els of certification. • 401PrecisionSkiingThis two-day on-snow course will develop the participant’s technical accuracy and tac-tics in their personal skiing as well as in their ability to demonstrate maneuvers. Through-out the two days participants will gain a stronger understanding of what is required to ski at the level of a trainer and where they are in relation to that level.

The Alpine Committee regularly reviews our current course offerings and content. Our goal is always to create relevant content that serves our membership and member schools and promotes excellence within our indus-try. We encourage and welcome input on the direction we are going or should be going. Please feel free to reach out to any member of the committee with suggestions.

Current committee members are: John Wiltgen, Mark Raymond, Josh Fogg, Jim Shaw, Jenn Metz, Randy Brooks, Dave Greg-ory, Jonathan Ballou, Gates Lloyd.

Alpine Update September 2012By Jonathan Ballou, Alpine Committee Chair


Winter is approaching and there are some new things happening in the Adaptive world.

I would like to introduce myself for those of you who don’t know me. My name is Kirsten Atkins and I am the new Adaptive Committee Chair. I live in Crested Butte and have worked for the Adaptive Sports Center since 1987. This new challenge is exciting and I look forward to meeting many more of you.

Big thanks to Barbara Szwebel, who is stepping aside as the committee chair to re-focus her energy on taking the lead on the Adaptive Snowboard Committee. They have been working hard on updating the certifi-cation process and ASB education materials which you can check out on the new PSIA-RM website.

Why should you get involved in adaptive snow sports this season?

The biggest reasons, of course, are because it is incredibly gratifying and at the end of the day you feel good about your job!

Beyond that, Adaptive skiing and snow-boarding is an expanding area in our indus-try. Many of our Adaptive schools report an increase in numbers despite a difficult econ-omy or last seasons’ lack of snow. Programs for veterans with disabilities can be found at areas throughout the region, children with cognitive disabilities are showing up in our classes, and the demand for qualified adap-tive instructors is increasing. Cross discipline, trained instructors have the flexibility to sur-vive in this economy.

Even within the Adaptive world, Adap-tive snowboarding is growing. First year instructors in our program get almost twice

the amount of lessons if they ski and snow-board. Many of our young servicemen with disabilities, loss of limbs, visual impairments, head injuries, etc., want to learn how to snow-board. With Adaptive Snowboarding now being accepted into the Paralympics in Sochi for 2014, it is an exciting time to be involved in the sport!

WAnt to tAP In?In December, we are extremely lucky to

have an amazing event, Disabled Sports USA’s, “Hartford Ski Spectacular” in Breck-enridge. It hosts “Learn to Ski” and “Learn to Race” programs for people with disabilities. You will meet students, instructors, volun-teers, and equipment manufacturers from all over the world, including participants from Warfighter Sports, and the US Paralympic Ski Team.

It also includes PSIA’s Adaptive National Academy. The five days are packed with clinics on a variety of topics from teaching a beginner how to mono ski to racing with a blind skier, taught by Adaptive Education staff from across the country and Adaptive National Team members. Courses are offered for cross discipline, new, and experienced Adaptive instructors. A Level 1 Adaptive Snowboard ITC will be offered on Decem-ber 5-7. Not only is this an opportunity to be involved in this incredible event, you’ll get continuing education credits from PSIA!

For more information or to register go to www.skispec.org

cAn’t MAke It In deceMbeR?There are several Adaptive events listed

in this year’s calendar. With enough notice we can provide staff for traveling clinics on Adaptive related topics and certification exams. PSIA-RM is continuing their voucher program for volunteers that can be used for existing clinics, or we can create one that fits your specific needs. For more information on traveling clinics, please feel free to contact Tim in the office.

With lots of options, now is a fantastic time to build your skills and adapt your knowl-edge!

From the Adaptive World - Fall 2012By Kirsten Atkins

New Education Staff members were

selected as follows:Alpine Examiner 1 began in 2011/12

season:Gulden, TomRoberts, Ben

Snowboard Examiner 1 began in 2011/12 season:

Harris, NickLawes, MarkNoble, Scott

Voegtle, MattWatts, Giri

Alpine Freestyle Advanced Educator beginning in 2012/13 season:

Benson, DougMarbach, Ben

Nordic Telemark Advanced Educator beginning in the 2012/2013 season:

Hickok, TomPicken, Justin

Children’s Educational Training Team beginning in the 2012/2013 season:

Evans, Mike T.

Congratulations to them all and we look forward to seeing them on the slopes!

CorrectionsThe following instructors were inadver-tently left off the list of successful exam candidates in the Summer 2012 issue.

ALPIne LeveL 3Jenny Cooper

AdAPtIve SnoWboARd LeveL 1Annes, Fred; Bates, Matthew; Burritt, Col-leen; Chiu, Chuck; Crane, Kiri; Cullen, Paulie; Gale, Daniel; General, Ramir: Hod-der, Susan; Kay, Mark; Kenney, Chloe; Leard, Joshua; Moore, Larry; Peterich, Erica; Purdy, Amy; Robins, Brandon; Showers, Reggie; Strong, Evan.

FALL 2012 PSIA-RM/AASI ROCKY MOUNTAIN CURRICULUM 1

ITC LeveL 1 INSTRUCTOR TRAININg COURSe—ALL DISCIPLINeS

The Instructor Training Course (ITC) is a 3-day block of clinics which culminates in Level 1 Certification. Those candidates suc-cessfully completing the 3-day ITC (graded pass/fail) and all requirements are awarded their Level 1 Pin & Certificate. Level 1 is a trade certification qualifying candidates to teach level 1, first timers, to level 4 Stu-dents. The ITC is fun! You’ll learn the basics of Snowsports instruction while enhancing your skills and overall success with students. You’ll also make new friends and improve your personal skills. Our professional staff will inspire you to work hard and learn more! The ITC is offered in Adaptive Ski or Snow-board, Alpine, Snowboard, Telemark and X/C

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ACADeMY Ski and Ride for three days with your Rocky Mountain PSIA-AASI National Team Mem-bers at Vail. This event happens every two years and is not to be missed. Your Rocky Mountain team members represent all sliding genres and cross discipline sliding is highly encouraged. Team members will be your guides to the latest and greatest in teaching, technical and personal sliding improvement. Representing Alpine is Jonathan Ballou and Nick Herrin. Alpine Freestylin’ jibbers are David Oliver and Kelly Coffey. Riding afi-cionados are Scott Anfang and Tony Macri for snowboard sessions. And your Nordic gurus are Ross Matlock and Jim Shaw.

ADAPTIve CeRT 3 PReP CLINICThis 2-day clinic will focus on teaching, movement analysis and technical understand-ing for adaptive skiing levels 1-9. All aspects of adaptive specialties will be addressed through interaction and discussion.

ADAPTIve FUNCTIONAL SKIINg & TeChNICAL PReP CLINIC

Participants will be introduced to the func-tional skiing tasks and movements needed to effectively teach adaptive lessons. Additional discussions regarding adaptive teaching and lesson planning will enhance understanding. The first day is indoors and the second day is on snow.

ADAPTIve TRAINeR’S PReP CLINICParticipants will receive feedback on teach-ing skills, movement analysis and technical understanding as it relates to Adaptive Func-tional Skiing. Candidates will do video anal-ysis and peer review as it relates to training other instructors in Adaptive Specialties.

BRILLIANT SKIINg & RIDINgThe Sports Diamond™ is a framework for managing yourself as a teacher and an ath-lete. It works as a road map, check-list, model and methodology to allow you to make great decisions, collaborate better with students, self-coach, transfer to other sports and have a wonderful day even when not at peak per-formance. This clinic will be a practical on-snow, interactive demonstration of how to use the Sports Diamond™ to enhance what-ever you are doing in skiing - whether it be teaching, free-skiing or exam-taking. Unfor-tunately Weems Westfeldt is off the snow for the season but his highly trained clinicians will be taking over for him.

STReNgTh-BASeD LeARNINg CONCePTSOne of PSIA-RM’s most popular clinics, this evolutionary process provides instruc-tors with a first-hand experience of creating unforgettable learning experiences. Facili-tated by Leon “Littlebird” DesMoineaux, this interactive event evolves every year from the participation and feedback of top-flight instructors. The core of this two-day session revolves around identifying and building on participant strengths as teachers and learners. For both skiers and snowboarders, this clinic has a great reputation for being informative, innovative and fun!

ALPINe ALL MOUNTAIN PeRFORMANCeExplore the technical and tactical aspects of skiing steep to steep off-piste terrain and all types snow conditions for PSIA Level II certified and above. Develop optimal ski and body performance in extreme terrain and achieve efficiency in all terrain and snow conditions. Group participation will facilitate greater understandings of cause and effect relationships and improve feedback accuracy at high skiing levels. This course builds on foundations from the “All Mountain Perfor-mance” course.

ALPINe BOOT BALANCINg AND ALIgNMeNTThis two-day equipment-oriented clinic will focus on balancing and alignment issues for all Alpine and Telemark skiers. Topics include biomechanics, equipment consider-ations and individual skier characteristics and alignment aspects. This clinic will be held with boot specialist, Jim Lindsay.

ALPINe CLINIC LeADINg SKILLS 401Spend two days on snow with a focus on training other instructors. Develop lesson plans, write goals and hone objectives to syn-thesize organizational and participant needs in a clinic setting. Practice precise communi-cation skills in front of your peer group while learning strategies to coach them towards excellence. Practice giving feedback and receive suggestions for improvement.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CURRICULUM

All sessions require current PSIA/AASI Membership. Most sessions are priced between $65 and $85 per day. Lift tickets are generously donated by member schools. Clinic group sizes are typically between 6-11 participants. Some clinics require prerequisites or certification to attend. Please visit www.psia-rm.org to see if a clinic requires a prerequisite. PSIA-Rocky

Mountain-AASI reserves the right to cancel any clinic. Sign up for clinics at www.psia-rm.org.

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ALPINe eDwIN TeRReLL MeMORIAL CLINICThis clinic and Scholarship Fund is in dedica-tion to Edwin Terrell, who was an exceptional athlete, ski instructor and Divisional Clinic Leader from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Edwin had an enthusiastic hunger for self improve-ment. In his memory, this clinic provides a unique open-minded exploration into the big picture of movement and natural behaviors utilizing information from other sports. The Edwin Terrell Memorial Clinic is a Southern District clinic open to all Rocky Mountain members with one scholarship per Southern District Ski School available.

ALPINe exTReMe MOUNTAIN PeRFORMANCeExplore the technical and tactical aspects of skiing steep to steep off-piste terrain and all types snow conditions for PSIA Level II certified and above. Develop optimal ski and body performance in extreme terrain, and achieve efficiency in all terrain and snow conditions. Group participation will facilitate greater understandings of cause and effect relationships and improve feedback accuracy at high skiing levels. This course builds on foundations from the “All Mountain Perfor-mance” course.

ALPINe FALL wORKShOPGet an early season tune-up for your technique from top PSIA-Rocky Mountain Divisional Trainers. Share your knowledge of contem-porary skiing, teaching and technical skills, as well as guest retention with your peers. Indi-vidual feedback with video will create a focus for development to take you into a successful season and beyond.

ALPINe FReeSTYLe FIeSTACome join our Alpine Freestyle Educators and other fellow jibbers for two full days of flying and sliding in the terrain parks. This party is made up of four 1/2-day sessions, to include rails, jumps, pipe and flats. There will be dif-ferent ability levels but don’t let that spicy chili detour you. We can mariachi no matter what your ability, from never-even-tried-it all the way to Advanced Freestyle practice. We can all enjoy! Sombrero’s optional; this clinic replaces the Freestyle Improvement Clinic. VIVA LA FREESTYLE!!

ALPINe JIBBeR’S PARADISeThis 2 day clinic is made up of four 1/2-day sessions, to include rails, jumps, pipe and flat. We will explore skiing intermediate to advanced level maneuvers and tricks as well as rails and a variety of switch skiing applica-tions. Utilizing the latest in teaching concepts and methodologies, we will explore the over-all freestyle experience. Improve personal skiing as technical and the mechanical aspect of freestyle skiing is explained. Have fun learning to improve the skills we have while getting the needed feedback and alterations needed to gain confidence and technique.

ALPINe MOveMeNT ANALYSIS 201 INDOORThis one-day, indoor clinic will introduce the Movement Analysis Process and enhance skills required to describe ski and body per-formances in each phase of the turn. We will analyze how these performances in one phase of a turn affect performances in another phase of the turn. Learn to prescribe movements for a lesson to encourage positive changes. Some time may be spent investigating skill mechan-ics, however, participants will be expected to bring a fundamental understanding from Technical Foundations.

ALPINe MOveMeNT ANALYSIS 301 INDOORThis one-day, indoor clinic will focus on the advanced application of Movement Analysis. Participants will learn to describe ski & body performances of the skills concept consider-ing duration, intensity, rate & timing. Partici-pants will analyze body to ski relationships, how one phase of a turn affects another, skill to skill relationships and some motiva-tional/understanding considerations. Partici-pants will begin filtering for root causes and develop relevant prescriptions for change in advanced skiers.

ALPINe MOveMeNT ANALYSIS 201 ON SNOwA one day on-snow clinic that will focus on applying and further developing the skills needed to demonstrate an understanding of the movement analysis process for Level 2 Certification by analyzing each other’s skiing using tasks from Level 2 Certification Skiing tasks and maneuvers.

ALPINe MOveMeNT ANALYSIS 301 ON SNOwA one day on-snow clinic that will focus on applying and further developing the skills needed to demonstrate an understanding of the movement analysis process for Level 3 Certification by analyzing each other’s skiing using tasks from Level 3 Certification Skiing tasks and maneuvers.

ALPINe PeRFORMANCe BUMPS This clinic will focus on skill development and tactics for exceptional mogul skiing. Coaching will highlight specific feedback on personal performance and demonstrations.

ALPINe PReCISION SKIINg 201Take concepts from the indoor Technical Foundations course and gain understanding through hands-on experience.

ALPINe PReCISION SKIINg 301Explore movements that exist in high level contemporary skiing and anchor learning as personal skiing in improved. Practice required maneuvers for Level 3 Certification and understand the technical implications relating to teaching advanced level students.

ALPINe PReCISION SKIINg 401Experience two exciting days of challeng-ing steeps, variable terrain and a wide vari-ety of snow conditions. Clinic focus is on skier versatility, tactical choices and varia-tions of maneuvers used at the Rocky Moun-tain Alpine Trainer. Expect the unexpected! Receive feedback regarding Rocky Mountain Trainer and above standards.

ALPINe RACe CLINIC Learn to race or improve your racing tech-nique! Get excellent coaching on carving your turns as applied to the specific tactical applications necessary in the gates. Practice on NASTAR-type courses with coaching from qualified Rocky Mountain Divisional Educators. Take new skills into the race course and improve your time. Proudly earn your medal and satisfy the appropriate NAS-TAR requirement for all levels of Alpine Cer-tification! Helmets required.

FALL 2012 PSIA-RM/AASI ROCKY MOUNTAIN CURRICULUM 3

ALPINe TeAChINg BegINNeR BUMPSThis clinic focuses on helping guests learn fundamental movements and tactics in easy bumps. Participants will discover ways to make bumps more fun and less intimidat-ing for guests by exploring skill-developing tasks, progressions and tactics. Participants will also receive feedback on their own skiing relative to the basic skill development used with guests.

ALPINe TeAChINg CONTeMPORARY SKIINgDial-it-up to modern day! On primarily groomed terrain, work on improving meth-ods, progressions and strategies to facilitate accurate movement patterns for your guests and to maximize modern ski usage. Improve your personal technique and understanding of modern day equipment along the way.

ALPINe TeChNICAL FOUNDATIONS AND PReSeNTATION SKILLS 401

Technical Foundations & Presentations 401 is a 2 day course offered in a classroom setting. The main focus of this clinic is to enhance skills at a staff trainer level for preparing and delivering indoor technical presentations. Participants will receive Bob Barnes’ Tech-nical Foundations DVD. The technical mate-rial in the DVD will serve as the basis for developing, preparing and delivering indoor presentations during the clinic. Emphasis will be placed on how to create fun and interac-tive presentations out of abstract technical concepts. Presentations will be recorded so that participants can evaluate their personal style and effectiveness. Personal feedback will enhance participant understanding and improve presentation delivery.

ALPINe The whOLe OF IT— BROKeN DOwNThis two-day clinic is designed to allow you to improve your fundamental skiing move-ments and utilizes the basic parallel to affect change in dynamic medium radius turns. This clinic is delivered in a coaching style so you will be skiing a lot. Be ready to see, feel and own some major changes after these two days!

ALPINe wOMeN’S wORKShOPTop women’s clinic leaders from the PSIA-AASI Rocky Mountain Divisional Educators provide insight, knowledge and inspiration for women participants of all ability levels. Improve teaching skills by learning to address equipment issues and tailor lesson content and other considerations to the physical and psychological profile of women. At the same time, take skiing to new heights in a support-ive, challenging environment.

ChILDReN’S DeveLOPMeNT CLINICThis clinic is open to any member of any discipline looking for training in the devel-opment and teaching of children, ages 3-16 years. This clinic is not a prerequisite to take Children’s Specialist 2, however is highly recommended. Two days will consist of in-depth training on children’s development for all age ranges. On snow teaching practice and indoor movement analysis practice will be provided. The participants will have the opportunity to clearly understand the process of Children’s Specialist 2 while increasing their depth of knowledge and teaching skills.

SNOwBOARD FReeSTYLe FIeSTAFiesta time in the Rockies, come join our Freestyle Educators and other fellow free-style junkies for two full days of flying and sliding in the terrain parks and on natural ter-rain. We can mariachi no matter what your ability, from never-even-tried-it all the way to Advanced Specialist practice. We can all enjoy! Sombrero’s optional.

SNOwBOARD hALF PIPe IMPROveMeNTThis two-day clinic is open to all levels and will cover all aspects of riding the half-pipe. This includes introduction through getting comfortable getting more amplitude, grabs, and spins. You will also explore different teaching progressions and movement analy-sis methods when in the pipe. You will be given lots of personal feedback to improve as well as tricks to teach and coach.

SNOwBOARD MA 201This 2 day clinic will develop participant’s ability to observe, describe, and analyze body movements and board performance of level 5-7 riders. We will focus on identifying board performance and specific movements relative to phases of the turn and prescribing move-ments for positive change. We will use these skills to improve the guest experience by introducing movements/exercises more effec-tively and making observations and feedback more concise and effective. We will spend time indoors on video analysis and group discussion and outdoors practicing real-time observation and description while developing exercises and drills for improved movement analysis skills.

SNOwBOARD PARK 101/201This clinic is designed for snowboard instruc-tors interested in the basics of freestyle riding, including the park and pipe. Top freestyle coaches will start you with a solid founda-tion of technique to take you to the next level and beyond. Using the latest and greatest pro-gressions and teaching methodologies, you’ll learn a lot while having fun!

SNOwBOARD RIDe 301 & 401Riding improvement clinics will be split up into 2 ability groups: 301 for riders comfort-able on blue terrain; and 401 for riders on black terrain and beyond. All clinics vary in content according to the desires of the participants.

SNOwBOARD TeACh 201This 2 day clinic will focus on the education and human skills for creating a great guest centered lesson. We will explore the teach-ing and learning concepts such as learning styles, teaching styles, multiple intelli-gences, CAP model, and creative application to a variety of age groups and demograph-ics. Learn to build effective progressions and organize successful lesson plans. Culti-vate motivation and positive interaction with your guests while managing splits and class handling. This will be an interactive, partici-pant driven clinic.

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TeLeMARK 401 wORKShOPThis high-end workshop is designed for any Level 3 Certified Telemark instructor who wants to take their skills to the next level. During these exciting two days, explore advanced training methodology, cutting edge Telemark technique and upper-level progres-sions and exercises. Improve coaching for alpine and snowboard cross-over. Emphasis will be on fun, sharing ideas and personal improvement in skiing, training and technical knowledge.

TeLeMARK BLUeS AND BeYONDThis two-day clinic will address the needs of all Telemark skiers from intermediate (“never-evers” please see Learn to Telemark Clinic!) to bumps and powder. Participants will be divided into groups based on abil-ity. Video, when available, will be used to enhance learning.

TeLeMARK exTReMe MT. PeRFORMANCeHike and ski while working on your steeps and bump technique. Participants will get feedback on personal performance with video. Skiers must be comfortable on steep black and double-black terrain.

TeLeMARK- LeARN TO TeLeMARK! (INTRO TO TeLeMARK SKIINg)

This is a clinic for people who can already Alpine ski on green terrain and are first time Telemark skiers. Participants will become familiar with Telemark equipment while learning Telemark and parallel techniques on easy terrain. Practice with feedback from our top Telemark Education Staff and learn what it takes to become a “Nord”!

TeLeMARK MINI ACADeMYTele Mini Academy brings together rising stars, old hands and luminaries of Telemark instruction, inviting Snowsports educators from all divisions. This event follows right on the heels of a multi-disciplinary Examiners’ College (EC) at Copper Mountain where the latest certification standards are the focus for certifiers from across the country. Hone your skills and refresh or refine your demonstra-tions with members of the PSIA Nordic Team and other EC attendees. This event will be a great opportunity to network and get your legs and head in gear for the season ahead. OPTIONAL Day 2: Building on skills and standards explored on Day 1, participants will be offered video and real time feedback on individual performance in relation to the stan-dards. Participation in Day 1 is not a prereq-uisite to attend day 2.

TeLeMARK SKILLS IMPROveMeNTThis two-day clinic will address the needs of all Telemark skiers from green to expert on groomers to bumps and powder. Participants will be divided into groups based on abil-ity. Video, when available, will be used to enhance learning.

CROSS COUNTRY 401 wORKShOP/ TRAINeR PRePThis is a high-level workshop for instruc-tors who desire to improve their skiing and clinic leading skills beyond Level 3 Certifi-cation. Exactly what will be covered in this clinic will be formatted around participant goals. Topics covered could include: cutting-edge Classic and Skate technique, upper level teaching progressions, advanced train-ing methodology along with preparation for becoming a XC Rocky Mountain Trainer.

CROSS COUNTRY SKATe BeYOND LeveL 2This is an Advanced Skate Skiing course conducted by top Rocky Mountain coaches. Learn the latest techniques and receive per-sonal feedback from one of the nation’s top coaches.

CROSS COUNTRY SKATe & CLASSIC wORKShOPHone your XC skiing skills and update your Nordic knowledge. This two-day clinic is a non-certification based event designed to help participants improve their Skate & Classic skiing and teaching skills. Get personal feedback while solidifying your knowledge of various Skate and Classic maneuvers. Video analysis is often used.

CROSS COUNTRY LeARN TO AND IMPROve xC SKATe SKIINg

This is a clinic for people who want to learn how to Classic or Skate at a Cross Country Ski Area. Designed for first time XC skiers and people with some Skating ability, these clinics are taught by PSIA-XC Educators. You can learn to Skate on day one, Classic on day 2, do either day or both.

CROSS COUNTRY LeARN TO xC CLASSIC SKIINgThis is a clinic for people who want to learn how to Classic at a Cross Country Ski Area. Designed for first time XC skiers and people with some ability, these clinics are taught by PSIA-XC Educators. You can learn to Skate on day one, Classic on day 2, do either day or both.

SIgN UP FOR CLINICS AT www.PSIA-RM.ORgFOR qUeSTIONS AND MORe INFORMATION CALL OR eMAIL:

(970) 879-8335Fax: (970) 879-6760

Carissa Eggers – [email protected]

Tim Kenney – [email protected]@psia-rm.org


We have exciting things going on in children’s education. Each of the divisions continue to meet and agree on paths creating more consistency

nationally for children’s programs. We are implementing a few updates to Child Spe-cialist 1 & 2 this winter 2012/13. Child Spe-cialist 2 will be modified further next winter 2013/14. We are offering a Children’s Acad-emy this winter, plan to come spend time with Rocky Mountain’s Children’s staff and spe-cial guests Jan 15, 16, 17.

Let’s start with Child Specialist 1 (CS1). CS1 will remain a two day on-snow event blending education and verification of chil-dren’s snow sport instruction from beginner to intermediate. The major change for CS1 is we have taken the quizzes out of day 1 and 2 and created one online quiz for participants to complete prior to attending the event. The online quiz uses a bank of questions compiled by several divisions and will produce 50 ran-dom questions from the bank. A score of 80% or better is needed to be successful. We rec-ommend completing the CS1 workbook before taking the quiz, as the workbook is designed to help prepare you for the quiz and the event. The completed workbook is required and will need to be turned in at the first day of the CS1. To make the workbook more user friendly, it is being posted in writable PDF so there is an option to download it and type in the answers or print it and fill it in by hand. Day one of the CS1 will include additional time with Move-ment Analysis, both coaching and practicing.

On day two, candidates will have additional time to share teaching practices.

Child Specialist 2 (CS2) has the same change. The test from the clinic day is being combined with questions from other divisions to produce an online test with 100 random questions. The test will need to be completed before the CS2 event with a score of 80% or better to pass. The required workbook will be in writable PDF for ease of use, and will need to be turned in on the first day of the event. We recommend completing CS1 before CS2, however for those who have significant expe-rience teaching children or equivalent educa-tion and meet the other CS2 prerequisites, you may contact the RM office and apply to move directly to CS2. The PSIA national standards

were adjusted this summer to reflect this. Look for additional changes to CS2 next

winter 2013/14. We are planning to adjust the event from three days to two days. To replace the clinic day, we will require an educational credit after achieving Level 2. The current list of elective events is: • Mastersof levels8+9,Kinderboarding,Child Development, Kids MA, Children’s Academy, Freestyle Specialist 1,2,or 3, Teach-ing Theory 301, Snowboard Teaching

If you are planning on attending CS2 in 2013/14, plan ahead and attend one of the clinics above.

New for winter 2013/14 - Rocky Mountain Children’s Trainer:(RMCT)

This will be a recognition by PSIA-RM as a resort level children’s trainer. RMCT will be a two day verification of experiential clinic leading skills towards the development of children’s instructors. The prerequisites will be: Level 3, CS2, Presentation Skills 401, 2 education credits from a list of options and a complete workbook / training log. Some of the electives to choose from are teaching 401, Movement Analysis 401, Clinic Leading 401, USSA Coaches credential, 100, 200 or 300.

Have a Great Season!PS. Quick Tip: While teaching children, if you’re not having fun, they probably aren’t either!!

Kid’s CornerBy Dusty Dyar, RM Children’s Chair


Winter 2012-13 Job Postings

Breckenridge Ski & Ride School is looking for Ski & Snowboard Instructors for the 2012-2013 season who are passionate about their sport and want to pass this on to our guests.

bReckenRIdge – PeRFect MountAIn. PeRFect MountAIn toWn.

If you want to truly experience working in Colorado, Breckenridge definitely stands out from the rest. Our authentic, Colorado town has over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops, so you’re destined

to find a good time in this unique, yet casual atmosphere. A friendly, laid-back vibe blends in this 150-year old authentic Victorian mining town which is full of history and also gives you access to

North America’s highest chair lift, the Imperial Express!

SkI – RIde – WoRk – PLAy

Full-time and part-time positions available.

We reimburse our returning instructors PSIA/AASI (Alpine 1-3, Snowboard 1-3, CS2) certifica-tion exam fees.

Apply online at jobs.vailresorts.com and start your “Experience of a lifetime” today!

Call 970-496-7694 with questions.

Angel Fire Resort is an equal opportunity employer.

ANGEL FIRE, NEW MEXICO. Same mountains, same division, same snow, but oh what a differance! We know each others names, work as a team and share the load equally. We are ‘Instructor Centered.’ Everyone works with adults and kids and teaches both group and private lessons. We know that happy, motivated employees make happy, successful guests. It really is just that simple.

Hiring all levels of certifiedand uncertified ski, snowboard

and nordic instructors aswell as Childrens Specialists.

To join the team, drop us an email:[email protected]

www.angelfireresort.com800.633.7463

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Looking for an exciting winter in the Rocky Mountains teaching? Come join the Crested Butte Ski and Ride School. The ski and ride school is committed to continued

education and training in order to provide the highest level of teaching and guest services to our guests who visit Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

We ARe SeekIng:Adult Ski & Ride Supervisor - Full Time, PSIA Level 2 Required

Ski & Snowboard Instructors – Full & Part Time, PSIA/AASI Level 1, 2, 3 Certified

For more information about our resort visit our website atwww.skicb.com and look under employment or call: Nicholas Herrin, Director of the Ski and Ride School

[email protected] 970.349.2224 EOE

SkI InStRuctoRS

If you have the knack for skiing and have the ability to teach your skills to others,

ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT wants you as a Ski Instructor. Our instructors

provide quality ski instruction in a safe and fun manner in both group and private

lessons to children and adults of varying ability levels. Responsibilities include clearly

communicating guest’s progress and desire outcome of lessons and ensuring the safety

and skier responsibility is top priority during the lessons. Must have the flexibility and

ability to work weekends and holidays during the ski season and be an intermediate to

advanced skier. Mostly part-time positions available. Pay rate is $10.00 - $15.25 (based

on certification). There are no current opening for snowboard instructors.

Get more information and apply at www.eldora.com/jobs.about.html

New Volunteer Recruitment for Ignite Adaptive Sports at Eldora Mountain

Resort

Ignite Adaptive Sports will hold new volunteer recruitment sessions

in October and November in the Community Room at REI in Boulder.

Dates to be announced

Ignite students are youth and adults with a wide variety of disabilities

such as traumatic brain injuries, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries,

cerebral palsy, down syndrome, MS, and amputees.

Interested individuals will learn details about the program, benefits of being a volunteer and will be able to sign up for classroom and on-snow

training.

For more information, please visit www.igniteadaptivesports.org

Adapt ive Spor tsAT ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT


keyStone SkI & RIde SchooL IS hIRIng FoR 2012/13 SeASon.

We are hiring SUPERVISORS as well as INSTRUCTORS and TRAINERS to teach ski-ing and snowboarding to both children and adults of all ages and levels. Full and Part Time Positions available.

PSIA/AASI Levels 1, 2, 3 and above Certified Ski/Snowboard Instructors We reimburse our returning instructors’ PSIA/AASI certification exam fees.Log on to http://www.jobs.vailresorts.com or email [email protected] for specific opportunities.

The Loveland Ski Area Ski & Ride School is accepting applications for full or part time, Certified & Non-certified Instructors.

•Workinarelaxed,noncorporateenvironmentatafamilyownedareawithacom-mitment to value & guest satisfaction.•Numeroustrainingopportunitieswithafocusonpersonalgrowth&improvement.•“RealDeal”skiing&ridingbenefitsatparticipatingColoradoareas.•Lovelandemployeesski&ridefreeatTaos,NM.•Competitivewagedependantonschedulecommitmentandcertificationlevel.

We require a personal interview as well as an on mountain hiring clinic for Level 1 & non-certified instructors. Level 2 & 3 certified instructors may be hired with a phone interview. Flexible schedules with a minimum 14 day holiday commitment and a 22 day commitment for family pass and Real Deal benefits. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please visit www.skiloveland.com/employment/Employment.aspx to apply online or con-tact the HR Department at [email protected] .

The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)

has the following positions open at the Winter Park, CO location:

Customer Service CoordinatorFull Time Year Round

Operations SupervisorFull Time Year Round

Coach – Snowboard DevelopmentFull time Seasonal Nov- April

InstructorWinter Full time and

Part time Seasonal Nov- April

Program CoordinatorWinter Full Time Seasonal Nov - April

Please visit nscd.org/careers.html for postings and application procedure.

Monarch Ski and Ride School is recruiting a fun loving staff for the

winter of 2012-2013.

Qualified instructors can build schedules that vary from ten to ninety days of

commitment. Our 100% natural snow baseand350+inchesofsnowfallprovide for memorable guest and

instructor experiences.

Send resume to:Jack Sciacca

Director of Instruction#1 Powder Place Monarch , CO 81227

[email protected] takes place in early November!


Ski & Ride Center Manager

We are looking for an experienced Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Ski and Ride Center, including training of staff, labor control and guest service to include the Adult Ski School, Children’s Learning Center, and Rental Shop.

Candidates must have the following qualifications:

Level 3 PSIA or AASI Certification Ski or snowboard at an intermediate or above skill level At least five years as a certified ski and/or snowboard instructor At least one year in a related supervisory or management role

Here is the link to the posting on our side and full job description!www.powderhorn.com/employment

SnoWSPoRtS SchooL MAnAgeR

Sandia Peak is looking for a manager for its Snowsports School for the upcom-ing season. Candidates should have a strong background in leadership with a minimum of 4 years teaching experience. The position will oversee the day to day operation of the School and report to the Operations Director/Snowsports Direc-tor. This is a full time seasonal position. Compensation will be DOE.

Please send resumes and inquires to [email protected]

FAMILy FRIendLy And FAMILy Fun

Looking for family oriented full and part time ski and snowboard instructors for the 2012/13 ski season.PSIA certification not a requirement, just love of snowsports and a resonable skill level, plus a desire to be a part of the family team.

We are located just 22 miles from Taos and our season is the longest in New Mexico.

For information on joining our fun family, contact [email protected] or send your resume to:Sue LesliePO Box 157, Vadito, NM 87579. Phone 575-587-2087 or 800-587-2240

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Ski Apache Ski and Snowboard School is looking for quality Snowsports instructors

Extremely Competitive Wages

Training from in-house PSIA-RM Ed. Staff

Large Customer Base Great Town with Low Living Cost Moderate Climate Friendly

Environment Excellent Skiing and Riding

Sound good? Contact Larry Schneider at [email protected] or

505-336-4356, ext 220


The Ski & Snowboard School at Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation has the following exciting positions available for the 2012/13 season:

Terrain Park ManagerSki & Snowboard SupervisorCertified and Non-Certified Ski & Snowboard Instructors

Qualified applicants please apply online at: www.steamboat.com/jobs Positions are contingent on the successful completion of a Reference and Background Check.

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

AdAPtIve SkI InStRuctoR – FuLL tIMe

Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) - a 501c3, Steamboat Springs, CO

Please email or send cover letter and resume with at least 3 professional references to:

STARSAttn: Craig KennedyPO Box 770208Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

[email protected]

NO CALLS PLEASE.

We are an affordable, family friendly

area located 30 miles west of Laramie

Wyoming. Be a big part of our success

and take advantage of a one of a kind

opportunity.

Looking for full and part-time ski and

ride instructors.

Please visit the website for more details

or contact the school using the number

provided.

wwwsnowyrangeski.com


Vail Ski and Snowboard School is looking for Experienced/Certified Alpine Instructors for the 2012-2013 season

Do you have what it takes to join the best Ski and Snowboard School in the country?

We are seeking passionate, motivated and professional alpine

instructors who are currently certified to join our team. We have opportunities available for individuals who like to challenge themselves to be the best they can be and create

Experiences of a Lifetime for our guests.

Full-time and part-time positions available. Apply online at

jobs.vailresorts.com : job #2045 and start

Your “Experience of a lifetime” today!

Call 970-754-4303 with questions.

WInteR PARk ReSoRt’S SkI + RIde SchooL IS noW hIRIng!

Are you a growth oriented professional looking to join a high quality organization? Be a part of the leading edge in Winter Park Resort’s Ski & Ride School which was the innovator of Guest Centered teaching! The Ski & Ride School at Winter Park Resort is currently accepting applications for:

Ski & Ride School Snowboard Supervisor Ski & Ride School Alpine On-Snow Supervisor Full-time and Part-time Uncertified, Certified Level I, II, & III and Bilingual Adult and Kids Ski & Snowboard Instructors Looking to expand your snow sports career beyond instructing? Check our website: http://www.winterparkresort.com/employ-ment for other exciting opportunities!Phone: 970.726.1536 Email: [email protected]

PSIA/AASI Rocky Mountain DivisionP.O. Box 775143

Steamboat Springs, CO 80477970.879.8335 / Fax 970.879.6760

www.psia-rm.org

Have you cHanged youRpeRManent addRess?

Please contact thePSIA-Rocky Mountain-AASIoffice in Steamboat Springs.

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PSIA-RM Fall 2012