| Adaptive Tethering Fundamentals (Alpine & Snowboard) | Back to Calendar |
Dates: Monday, February 9, 2026 – Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET (2 Days)
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Location: Liberty Mountain (PA) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, at the ski and ride school meeting area. 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: 326AD0209A
Registration Information:
– First Chair Rate: $245.00 (available through Tuesday, January 13)
– Last Chair Rate: $270.00
– CEUs: 12
– Spots Remaining: 10 (as of 56 minutes ago)
Event Prerequisite(s): None
Additional Fee for Non-Members: $25.00
Registration Closes: Wednesday, January 21, 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:
How can tethering skills be refined to promote independence, safety, and performance? This two-day adaptive learning lab is designed for multi-discipline adaptive instructors working with stand-up skiers, sliders, and sit-skiers (bi-skis) using tethering systems. This course is not for beginner tetherers; it is designed to workshop and refine tethering skills to maximize the
performance of tethered skiers. Participants will explore Alpine and Snowboard Technical Fundamentals in the context of tethering techniques while aligning with Adaptive Bi-Ski Specialist, Adaptive Standup Specialist and Alpine/Snowboard Technical Skills Learning Outcomes for Levels I-III. On-snow sessions focus on tactical adaptations, terrain choice, and progressive release methods to foster athlete autonomy while maintaining control.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on the session selection, group’s needs and environmental conditions and typically include:
• Equipment setup and tether system comparisons (bi-ski fixed vs. handheld, sliders, harnesses).
• On-snow application of pressure control, edging, and rotary movements while tethering.
• Peer video analysis to identify enabling vs. restricting instructor movement.
• Assessment task practice for Levels I-III with clinician feedback.
• Progressions to reduce tether dependence and increase athlete decision-making.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate tethering techniques that promote safe and independent movement.
• Apply discipline-specific fundamentals while managing speed and direction through tethering.
• Select terrain and adapt tactics based on student needs and goals.
• Analyze adaptive athlete movement patterns and adjust tactics accordingly.
• Use the six-point assessment scale and national standards to evaluate their own teaching and technical execution.
• Align tethering technique with Adaptive Bi-Ski Specialist Technical Skills Learning Outcomes for the intended certification level.
Prerequisite(s):
• MUST have previous tethering experience
• Minimum PSIA-AASI Level I Alpine or Snowboard certification OR equivalent teaching experience
• Familiarity with sit-ski equipment and adaptive teaching progressions
Recommended Learning Resources:
• PSIA-AASI Adaptive Certification Standards – Bi-Ski Pathway
• PSIA-AASI Adaptive Certification Standards – Standup Pathway
• Alpine and Snowboard Technical Fundamentals PDFs
• Teaching Skills Performance Guide
• Adaptive Tethering and Slider Fitting Che
Equipment/Materials Needed:
• Sit-ski equipment (bi-ski, sliders, tethers, outriggers)
• Snow gear for chosen discipline(s)
• Adaptive Teaching Fundamentals Alignment Sheet
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.
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.