Outdoors for All offers in-house clinics and an exam for volunteers pursuing their Level 1 Adaptive VI/COG certification. The training will be open to a limited number of volunteers. Selection will be based on a short application process and selected by Outdoors for All staff. Applicants must have their Level 1 Alpine Certification and must have volunteered with Outdoors for All for at least one winter season.

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 17th, January 24th, January 29th, January 31st, February 12th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

EXAM DATE: March 15th and March 22nd (choose one)

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

SUBMIT ONLINE TEST RESULTS TO OUTDOORS FOR ALL
o Email Laurel Howe (laurelh@outdoorsforall.org)

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

Contacts

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

EXAMINER & TRAINER: John Stevenson

Outdoors for All Contact: Laurel Howe - laurelh@outdoorsforall.org

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