Outdoors for All is offering in-house clinics and an exam for volunteers pursuing their Level 1 PSIA certification. The training will be open to a limited number of participants. Selection will be based on a short application process and selected by Outdoors for All staff.

All of the information regarding PSIA Certification can be found here: https://www.psia-nw.org/education/alpine/. 
 
The checklist below is to help you navigate and track towards the exam process through clinics and teaching with Outdoors for All.  Please ensure that you have adequate time to complete these steps taking into consideration your timeline and exam date.

EXAM CHECKLIST

JOIN PSIA / AASI – BECOME A MEMBER (Member fees: approximately $121 / year)
Online at:  https://www.psia-nw.org/membership/new-member/

ATTEND ALL IN-SEASON TRAININGS (*If you cannot attend all training clinics please inquire about a divisional exam)

TRAINING DATES: January 4th, January 11th, January 18th, and January 25th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Makeup day is February 1st. 

EXAM DATE: March 18th or 19th at The Summit at Snoqualmie for a full day. Mock exam will be on February 15th. 
 
COMPLETE THE E-LEARNING COURSE – Free:
Must be done 2 weeks prior to the on-snow exam.
Link will be emailed out to individuals taking the exam
 
PASS THE ONLINE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM - $10.00
o   Level 1 MUST be completed 2 Weeks Prior to Exam Registration

o   Link will be emailed out to individuals taking the exam

MANUALS NEEDED FOR ONLINE EXAM:
Alpine Level 1 – Alpine Technical Manual & Core Concepts / Teaching Snowsports

*Some manuals are available at the Outdoors for All office to borrow or make copies.

SUBMIT ONLINE TEST RESULTS TO OUTDOORS FOR ALL TRAINER/EXAMINER
o   Email John Stevenson (email address below)        

REGISTER FOR ON SNOW EXAM (2 weeks prior to exam) - Price TBD
 
Important Dates

December 13th - Applications close

December 16th - Decisions made and notification sent to accepted volunteers

January 4th - First day of training

March 18th or 19th - Exam Date

 
QUESTION CONTACT INFO

PSIA / AASI: PSIA-NW Membership Services – (206) 244-8541 – info@psia-nw.org

EXAMINER & TRAINER: John Stevenson johnericstevenson@gmail.com

Outdoors for All Training Manager: Tisha Achorn tishaa@outdoorsforall.org

 

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