A one-day PSIA-AASI Eastern clinic at Smugglers' Notch focused on personal on-snow performance and coaching that participants can carry through the season. The clinic honors Eastern Region icon Freddie Anderson, and part of the proceeds supports scholarships for women in snowsports. Current PSIA-AASI membership is required.

PSIA-AASI Eastern Region

This is a clinic or assessment; competitive results do not apply.

Freddie's Friday – Children's Focus at Smugglers' Notch 2027

Smugglers' Notch Resort – Sterling Madonna Base Lodge

A two-day PSIA-AASI Eastern Alpine Level I certification assessment evaluating people, teaching, and technical skills for instructors working with beginner and novice guests. Candidates must be current members, complete the Alpine Level I e-learning course, and either have snowsports-school training or a two-day on-snow Level I prep event.

Current PSIA-AASI membership, completed Alpine Level I e-learning course, plus documented snowsports-school training or a completed two-day on-snow Level I prep event.

Alpine Level I Assessment at Smugglers' Notch – January 2027

PSIA-AASI Eastern's two-day entry-level Children's Specialist assessment combines on-snow skiing/riding and teaching scenarios with technical discussion of how children learn from beginner/novice through intermediate zones. It is multidisciplinary and may mix alpine, snowboard, and telemark participants. Candidates must be current members with Level I certification and complete the CS1 e-learning course before registering.

Current PSIA-AASI membership, discipline Level I certification, and completed Children’s Specialist 1 e-learning course; bring or electronically submit the CS1 Teaching Log.

Children's Specialist 1 at Smugglers' Notch 2027

A two-day PSIA-AASI Eastern professional-development clinic using guided all-mountain exploration, terrain-based tasks, and feedback to strengthen ski instructors' teaching decisions, adaptability, and ability to connect technical understanding with guest-centered learning.

Current PSIA-AASI membership and Level I or higher certification.

Alpine Teaching Through Exploration at Smugglers' Notch 2027

A two-day AASI camp for certified snowboard instructors who want more confidence, adaptability, and flow in trees, steep pitches, and variable off-piste terrain. Guided coaching covers line choice, speed control, tactical riding, movement patterns, and transferring advanced all-mountain skills into teaching.

Current PSIA-AASI membership and AASI Level I or higher certification.

Snowboard Trees and Steeps Camp at Smugglers' Notch 2027

A second 2027 two-day PSIA-AASI Eastern Alpine Level I certification assessment at Smugglers' Notch. It evaluates people, teaching, technical, professionalism, and self-management skills for instructors working with beginner and novice guests. Candidates must complete the e-learning and documented on-snow preparation requirements.

Upcoming PSIA-AASI Eastern 2026-27 Event Calendar Events

Freddie's Friday – Children's Focus at Smugglers' Notch 2027

Alpine Level I Assessment at Smugglers' Notch – January 2027

Children's Specialist 1 at Smugglers' Notch 2027

Alpine Teaching Through Exploration at Smugglers' Notch 2027

Snowboard Trees and Steeps Camp at Smugglers' Notch 2027

Alpine Level I Assessment at Smugglers' Notch – March 2027