Alpine Eastern Academy

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Dates: Monday, December 14, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 from 8:45 am – 4:00 pm ET (5 Days)
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Location: Killington (VT) (For event check-in, please go to Snowshed Base Lodge. Please refer to their website for lodging options, directions and more information on the resort. – Inside Registration Snowshed)

Event Code: 327AL1214B

Available Registration Packages (click for more info):
Registration – I am a Registered Member:
– Cost: $620.00
– CEUs: 30
Registration – I am a Level I Certified Member:
– Cost: $620.00
– CEUs: 30
Registration – I am a Level II Certified Member:
– Cost: $620.00
– CEUs: 30

Event Prerequisite(s): Current PSIA-AASI Membership

Registration Closes: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 11:59 pm ET

This is a highlighted event that is anticipated to be very popular.

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Online Registration: Click here to register.

IMPORTANT WAITLIST NOTE: For events that reach capacity, we encourage you to ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITLIST by completing the online registration process and clicking WAITLIST. If there is enough interest on waitlist and we have staff available, we could open another group. When and if a spot opens up, waitlisted registrations will be automatically added to the event and your card will be charged at that time. You will get a confirmation email when your card is charged and your registration confirmed. Please understand we will do our best to get you into the event if possible, but please don’t make any firm plans unless you get a confirmation that you’re officially registered for the event. If you want to be removed from the waitlist at any point, you can do so in “My Events” in your member portal, or please call the Eastern office (518) 452-6095 during regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm EST. Thanks so much!

Offline Registration: Please call the Eastern office (518) 452-6095 during regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm EST

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Course Description:

Looking for an early season opportunity to brush-up your skills, surrounded by like-minded pros? Ready to be inspired by outstanding leaders and discover new tools and ideas? Combined with Summit Academy, Eastern Academy gathers over 500 instructors, sponsors and leaders for five days of snowsports, education and camaraderie. Experience the biggest PSIA-AASI event in the East, if not the country! Participants in the Alpine “Eastern Academy” ski with groups led by members of the Eastern Education staff for the week.

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A New Approach to Assessment Preparation

If you’ve attended Eastern Academy in the past, you’ll notice one important change: our long-running Level I and II Colleges have been replaced with more focused Prep offerings. These sessions are better aligned with our new modular assessment formats, allowing participants to choose the area where they want the most targeted coaching–Skiing & Technical Knowledge/Movement Analysis or Teaching & People Skills. Each participant will receive individualized written feedback to help guide continued development beyond the event. We believe the strongest certification outcomes come from meaningful practice over time, and this new format is designed to provide clearer, more actionable feedback as you prepare for assessment.

SESSION SELECTIONS

General Development Sessions:

GENERAL – Skiing Skills Development (for Registered & Level I Members)

Choose this session if you’re looking to spend the week skiing with colleagues and like-minded members in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. Groups are formed based on similar skill sets, with a focus on improving personal skiing, building confidence, and developing stronger demonstrations for your students.

GENERAL – Skiing Skills Development (for Level II Members)

Choose this session if you’re looking to spend the week skiing with colleagues and like-minded members in a relaxed, supportive learning environment. Groups are formed based on similar skill sets, with a focus on refining skiing performance, expanding versatility, and developing stronger demonstrations for your students.

GENERAL – Skiing Skills Development – Seniors’ Peer Group (for all Members)

Choose this session if you’d enjoy learning alongside peers in a relaxed, supportive environment. Groups are formed based on similar skill sets, with a focus on improving personal skiing and developing stronger demonstrations for your students. While we don’t enforce strict age criteria, this session is recommended for members age 60+ who prefer to ski with peers at a comfortable pace.

GENERAL – Skiing Skills Development – Women’s Peer Group (for all Members)

Choose this session if you’d like to learn alongside other women in a supportive environment led by women on our Education Staff. Groups are formed based on similar skill sets, with a focus on improving personal skiing, building confidence, and developing stronger demonstrations for your students.

GENERAL – Teaching Skills Development (for Level I & II Members)

Choose this session if you’re interested in strengthening your teaching with colleagues and like-minded members in a collaborative learning environment. Through guided practice, discussion, and feedback, you’ll experiment with teaching strategies and build confidence delivering engaging, student-centered lessons.

Assessment Readiness Sessions:

ASSESSMENT READINESS – Level I Immersion (for Registered Members)

Choose this session if you plan to pursue Alpine Level I Certification within the next season or two. This five-day immersive experience is our most comprehensive preparation opportunity for future Level I candidates, combining guided practice, individualized coaching, and individualized written feedback to support your continued development. Whether you’re supplementing training through a snowsports school or preparing independently, you’ll leave with greater confidence and a clear plan for continued growth.

ASSESSMENT READINESS – Level II Immersion – Skiing & Tech/MA (for Level I Members)

Choose this session if you plan to pursue Alpine Level II Certification within the next season or two. This five-day immersive experience provides focused preparation for members working toward Level II Certification through guided practice, individualized coaching, and individualized written feedback. This option emphasizes the knowledge and skills most closely aligned with the Skiing Module and the Technical Understanding & Movement Analysis Module.

ASSESSMENT READINESS – Level II Immersion – Teaching & People (for Level I Members)

Choose this session if you plan to pursue Alpine Level II Certification within the next season or two. This five-day immersive experience provides focused preparation for members working toward Level II Certification through guided practice, individualized coaching, and individualized written feedback. This option emphasizes the knowledge and skills most closely aligned with the Teaching & People Module.

ASSESSMENT READINESS – Level III Immersion – Skiing & Tech/MA (for Level II Members)

Choose this session if you plan to pursue Alpine Level III Certification within the next season or two. This five-day immersive experience is designed for members preparing for the demands of the Level III Assessment through guided practice, individualized coaching, and individualized written feedback. This option emphasizes the knowledge and skills most closely aligned with the Skiing Module and the Technical Understanding & Movement Analysis Module.

ASSESSMENT READINESS – Level III Immersion – Teaching & People (for Level II Members)

Choose this session if you plan to pursue Alpine Level III Certification within the next season or two. This five-day immersive experience is designed for members preparing for the demands of the Level III Assessment through guided practice, individualized coaching, and individualized written feedback. This option emphasizes the knowledge and skills most closely aligned with the Teaching & People Module.

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Participants should arrive prepared to be on snow for five days, and ski safely on green to groomed black terrain. Depending on trail availability and snow conditions, some groups may elect to venture into ungroomed terrain, including moguls and glades. On the first morning of the event, the groups for each category will be further split by interests and pacing. On Wednesday afternoon, participants break from their group to join an optional session, with topics offered to suit many different goals and interests. Sign-ups for these sessions will be open on Monday and/or Tuesday, during the event.

On-snow activities are complemented by social happenings, including a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres party on Thursday, indoor presentations and more. Whether this is your first year at “Eastern Academy” or you are a seasoned veteran, this is bound to be a week to remember.

**Attendance is limited, and the event often fills quickly. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

“Established” groups must be actively coordinated by the leading Education Staff member. Once actively registered, please reach out to your group leader. To create greater equity for all, a group may slide with the same leader for a maximum of two years. If after those two years a group would like to continue together, they are welcome to work with a new Ed Staff member. We encourage all “Established” group participants to select “GENERAL – Skiing Skills Development” as their registration option and communicate goals with their group leader.

Learning Experiences:

Specific activities will vary depending on the session selection, group’s needs and environmental conditions and typically include:

• Guided skiing with members of the Eastern Education Staff, with feedback tailored to individual performance.

• Skill development through targeted drills, terrain selection, and task-specific runs.

• Group discussions on technical concepts, teaching strategies, and movement analysis.

• Peer-to-peer learning and collaboration within a supportive, professional community.

• Optional Wednesday afternoon breakout sessions to explore specialized topics or new approaches.

• Exposure to diverse terrain, snow conditions, and situational challenges to build versatility.

• Opportunities to observe, practice, and refine communication skills in a teaching context.

Learning Outcomes:

Specific learning outcomes will vary depending on session selection.

Prerequisite(s):

Registered Members

Additional Event Details:

**Registration for this event will open on September 28, 2026, at 1:00pm Eastern time.**

CANCEL/TRANSFER/NO SHOW POLICY FOR THIS EVENT:

**PLEASE NOTE** 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),you can cancel your registration in your member portal at members.thesnowpros.org or call us at (518) 452-6095:

• Up to 3 weeks prior (BEFORE 11/23/2026) to the event start: Full refund of the cost of your event registration.
• Less than 3 weeks prior (ON OR AFTER 11/23/2026) to the event start: 50% refund of the cost of your event registration.
• Member portal self-cancellation is available for these events and will adhere to the standard cancellation policy. If cancelling in the final week before the event, please email contact@easternsnowpros.org or call us at (518) 452-6095 to cancel.
• 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.

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