Alpine Level 2

Certification Standards

Candidates will be assessed on teaching skills, people skills, and technical skills to the Level 2 PSIA National Alpine Certification Standards. These standards should be reviewed!

PSIA educational and assessment events are for the development of professional instructors. Participants in Level 2 clinics and exams must be able to ski/ride all green and blue terrain (including bumps and other un-groomed conditions) and groomed, moderate black terrain. If the participant cannot ski/ride the utilized terrain safely or cannot maintain pace with the group, they will be released from the event. It is at the sole discretion of the examiner to determine safety. 

Alpine Certified Level 2 instructors are expected to teach adults and children through the Intermediate Zone. According the PSIA Alpine Technical Manual, “Skiers in this zone can perform consistent parallel turns on beginner and easy intermediate terrain.”

Alpine Level 2 Prerequisites:

• Alpine Level 1 Certification
• Alpine Level 2 Professional Knowledge Exam
• Alpine Level 2 Prep Clinic

 

Alpine Level 2 Certification consists of 3 assessments.  If you are unsuccessful in passing any assessment, you need to retake that assessment:

• Alpine Level 2 Ski Exam
• Alpine Level 2 Teach Exam
• Alpine Level 2 Technical Exam

 

Overview

For information about the Alpine Level 2 exam, please reference the Alpine Level 2 Assessment Guide. Please make sure you read the Assessment Guide as it contains prerequisites and details about what you will need to do at the exam.

Upcoming Events

Professional Women's Performance Series
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Alpine Level 3 Prep Camp (2-Day)
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 -
Thursday, January 9, 2025

Alpine Level 1 Foundations (2-Day)
Powder Mountain
Thursday, January 9, 2025 -
Friday, January 10, 2025

Alpine Level 1 Foundations (2-Day)
Sun Valley
Monday, January 13, 2025 -
Tuesday, January 14, 2025