| Alpine Slalom & GS Gates Clinic | Back to Calendar |
Dates: Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Friday, February 13, 2026 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET (2 Days)
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Location: Okemo (VT) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, at the clock tower base by the bottom of the quads. If we are notified of any change, we will email and/or text updated information to you. – Outdoor Registration)
All participants in PSIA-AASI clinics at Vail Resorts are required to wear a helmet while sliding or riding. You can read the full Vail Resorts Helmet Policy here: https://easternsnowpros.org/knowledge-base/policies/vail-resort-helmet-policy/
Event Code: 326AL0212F
Registration Information:
– First Chair Rate: $280.00 (available through Tuesday, January 20)
– Last Chair Rate: $305.00
– CEUs: 12
– Spots Remaining: 14 (as of 55 minutes ago)
Event Prerequisite(s): Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Level 1+ Alpine Certification
Registration Closes: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
Online Registration: Click here to register.
Offline Registration: Please call the Eastern office (518) 452-6095 during regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm EST
Course Description:
Explore alpine gate training with dedicated days for both Slalom and Giant Slalom. Day one will focus on Slalom tactics and technical skills; day two will shift to Giant Slalom. This course incorporates free-skiing, drill work, and guided gate sessions, blending in- and out-of-course coaching to improve performance and confidence in a controlled gate environment. Ideal for certified members with basic experience in gates, this clinic provides a progressive approach to developing race fundamentals. Participants are encouraged to bring both SL and GS skis and should be comfortable skiing groomed advanced terrain.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on group needs and conditions, and typically include:
• Guided gate runs with individual feedback
• Focused technical and tactical drills outside of gates
• Video review or peer discussion (where available)
• Discussions on equipment setup and course strategy
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate improved technical and tactical execution in both SL and GS environments
• Apply fundamental skiing skills to gate-specific scenarios
• Identify personal development opportunities for continued gate skiing improvement
Prerequisite(s):
• Minimum Level I Certification
• Minimal experience skiing in gates (basic familiarity with SL/GS environments)
• Comfort skiing advanced groomed terrain
Equipment/Materials Needed:
• Slalom skis
• Grand slalom skis
• Helmet (mandatory), protective gear recommended
Additional Event Details:
All participants in PSIA-AASI clinics at Vail Resorts are required to wear a helmet while sliding or riding. You can read the full Vail Resorts Helmet Policy here: https://easternsnowpros.org/knowledge-base/policies/vail-resort-helmet-policy/
CANCEL/TRANSFER/NO SHOW POLICY FOR EASTERN EVENTS:
PLEASE NOTE: For the 2025-2026 season events, we have a new Unified Cancellation Policy.
IF YOU NEED TO TRANSFER or CANCEL: you can cancel your registration in your member portal at members.thesnowpros.org or call us at (518) 452-6095.
To transfer your registration to a different event, please cancel this registration and register for the new event.
If you need to cancel from an Eastern event:
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- Up to 3 weeks prior to the event start: Full refund of the cost of your event registration.
- Less than 3 weeks prior to the event start: 50% refund of the cost of your event registration.
- Less than one week prior to the start date and time of your event, event registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Certain premier regional and national events follow a cancellation policy different from the standard cancellation policy outlined above. Please refer to those events directly for the applicable event cancellation policies.
If you need to cancel an Eastern premier event (an event that is 4 or more days):
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- Up to 3 weeks prior to the event start: Full refund of the cost of your event registration.
- Less than 3 weeks prior to the event start: 50% refund of the cost of your event registration.
- IF YOU DO NOT SHOW AT EVENT REGISTRATION AND DO NOT CONTACT US by 4:30pm on last business day before the event: No refund.
Please note that no refunds will be issued for events once attended. We encourage members to review event details carefully before registering to ensure a satisfactory experience. Extenuating circumstances (medical or bereavement) will be considered for a refund if notification is given at the earliest opportunity, and the request is received within one week after the start of the event.
Our goal is to ensure all events run as scheduled; however, there are times, with very little notice, that we may have to cancel or move an event due to factors beyond our control. We encourage you to consider this possibility when making travel plans.