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All Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School trainers deliver high-quality training, and we are grateful for the talent and professionalism across our entire training team. From this strong group, we have selected four trainers to serve as Lead Trainers for the remainder of this winter.
In this role, Lead Trainers carry additional responsibility for alignment, continuity, and program development. They serve as a conduit for professional growth guidance and support—particularly as it relates to PSIA-AASI-RM—and work closely with Stacey, Manager of Training, to ensure our training program is not just active, but coherent, intentional, and continually evolving.
In essence, they help steward the training program alongside our team of dedicated and talented trainers.
Please join us in welcoming Zach Edson, Sam Reichstein, Nick Zubin, and Melissa Marotto as Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School Lead Trainers!
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We are offering Adaptive Assistant Training on February 4th |
Qualified Assistant Training for bi-ski (sit-ski) and physical adaptive lessons. This is a 3-hour on snow clinic and assistants supporting bi-ski (sit-ski) will learn how to demonstrate proficiency in the following core skill areas before working with guests: (Sign up is available via instructor.snow.com)
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- Equipment set up
- Loading and Unloading Procedures
- Tethering Skills
- Crowd and Terrain Management
- Lead-Skiing and Turn Anticipation
- Bucket Assist Fundamentals
- General On-Snow Requirements
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In this section you will find...
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- PSIA-AASI National Academy Event- Apply Now! (April 12-17, 2026)
- Vail Logan Academy Announcement
- Training Clinic Protocols
- Upcoming Clinics
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| Would you like to attend the PSIA-AASI National Academy April 12-17, 2026 at Copper Mountain? |
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PSIA National Academy is an annual gathering of the country’s best ski instructors from across the United States. Founded more than 50 years ago, it is PSIA-AASI’s longest-running event and is an opportunity to ski big terrain in a supportive environment, learn from and network with your peers both on- and off-mountain, stay up on innovations shaping our industry, grow your community, demo new equipment, and get inspired. National Academy offers groups for Alpine, Snowboard, Adaptive, Cross Country and Telemark.
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We have three scholarships available, made possible through the generosity of Kent and Vicki Logan, these scholarships support professional growth by covering the National Academy registration, hotel accommodations, and banquet. This season, Copper Mountain will host National Academy, where the PSIA-AASI National Team will work directly with participants to address individual development needs while sharing the vision and messaging they will take to the world at Interski Vail 2027. If you’re interested in being considered for one of these coveted scholarships, please fill out this form.
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Congratulations to the following members of the Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard Team they will be attending the Vail Logan Academy |
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Brian Lux
- Caitlyn Rolfe
- William Downing
- Dana Lirette
- Bella Auricchio
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Brandon Causey
- Ciana Olson
- Alex Doone
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| - Xiao Ma
- Brian Smith
- Ty Yandle
- Maya Silver-Lewis
- Cyrus Mogensen
- Lyle Yazzie
- Austin Hammontree
- Anna Schulhoff
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Training Clinic Protocols |
Before you sign up, please review the following instructions: |
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- Read carefully—some clinics are specific to alpine or snowboard disciplines.
- Please sign up for clinics at least 48 hours in advance.
- Remove yourself from work if you sign up for a clinic. Contact your Family Leader for support!
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If you sign up, you must show up!
- If you’re unable to attend, you must remove yourself from the clinic a day in advance.
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If a clinic is full, please email Stacey Gerrish to be placed on a waitlist.
- Our trainers are the best in the industry! This also means they are in high demand with our guests. Please understand clinics are scheduled based on trainer availability.
- Equipment Check sticker required on skis or board to participate in training.
- Completion of 2025-26 Snow Pro Need to Know on the LIFT required to participate in training.
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If you plan to take a PSIA-AASI Certification Exam this winter, we highly recommend you attend prep training beforehand. To access the 2025-26 PSIA-AASI-RM event calendar Click Here.
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When attending Elective Training Clinics (non-paid training), do not punch in. And please do not wear your uniform. The clinic list below is not final, be sure to check instructor.snow.com for the most up to date clinic list.
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Morning Training Run
- Snowboard Threshold Clinic
- Snowboard Cert 2 training
- Alpine Cert 3 training
- Alpine Cert 2 training
- Alpine Cert 1 training
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- Snowboard Cert 3 training
- Alpine Cert 2 training
- Alpine Cert 3 training
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Alpine Freestyle Training (Park Pass Clinic)
- Creative Use of Terrain
- Teaching Tactics for Children
- Alpine Level 3 – online
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- Morning Training Run
- Snowboard Cert 1
- Alpine Cert 1
- NH Alpine The Next Chapter
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Snowboard Freestyle
- Ski Improvement with Simon
- Children’s Specialist Prep
- Alpine Level 2 – online
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Snowboard carving clinic
- Alpine Gals with Guy
- Ski Improvement with Simon
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8 am Training Runs are on the schedule!
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A few things you need to know: Please sign up for this training clinic prior to attending so we know how many people to expect. Please wear your uniform, jacket and pants. (this is the only time you are allowed to be in full uniform when you’re not being paid!) You should not be punched in for the 8 am run, you are voluntarily participating in a non-work activity. You must stay with the group leader for the entire run on Gold Dust. In the event of a powder morning, the group leader might delay or cancel the 8 am run. Thank you!!
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Please note: Teaching Threshold clinics are 3 hour paid clinics and you may only be paid to attend ONE. Clinic size is limited. Thank you!
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Additionally, each clinic needs a minimum of 4 participants to run.
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In this section you will find...
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- Technical Skills
- Snowboard Fundamentals
- Alpine Fundamentals
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Technical skills bring teaching concepts to life with practical applications adapted to the student’s ability level or desired outcome. These skills relate to the instructor’s understanding of fundamental snowboarding and skiing mechanics and applying that understanding in lessons. Technical skills represent the ability to perform, understand, and explain the sport. In sharing technical skills, the instructor communicates certain discipline-specific aspects of movement and gives accurate demonstrations.
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AASI Snowboarding Fundamentals: |
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Control the relationship of the center of mass (CM) to the base of support to direct pressure along the length of the board.
- Control the relationship of the center of mass (CM) to the base of support to direct pressure across the width of the board.
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Control the magnitude of pressure created through the board/surface interaction.
- Control the board’s pivot through flexion/extension and rotation of the body.
- Control the board’s tilt through a combination of inclination and angulation.
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Control the twist (torsional flex) of the board using flexion/extension and rotation of the body.
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PSIA Alpine Fundamentals: |
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Control the relationship of the center of mass to the base of support to direct pressure along the length of the skis.
- Control pressure from ski to ski and direct pressure toward the outside ski.
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Control edge angles through a combination of inclination and angulation.
- Control the skis’ rotation with leg rotation, separate from the upper body.
- Regulate the magnitude of pressure created through ski/snow interaction.
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In this section you will find...
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PSIA-AASI Updates and Information
- New Hire Instructor Group Lesson Audit Sheet
- Certificate Reimbursement
- High Altitude Achievers
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Has your PSIA-AASI Membership Expired? Don't forget to renew and update your profile to reflect your School Affiliation with Beaver Creek!
Interski is coming back to the USA! Every four years, Interski brings instructors together from around the world, offering a valuable education opportunity to share innovations and core beliefs. Learn more.
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New Hire Instructor Group Lesson Audit Sheet — when you complete a lesson audit you must complete this form. |
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Certificate Reimbursement |
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We will reimburse you for success at most PSIA-AASI assessments AND you'll receive a pay increase! Please click below to submit your achievement.
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Congratulations to all instructors who have been through our training and passed their PSIA-AASI assessments. We are so proud of you!
Here's our growing list of high-altitude achievers:
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Kristen Davey
Noelle Edelmann
Jolene Edelmann
Cianna Olson
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Fred Lutz
Sara Page
Michael Kerr
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Children's Specialist Level 1 |
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William Downing
Matthew Favia
Carrie Raben
Lauren McDonald
Debbie Yoon
Adam Rajterowski
Katelyn Inman
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| Sarah Evans
Rebecca Hite
Matthew Fletcher
Nick Preister
Fanni Sari
Brian Lux
Lorne Wyne
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| Cianna Olson
Erin Janklow
Erin Andreason
Heather Blackmon
Diane Wagener
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Did you recently earn a PSIA-AASI achievement? |
If you recently earned a PSIA-AASI achievement and are missing from this list, please submit your credentials using the certificate reimbursement instructions above! |
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In this section you will find...
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- Meet Our Training Staff
- BC Quick Links
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Stacey Gerrish - Training Manager |
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Stacey grew up in Woodstock, Vermont a few miles from the first ski tow in America. In addition to leading the training team at Beaver Creek, Stacey is an examiner with PSIA-AASI-RM and an educator with USSS (US Ski & Snowboard).
In 2021, she was the recipient of the PSIA-AASI Educational Excellence Award. Stacey believes we have the most talented team of trainers of any school.
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| - EMERGENCY: 970-754-6911
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NON-EMERGENCY: 970-754-6610
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