Your mountain.
Your craft.
Your community.
PSIA-AASI Northern Rocky Mountain supports professional snow sports instructors across Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota — helping you grow your career, connect with peers, and share the stoke.
Register for a Clinic
Find and sign up for upcoming clinics, prep courses, and assessments
Exam Prep Materials
Access digital manuals, study guides, and certification standards
Join the Community
Connect with fellow instructors on Discord — study groups, gear exchange, and more
Scholarships
Individual applications due Nov 15. School grants due Dec 1.
Upcoming Events
View full calendar →Fall Fest 2025
NRM's premier season kickoff. Multi-discipline clinics led by national team members and education staff. Core groups by discipline plus specialized clinics on alignment, pattern breaking, telemark instruction, and off-piste techniques.
Alpine Level I Assessment
Two-day Level I assessment with coaching provided during evaluation. Three modules: Ski Performance, Movement Analysis/Technical Understanding, and Teaching/People Skills. Employment at a PSIA-AASI Member School required.
Snowboard Level II Prep Clinic
Intensive two-day prep clinic for Snowboard Level II candidates. Work with education team members on riding performance, technical understanding, and teaching skills. Strongly encouraged before assessment.
Community Spotlight
Alpine — Snowbowl — Member since 2022
“First generation ski instructor from the Blackfeet Nation. Snowbowl is my classroom and the mountains are my teachers.”
The Stoke Newsletter
Stay in the loop with NRM news, member stories, and upcoming events.
Read latest issue →Discord Community
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NRM is building toward a future where every instructor has the resources, community, and pathways to thrive. Our Mountain is built on three pillars: Instructor Excellence, Professional Sustainability, and Universal Access.
Instructor Excellence
World-class education and certification
Professional Sustainability
Career pathways and livelihood support
Universal Access
Making snow sports instruction available to all