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What is PSIA-RM?
PSIA-RM is the Rocky Mountain Region of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, it serves more than 7,500 individual members and over 60 member schools across Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. In practical terms, it is the regional membership body that connects snowsports instructors and snowboard instructors with their schools, events, and professional community, under the tagline "inspiring you to inspire others."
Who it is for
- Instructors and snowboard instructors looking for regional membership information, events, and discipline-specific resources.
- Snow schools in the region that join as member schools and whose staff participate in the association.
- People exploring the profession who want to understand the regional structure before joining or training.
What the site offers
The homepage points to four main areas: member information, a membership section, an event calendar, and disciplines. The event calendar is presented as a single place to find all event information, with an event poster available to download. The site also identifies regional leadership, naming CEO Dana Forbes and Director of Operations Carissa Cahill.
A useful next step
If you are considering membership or are new to instructing in the region, start with the membership and disciplines sections to see how your discipline is organized, then check the event calendar for dates and formats that fit your season. If you run a snow school, the member-school relationship is the relevant starting point rather than individual membership.
For the national picture beyond this region, the official organizations are PSIA-AASI.
How do I become a member of PSIA-RM?
Membership in the Rocky Mountain Region of PSIA-AASI is handled through the regional organization at PSIA-RM, which serves snowsports instructors and school members across Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. The site's "Member Info" and "Membership" menu items are where a prospective member starts; the region's event calendar is separate and is aimed at existing members planning clinics and exams rather than at joining.
What to expect from the process
- Individual membership is for instructors; school membership is for the snowsports schools that employ them, and the region counts both categories among its 7,500+ individuals and 60+ schools.
- Membership is tied to the national PSIA-AASI structure, so expect a certification or discipline path alongside the dues: the site organizes content by discipline, which matters if you are choosing between alpine, snowboard, Nordic, or adaptive teaching.
- If you are already teaching at a member school, your school's snowsports school director is usually the fastest route to the right form and the right discipline.
A practical next step
Before you fill anything in, decide which discipline you intend to teach and whether you are joining as an individual or through a school. Then use the Membership section of PSIA-RM to find the current application route, and check the Event Calendar for an upcoming introductory or Level 1 event in your state—attending one is often the clearest way to confirm the path fits before committing. For the national picture on certifications and membership categories, the association's main site is PSIA-AASI.
What events and clinics does PSIA-RM offer for ski and snowboard instructors?
PSIA-RM uses a single Event Calendar as the hub for its events, so the calendar is the practical place to see what clinics and events are currently scheduled rather than looking for a fixed program list on the homepage. The site also points visitors to membership information, event information and disciplines, which suggests the calendar is meant to be filtered by discipline and member type.
What to expect from the calendar
- Discipline-specific clinics — the site separates disciplines, so ski and snowboard instructors should look for events tagged to their discipline.
- Regional events across seven states — the region covers Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming, so travel distance is a real planning factor.
- A downloadable event poster — useful if you want a printable overview to share with a ski school or plan ahead with colleagues.
A practical next step
Open the Event Calendar first and note the events in your discipline and travel range. Then check membership information, since some events may be organized around member categories. If you coordinate a school, compare the calendar with your staff's certification and scheduling needs before committing.
For broader context on instructor credentials, the national association sites are worth checking: PSIA-AASI.
What are the certification levels and requirements for PSIA-AASI instructors in the Rocky Mountain Region?
PSIA-RM's site does not publish a certification-level breakdown or requirement list on the page provided. It identifies the organization as the Rocky Mountain Region of PSIA-AASI, covering 7,500+ members and 60+ school members across Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming, based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The only navigation areas shown are member info, membership, events, disciplines and an about page.
What to expect from PSIA-AASI certification generally
PSIA-AASI's national structure typically runs through levels: Level I (entry-level teaching), Level II (intermediate certification) and Level III (advanced), with separate pathways for alpine, snowboard, cross-country and adaptive disciplines. Requirements usually combine a membership, a written or online exam, a teaching assessment and a riding/skiing assessment, with continuing education credits to maintain status. Treat this as general advice about how the system is usually organized, not as a statement of PSIA-RM's current rules.
A practical next step
If you are deciding whether to certify or which level to target, start with the Disciplines section of PSIA-RM to confirm which pathway matches your sport, then check the Event Calendar for exam and clinic dates in your area. Your snowsports school's training director is usually the fastest source for current prerequisites, fees and deadlines, since school membership is part of the region's structure.
Decision criterion
Choose your level based on the students you want to teach and the schools that hire at that level, not on the credential alone. A Level I is often enough to start teaching beginners at a local school; Level II and III open up higher-level lessons and pay tiers but demand more assessment preparation and travel to exam sites across the seven-state region.
Which states and schools fall under the PSIA-RM region?
PSIA-RM covers seven states: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming, and serves more than 60 school members alongside its 7,500+ individual members, with its home base in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The region is part of the Professional Ski Instructors of America / American Association of Snowboard Instructors, and its stated purpose is "inspiring you to inspire others."
What this means in practice
- If you are an instructor or snowboard instructor candidate in any of those seven states, PSIA-RM is likely your regional membership body for certification and events rather than a separate national office.
- If you run a snowsports school in the region, school membership connects your staff to regional events and disciplines.
- If you are outside those states, check which region or division covers you before joining or booking an exam.
Next step
Use the site's Event Calendar to see what's scheduled near you, then confirm membership and discipline details through PSIA-RM. For the national picture, the parent organization is at PSIA-AASI.
How can I renew my PSIA-RM membership or find my current member info?
Renewal and member-info lookups both start from the member area of the PSIA-RM site. The organization describes itself as the Rocky Mountain Region of PSIA-AASI, covering 7,500+ individuals and 60+ school members across Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming, with its home base in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Its navigation lists "Member Info" and "Membership," which are the practical entry points for your account and renewal.
Where to go
- Current member info: Use the "Member Info" section to reach your member record, dues status, and event history. Have your member number or the email on file ready, since that is typically how instructors and school staff are matched to a record.
- Renewal: Go through "Membership," which is where renewal is handled alongside joining. If your school pays or coordinates dues for staff, check with your school director before paying individually to avoid a duplicate transaction.
- Events and credits: The "Event Calendar" consolidates event information in one place, which is useful when you are renewing and want to confirm which clinics or education credits you still need.
A concrete example
An instructor in Colorado whose dues lapse mid-season should first open "Member Info" to confirm the lapse date and any missing education requirements, then renew via "Membership," then check the "Event Calendar" to book a clinic that closes the gap. Doing it in that order prevents paying for an event that does not count toward what you owe.
Decision criteria
- Renewing for yourself: handle it directly through the membership section and keep the confirmation.
- Renewing as school staff: confirm with your director whether the school renews on your behalf.
- Unsure of your status: start with member info rather than renewal, so you don't pay twice.
If the site's self-service pages don't resolve your question, the region names its CEO, Dana Forbes, and Director of Operations, Carissa Cahill, as contacts, and the site's "Get In Touch" path is the appropriate next step for account-specific problems. For national-level certification questions that fall outside regional membership, the parent organization is at PSIA-AASI.
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